[lilypup]

I am struggling with a specific situation: my daughter. But her troubles have affected me so greatly I feel like going in the hospital. However, I am not suicidal and I feel guilty leaving my husband home to cope alone. He is a good guy. I also have therapists and a psychiatrist helping me. But I am just sunk.

My daughter has bipolar and is a teacher. She is having trouble with a bully of a principal. This woman criticizes my daughter and my daughter just melts down. It's partially my daughter's problem and part this rude woman. My daughter was hospitalized last month for SI. When she got out, her doctors all agreed she needed to go back to work as soon as possible. She was lucky enough to get a new position for next year away from this principal. There are only a few school days left. My daughter is also enrolling in a DBT skills class to help learn to deal with unpleasant people. She is on meds.

We are getting desperate texts from her every day. She cries in the morning before school. This is sending my own bipolar in a tailspin. The hospital is looking good. Please help me with advice if you can. I need encouragement to move forward in some way. Thank you...this means a lot to have support.

[Unrigged64072835]

Remind her that she only has to deal with this for a few more days. It's not much in the grand scheme of things. It seems like forever, but it's not.

My adult daughter comes to me with her problems. I can give her some advice but not everything. She also has a group of friends that she can talk to.

[wildflowerchild25]

The school year is almost over. I unfortunately couldn’t make it through the school year and had to resign early but if she only has a few days left she can definitely make it. Just remind her that it’s only for a few more days. I used to wake up so anxious before work that my jaw would hurt from clenching so hard. At least she has another position for next year.

As for it affecting you, I’m not sure a hospital would help unless you want a med.change. They don’t do much beyond that besides give you a break from reality, but your problem will still be there when you get out. Maybe an IOP program would help you?

[Wild Coyote]

Hi Lilypup!

I am sorry you are having a rough time.
I am also sorry your daughter is having a rough time.

I haven't advice to add to the above posts.
I think trying to keep your own balance can be tough when caring about your daughter's situation. I also wonder if you might benefit more from IOP?

Wanted to at least offer you a hug!

WC

[~Christina]

Do you have a IP that will have a bed for some that not actively thinking SI or to harm others?

The only people that I have ever seen come IP being scheduled to detox off a med or street drug.

My IP is over 100 miles away. There is no iop available for me due to distance or I would really use that if I could sometimes.

Have you every done IOP? Or php ?

I hope things get better for you and your Daughter