[metalmommy]

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 3 years ago although I feel it went diagnosed fo a long time. After months and years of finding the right meds I think I am doing well. I have 3 children and my husband just started a new job which has longer hours. I know that it is great that he is back to work but is starting once again with the anxiety and overwhelming. I am starting to feel alone even though i shouldnt. I tried to talk to my mom to tell her how I have been feeling and she said to me There is nothing wrong with you. You are on the right medicene so you shouldnt be feeling this way. Well that just made things words. Well it feels better to vent. Any suggestions?

[musikcrazy]

Originally Posted by metalmommy

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 3 years ago although I feel it went diagnosed fo a long time. After months and years of finding the right meds I think I am doing well. I have 3 children and my husband just started a new job which has longer hours. I know that it is great that he is back to work but is starting once again with the anxiety and overwhelming. I am starting to feel alone even though i shouldnt. I tried to talk to my mom to tell her how I have been feeling and she said to me There is nothing wrong with you. You are on the right medicene so you shouldnt be feeling this way. Well that just made things words. Well it feels better to vent. Any suggestions?

Have you talked to your doc? You may have anxiety due to another change in your life (your hubbie going back to work). It can be scary with BP and change. I would encourage you to tak to a therapist ( if you haven't already) and write down your feelings. Yes, this is hard to do with 3 kids, but you MUST make time for yourself. Try getting a sitter a few times a week so you can rest or relax. I have great luck with teenagers at my church.
In my experience, talking with my Mom is not always helpful. I love my Mom, but sometimes they tend to be in denial about how hard this is. Try a trusted friend that you can really confide in. And the boards help so much!!! Please, let me know how you are.

[tracy33]

A therapist is a good suggestion from the above poster. I've been going to one for 3 years now and it really helps. I've also reached a stable point with my bipolar and found the right meds, but my therapist is there every other week to help keep me grounded.
I also find that talking to my Mom only makes matters worse. She doesn't have a clue about Bipolar, however, she thinks she's a psychologist, when she's just an alcoholic who likes to diagnose everyone and find solutions to their problems.
My therapist told me to lock myself in my bedroom for an hour to read a book or in the bathroom to soak in the tub, to get away from my stepdaughter for a while. Tell the kids this is your time and you are not to be bothered and just relax. You do need time for yourself.

[conigogo]

One person mentioned writing things down, and I agree with that. When I was discharged from the hospital in August, my therapist recommended that I journal. I just wasn't interested, however, and I really resisted the idea. She finally gave me a journal from her office and encouraged me to try it as a way to vent feelings and also as a form of distraction. I started with short, little entries, and now I hardly ever miss a day. Another useful reason to journal is that it documents your day-to-day feelings and moods. It is interesting to go back sometimes and read what I have written. In my journal I have read signs of progress, and also seen how quickly things can change up and down. It gives me a solid reference for when I talk to my therapist, too.