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Originally Posted by dijmart
So, I came home from hospital 2 weeks ago (I had a manic episode), but now I can't handle any stress...
If my 18 year old is screaming at his video game in his room it's like someone is taking their nails to a chalk board or if something unexpected happens I just can't handle it.
My husband was talking about building a garage (but we don't have the money) and I felt panic stricken! Or if something doesn't turn out right...I made cornbread last night and the middle wasn't done and I was so upset!
My job is very stressful... I'm not working right now, but I wonder how will I ever be able to go back if I can't take ANY stress at the moment? This was my first true manic episode, before this it was hypomania or depression. I wonder if that's why I'm so touchy or what?
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Hi firstly your not alone I can't handle stress of any kind and any noise can make me irritable,especially the kids squabbling or their music. A little about me;
I have seizures also when I get stressed but It doesnt matter how much people are aware of this I still get stressed,and unfortunately for us this is everyday stuff that once never annoyed us or made us irritable or upset.
I've recently had some sort of breakdown but was not hospitalised,only because of the children going away on holiday with their gran.
I'm personally awaiting for some kind of therapy to teach me coping techniques. I also get worried about things,infact everything possible to the point of been so irrational my family don't understand it,and I'm so terrified anything will go wrong things have to be done correctly,but I think that's my OCD coming back.
To think I used to be so carefree and encourage noise from the children omg!
There are so many of us like this,its not our fault,i would mention it to your doctor
To see if they can suggest anything,and perhaps ask if the mania or hypo mania may have caused this.
Sorry I can't be of more help I just wanted to know your not alone
Take care
JK