[Hashi/bipolar mom]

I just got back from vacation and all I worried about the whole time was staying hydrated. My feet and legs swelled so bad, it was insane. I've never had that happen in my life. Right now my fingers are swollen too. My husband stayed here while my son and I went out of town. Literally, took only 1/2 a day for our first fight over my bipolar. I'm miserable mentally and now physically. I want to punch something. I haven't felt that way in a long time either. My husband acts like he's doing me a favor staying with me and putting up with my bipolar diagnosis and my legal issues. I'm very appreciative but that's just one more thing added to my shoulders. I HATE ALL OF THIS. I've gone for being suicidal to just plain pissed off!

[lovejoy91]

I hope you feel better asap!

[~Christina]

You need to call your Pdoc tomorrow am and report the swelling..

Im sorry your having such a rough time

[raspberrytorte]

I'm pissed off too right now. We can be pissed together! Except for me seroquel can go **** itself!

Oh, and my husband and I had a minor spat yesterday about my mental health too. But he apologized afterwards. He's just stressed out. He said I'm always moaning and complaining about my lot in life... And I do not! How can my mental health and my life (which is totally fine by the way) not be intertwined?!

[Capriciousness]

Hashi/Bipolar mom!!! That sucks!!!

Ugh Lithium crap AND husband crap. Not cool. No fair. Those husbands can be so triggering can't they.

I'm sorry you're going through this. I hope they can help you with the lithium stuff. and i hope you and your man reconnect with this stuff. Not easy.

[raspberrytorte]

I think WE'RE triggering to them! I think it's stressful being in a relationship with an MI person because you worry about them, want them to get better, etc., and sometimes men aren't very good at expressing their emotions, or they don't want to tell us we're stressing them out out because they're worried that will trigger US, etc., and then when they do let out their emotions it can be in an explosive way because they've been holding back, and, well, that's just my experience.

[simon007]

Who by worrying can add 1 single hour to their life? Don't worry about things because life is too short to worry. xx

[jacky8807]

YEAH!!! **** lithium
woooo!
AND **** seroquel
and **** abilify
and **** lamictal
and you know whattttt??? **** you too klonopin!
oh wait
no
i take the last one back
really
but seriously ahhh meds are annoying i feel you on that
hope you feel better soon

[Crazy Hitch]

*bangs on keyboard reading that aldfjdlfjsdal;kfjldjfdslkfjdslkfjds;fl

In all honesty, I hated being on lithium, did nothing to stabilise my mood ...

Here's hoping your mood stabilises

[Sesiley]

I just started lithium last week. So far so good I think?

Risperdal was my miracle drug but I was drowsy and gained 50 pounds in a month!

Go to your doctor and get off of that medication. Doesn't seem to be for you. Everyone is different

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[~Christina]

How are you feeling today ?

[Hashi/bipolar mom]

Originally Posted by ~Christina

You need to call your Pdoc tomorrow am and report the swelling..

Im sorry your having such a rough time

I took your advice and my pdoc made me go get blood work yesterday. I should get results today or tomorrow.

[Hashi/bipolar mom]

Originally Posted by raspberrytorte

I'm pissed off too right now. We can be pissed together! Except for me seroquel can go **** itself!

Oh, and my husband and I had a minor spat yesterday about my mental health too. But he apologized afterwards. He's just stressed out. He said I'm always moaning and complaining about my lot in life... And I do not! How can my mental health and my life (which is totally fine by the way) not be intertwined?!

Girl I'm with you! How are you today?

[Hashi/bipolar mom]

Originally Posted by Capriciousness

Hashi/Bipolar mom!!! That sucks!!!

Ugh Lithium crap AND husband crap. Not cool. No fair. Those husbands can be so triggering can't they.

I'm sorry you're going through this. I hope they can help you with the lithium stuff. and i hope you and your man reconnect with this stuff. Not easy.

Thanks so much! Got blood work done yesterday to see if my kidneys aren't functioning or what. I had it out with my husband and he's been great since. He's been listening and supporting without trying to fix and being an ***. Hopefully it will stay that way!

[Hashi/bipolar mom]

Originally Posted by raspberrytorte

I think WE'RE triggering to them! I think it's stressful being in a relationship with an MI person because you worry about them, want them to get better, etc., and sometimes men aren't very good at expressing their emotions, or they don't want to tell us we're stressing them out out because they're worried that will trigger US, etc., and then when they do let out their emotions it can be in an explosive way because they've been holding back, and, well, that's just my experience.

His was trying to fix it and getting frustrated when I got hurt by what he was saying. I finally told him that I don't need him to fix it (he can't), but just be kind and supportive. Just be loving and kind to me. That's all I want. It's been good since I told him that.

[Hashi/bipolar mom]

Originally Posted by ~Christina

How are you feeling today ?

I had blood work yesterday and waiting on results. My swelling is down some, but still dealing with it. I feel physically yucky. I feel huge and ugly. I know that shouldn't be my priority right now but it does add onto the mental things. My husband and I are much better. We talked it out. Thanks so much for asking!