Dealing with a lot of non-bipolar problems...sick of bipolar making it worse

I'm so tired of not being able to cope with the ups and downs of life. I am frustrated with being so thin skinned about everything. It's like life itself is enough to cope with and then regular type crises pile on and I feel like I am going to flip out. I just sat down and cried this morning. I am dealing with some crap.

I didn't sleep well because of barking dogs. If I don't get my sleep, my day is hell.

My daughter's first day back at work is today. I am worried about her as she has bipolar and is on an ADA accommodation. She had to take a leave last year. We can support her financially if something goes wrong, but she needs health insurance. They gave her a much less stressful job at a new school, hopefully she can handle it.

My son's DUI is hanging over our heads. I have faith in our attorneys, but I am still scared about the unknown. I don't mind him even going to jail for a few days or so, I think it might scare him. But I am ashamed and embarrassed to have a child involved with the police. We are driving our son everywhere and keeping him totally off the streets. He's only seeing his friends and girlfriend if they come over. I'm doing the best I know how here.

My husband fell two months ago and broke four ribs. When doing a scan on him, they found an enlarged aorta and a spot on his lung. He's never smoked so they are just going to watch the lung spot to see if it grows. He's had a ton of heart tests and finds out some results on Thursday.

This is all just a lot, but my husband is positive. He's just easy going and good natured. I feel like the world has caved in. I know it is the damned bipolar making me weaker. I just hate it. Why can't I be strong?

I'm sorry you're having such a tough time. You are strong. You are dealing with things that would stress and upset people who aren't battling MI. You're both strong and brave. I understand how you feel though. I feel the same way but then I have to remind myself of what the next best small step is. It will smooth out and get better. I hope you come out the other side quickly and smoothly and feel better. Sending big hugs.

You're dealing with a lot right now. don't be so hard on yourself. You're doing the best you can. I don't know anyone who would e calm and collective in your situation.

You have a lot on your plate. I'm sorry to hear about your husband's conditions. I can totally see how you feel like everything is too much. All of that IS too much for you to handle. Make sure you speak with your therapist about all of your concerns. Stay on your daily regimen. You are doing great by even being able to handle what you have so far, so don't think you're thin skinned. You're a lot tougher than you give yourself credit for.
Hugs.

It's a struggle sometimes. I have a husband with MS and depression, and a daughter with depression and anxiety. Sometimes it seems we're going from crisis to crisis, with extra crisis thrown in just because. But there are times when things have calmed down and everyone breathes a bit easier. That's what I keep going for, even if it's second by second.

In the mist of your storm your husband is so positive. I think that is great. I'm glad you have someone with that type of spirit by your side.

That's a lot to deal with. Period. MI or no MI, that's a heck of lot to have on your plate. With that being said, I don't think you're being thin skinned. And your husband sounds amazing to be so positive despite all that is happening. The fact that your are reaching out here shows that your are pretty strong, imo. Be gentle to yourself, you're doing a lot of good for your family despite the circumstances you're currently dealing with.

I understand how you feel. I've had and still haves challenges not related to BP. Times like these can leave you so stressed and fatigued that it becomes even more challenging to regulate emotions. Please don't be hard on yourself. Instead do something kind for yourself each day. I know it sounds easier then it is.

Thank you for all of the support.

On top of all this, we found out my son's girlfriend broke up with him yesterday. It was pretty bad timing. He was so depressed, I stayed up till 3 am with him cause I was worried. Today I've had little sleep and am overwhelmed.

Fortunately he sees his therapist in about an hour.