[Bipolar mom]

I am in need of some advise about possibly moving away from my family. My husband and I have been together a couple of years and we have a 2 year old son. My husband never quite understood my issues but does his best. I work In a highly stressful environment and often work long hours. Which does now help with my mood swings. We have been living with my parents since I got pregnant for 2 reasons. One we can't afford to live on our own in NY and two I am terrified to leave my parents. I have a history of mental illness including a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, general anxiety disorder (ESP separation anxiety) recovering self injury and ED. I have been out of therapy and off meds for 6 years but I still struggle. Some days more than others.

Anyway. My mother-in-law lives about 3 hours away and thinks it would be a great idea for us to move by her. We would have no problem buying a house up there and we could have a great quality of life. We are toying with the idea but I am so scared to move away from my support system.

Has anyone moved away from theirs? How did you cope? Should I tell my mother in law about what I'm struggling with?

[abience]

Originally Posted by Bipolar mom

Has anyone moved away from theirs? How did you cope? Should I tell my mother in law about what I'm struggling with?

I currently live across country from any of my family. It's a struggle not having even basic support, say I run out of gas. I have no one here to even help with that. I do have an excellent professional support with my T and my Pdoc, so I do have them. But someday I will move south with the rest of my family and see how they will be able to tolerate a bipolar among the mist.

Yes, do have a talk with her regarding your concerns. Best of luck to you.

[hamster-bamster]

I envy you - I live far away from my toxic relatives and have no relationship with them whatsoever.

[~Christina]

I agree leaving your support would be really hard.

I have one friend and she gets freaks out if I tell her about my hallucinations and "stuff" she worries til shes a mess so I really don't tell her, but I know if I really need her she would listen.

My Husband *sigh* tries to understand what and how Bipolar effects me.

My Therapist, honestly is my life raft. I can be totally honest with him and being in his office is the only time I can really relax.

I'm so grateful for PC. Knowing I am able to come here and find support is amazing !! I have met some of the greatest caring people here.

I guess you need to write a list of pro's and cons. Maybe being able to buy a home and have the better quality of life. Telling your MIL ,some people are "open" to mental illness and some people will never get it.

Good luck with whatever you decide