[whtwrd]

Hi, I was dignosed with BP type 1 in Feb of 2010 after a huge psychotic mainc episode. I then moved across the country and didn't continue treament and had another major episode in Feb of 2012. Lately, I have been on medication and taking care of myself and have been very stable.

Unfortunately, last month I went out to network for a new job and woke up somewhere else (don't rememeber leaving, but wasn't careful about what I was drinking.) I am now pregnant! I have seen my psychatrist and I am not in a manic state...

I am not sure my best course of action and was hoping the BP community could give some help. Ideally without the mental health component, adoption seems like a beautiful option, but I am not sure I could stay stable for the pregnancy and be safe in the pospartdum period, especially if I have to give my child away (I have had two severe suicidal periods as well.) Termination seems like an ok option, but I am concerned I might not be able to handle that psycologically either. Any input?

Also, the father is esentially a one time partner and does not want to be involved. My family is a major stressor (I'm 31) so I limit my interaction with them. I realize either decision can have major mental health consequences, but was hoping that someone with personal experince with either could weigh in as I decide which set of problems I am going to deal with.

Thanks!

[EmilysZoo]

I am not BP so don't feel like I can comment about how this will impact you. I would only suggest that perhaps you post in another category so the chance of someone with BP will read it and be able to offer some advice.

[medicalfox]

That's a really hard question to answer since it involves a lot of factors. I suggest talking to a OB/GYN physician and talking to your psychiatrist. If possible, maybe they could communicate with each other with your consent and help you decide which option seems best for you. Do what seems right to you and best of luck

[kala83]

Being BP myself but also currently really thinking and considering getting pregnant more. I understand that this time in your life will be both a good and possibly bad time for you.

I take it like a lot of both BPs you are probably fairly emotionally sensitive ? Wither it be friends or family that cause you stress fairly often, you need to either limit contact with them. Seriously sit them down and have a long chat with them.

About what is going on and how for your sake for the child's sake you need them to set up boundaries with you. Maybe doing this while in a therapy session if you have a therapist or setting it up would be good as well. You want to make sure that right now you pay not only a lot of attention to your baby but to yourself as well. Since both go hand and hand with each other.

[hamster-bamster]

Why would you want to carry to term if you conceived drunk and on medications that are most likely teratogenic? Terminate asap and go on a pill the day of abortion because it makes healing go much faster, but in the long term, use only long term contraception. Best of luck.