This is one of my most important posts yet! Please look! I need support!

iluvdukie1 · Oct 29, 2012, 10:44 PM

I think I am ready to do it! I have been monitoring my moods for almost a month now, but have never told my parents. It has been causing me a lot of stress lately, and I don't want to wait anymore. I have pretty much figured out what I am going to text my mom. I REALLY WANT TO TELL THEM. I AM READY!

hamster-bamster · Oct 29, 2012, 10:45 PM

Do you want us to proofread your draft?

iluvdukie1 · Oct 29, 2012, 10:51 PM

Yep, totally! I will just finish it real quick, them I will post it.

hamster-bamster · Oct 29, 2012, 10:52 PM

I will be online for a whole hour.

~Christina · Oct 29, 2012, 10:56 PM

Good Luck ! I'm glad you are letting them know.

Just a girl.. · Oct 29, 2012, 11:01 PM

((hugs!)) congratulations! & thank you for being here for me

iluvdukie1 · Oct 29, 2012, 11:01 PM

Thank you so much! And this is it: Hey Mama, lately I have been noticing my moods have been a little weird lately. They seem to go up and down drastically, a lot. I have been talking to people online, and they say it is an issue, not a teen thing. It's been bothering me so I figured I should let you know rather than hiding things like I always do.
P.S. I call my mom mama, and also this is all that will fit into the text box, so it is kind of small. But I don't mind, we can talk about the rest of it in person.

hamster-bamster · Oct 29, 2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by iluvdukie1

Thank you so much! And this is it: Hey Mama, lately I have been noticing my moods have been a little weird lately. They seem to go up and down drastically, a lot. I have been talking to people online, and they say it is an issue, not a teen thing. It's been bothering me so I figured I should let you know rather than hiding things like I always do.
P.S. I call my mom mama, and also this is all that will fit into the text box, so it is kind of small. But I don't mind, we can talk about the rest of it in person.

1) the word "lately" is used twice
2) not "like" I do, but "as" I do, though this is a very common mistake
3) rather than "hide" - not rather than "hiding"

Otherwise, perfect! It should really get her attention.

iluvdukie1 · Oct 29, 2012, 11:08 PM

Thanks you so much for the corrections, and also for the support, I really appreciate it. I am going to fix those things and then send it!

BlueInanna · Oct 30, 2012, 12:52 AM

Hope all goes well!

Warrioress · Oct 30, 2012, 02:59 AM

Good luck telling your mum. I hope you get all the support you need

Oct 30, 2012, 07:33 AM

So did you really do it?

faerie_moon_x · Oct 30, 2012, 10:06 AM

Update us when you get a chance. I hope all went well.

MommaR · Oct 30, 2012, 10:13 AM

You're being very brave. I do want to warn you that a lot of p docs frown on diagnosing BP in ppl under 18. They really didnt want to add that to my own daughter's diagnosis after the fire and all but when they saw that this was fourth generation BP female they gave in and said ya, we think you're right. So dont feel discouraged if they give a more "teenager" appropriate dx, they will still treat you with probably the exact same med and the same counseling techniques as if they had written Bipolar I (or II) on your chart. (I am assuming from what you have said b4 that you are under 18, please forgive me if I'm wrong). If this is what happens you can always ask for a re-eval after you turn 18 if you feel you are BP and you are concerned with having the correct label attached to the disorder you are experiencing

MommaR · Oct 30, 2012, 10:23 AM

Please read my post to "Just a Girl" as well, a lot of what I said to her goes out to both of you

iluvdukie1 · Oct 30, 2012, 04:12 PM

I will make sure I look at that. And thank you all for the support! I will make sure I keep you all updated. Unfortunately I ended up falling asleep before I had a chance to, so I am going to make myself tonight. I really just want to get it over with.