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Originally Posted by BethRags
All I can suggest is working on yourself, meaning proper meds and therapy, to help ensure that your mania never goes that haywire again.
I had the worst (by far) manic episode I've ever had in Nov. 2018. My daughter and I had always been very close, but I said some awful things to her when I was in that mania. Nope, in no way did I mean the things I said...they were not my "true self", what I said was nuts. Plain and simple. But she was devastated.
She has refused to communicate with me for 2 years due to that episode. My heart is shattered. So I am working my arse off to avoid another destructive episode like that one was. I'm excruciatingly aware that sometimes we don't get a second chance.
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Oh Beth I am so sorry!! I know she will come around. I went through the same thing with my mom. I stopped talking to her for over a year. It took me a long time to accept my mom and love her despite the illness so I know it’s hard for people. I went through it on the other side. It takes patience and understanding.... so I guess I realize too how hard this is for my husband to accept. I just figured we have been together for 10 years, that he would never give up on me. But if children can turn their backs then it’s probably easier for spouses..... 😢
I’ve been staying on meds since July. I don’t plan on getting off of them anytime soon. I may need to get another therapist, but so far just been talking to my doctor and nurse practitioner.... I stopped talking to my counselor because I felt like I did all the suggestions and told them how I felt and went through everything so what was the point on repeating the same stuff.