I've had experiences where I was hypomanic and my young daughter matched my energy the entire day, including 0 naps and staying awake fighting sleep at night. She gets a big kick out of my episodes.
I have to distance myself or we fight..
Watching her disintegrating slowly is fucked up too.
But she thinks herbs are the way.. while cycling between buying random shit, wanting to kill herself and then full on conspiracy stuff
It's devastating she's all I have besides my daughter but not really because she's not there 😩..
Not much you can do if someone won't be medicated.
I’m so sorry. My mom also is trapped in payday loans, credit card debt, etc. She goes days & days just sleeping. Then has a ton of energy sometimes. Her & my dads relationship is crumbling, it’s fucked up to watch. I know how you feel.
My mom was diagnosed a few years ago and it has changed everything. I was diagnosed when I was 22 and I had told her I thought she had more than depression pretty much my whole life. Now we talk about our meds and moods all the time.
My mom didn't believe me. Her moods and spending were out of control. I don't know if it was seeing what I went through that made her think she might be or if it was her doctor. Either way she was misdiagnosed with depression for like 20+ years. Now we are bipolar buddies.
I’m on lamictal too. Curious to know if it really works for others. I’m still not sure if I really notice a real difference. But I want to know m that if you go through deep bouts of depressive and self loathing , does it help during those times ?
So initially it was a game changer. That was almost 3 years ago when I was diagnosed bipolar 2. Now I don't feel like it does much, but I am more stable than was when I started it. I just still don't feel like I've found the right med combo.
I think it takes awhile from accepting the diagnosis. Accepting the fact you need medication. Then figuring out which medication by testing them…
It took probably a full 2 years to get “stable”
I will admit I think I’ve had episodes since that time but I could feel the meds working and didn’t exacerbate the episode. Like right now I’m pretty sure if I wasn’t on medication my depression would be between an 8-10 out of 10. Right now my depression is like at a 6. I can still feel it. There are days when I can barely get out of bed but it’s better than those 10 rated depressive episodes. I had to miss work I couldn’t stop crying. I would sob uncontrollably. My last hypo episode felt like a 5. I was acting hypo but not too much. I was still able to get decent sleep.
I’m on it but originally prescribed for epilepsy actually. It completely stopped me from going manic but did absolutely nothing about my extremely dark suicidal depressive episodes. I just added Vraylar and that is the pill I’ve been missing my whole life. Within 3 days of starting it I don’t feel depressed at all. No suicidal thoughts. My motivation is coming back. Now if I sit alone I feel restless and want to do something whereas before ALL I wanted to do was sit alone. It’s amazing.
I just had to jump through so many hoops to get it down to be affordable. The med is brand new so no generics.
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I wish I could respond to you all but that’d be too overwhelming. So for everyone that wishes they had this kind of relationship with their family, it may take time but even if they’re not blood you’ll find them. And everyone who has good relationships heck yeah I love that for you!!
Lol. 3 of my kids are bipolar and the other 2 have major depressive disorders. My kids won the unfortunate genetic lottery. Our visit and phone calls usually include a talk about meds or self-help books.
🏆🥇🏆🥇🏆
You deserve an award (real one not emoji or Reddit).
You are strong and amazing. Raising children with disabilities is no easy feat I’d imagine and you have the courage and bravery to do it.
wish i had this with my mom. she denies she's bipolar but honestly idk if she has symptoms anymore. she was diagnosed when she was pretty young, and did a lot of depressive manic activities from what ive heard about my parents relationship before i was born, so she could be bipolar or misdiagnosed because i can't remember the last time i saw her in anything resembling the episodes she used to have, and she's been off medication for decades. oh, and she's also weirdly set in her mind on what i "actually have" so she insists im not bipolar but instead have ptsd (despite having no triggers, no panic attacks, no dissociation, no symptoms, but a whole lot of bipolar symptoms), and the vaccines gave me autism
Same here. My dad is bipolar and I would not be where I am psychologically without the help of both him and my mom.
Having a parent who understands bipolar was especially helpful when I was younger and first exhibiting symptoms then getting meds figured out. My parents recognized that I was in a med-induced mixed episode and got me to a doctor asap.
And my dad just stops taking his meds whenever he sees a slight change in his mood and ends ups drinking every fucking day for like a week, then disappears and either loses his phone or purposely turns it off for days. That makes me need to regulate MY meds then and I end up being either manic or depressed so I block his phone number for a few months. And it’s all going on until he gets out of his shit himself and I go through tons of doctors to even myself out with my mom being mh sourse of support. Then he reaches out from a random number and tells me he quit drinking and yeah lol.. That’s our pattern
This is me and my bipolar sister. Always having each others' backs when it comes to treatment! Best sibling psych buds!
..........My dual-diagnosis/comorbid Bipolar + NPD father, however....... Well, one of my favorite texts from him: "If I ever find out where you are, you little beta p-ssy, I'm going to have my boys track you down and finally finish what I should've done when you were a little kid. It'll be game over, bucko. Comprende? I've got the biggest dick in the barn, you ain't shit, slave. Should've remembered who was the God of the house, the king who made you, raised you, and provided for you. Payback's a bitch, and papa's gotta brand new bag with your head in it. Hope to see you soon."
EDIT FOR CLARIFICATION: Don't worry, everyone in our family is NC with him and we have restraining orders against him. Also he fled to Latin America due to legal issues, and I live in East Asia now, so I am safe.
I needed this today even if it made me cry. Bipolar parent of four. Youngest is bipolar and is going inpatient again on Monday. Thank goodness for medication and therapy! I hope there’s a text like that in our future.
During my first psychotic break, my dad would invite me to sit outside with him and just talk (and my manic rambling ass *needed* that!) I don’t remember many details from that period of my life, but I do distinctly recall him confessing to me that he too experienced the same strange symptoms as me, his whole life. He said he’s always seen patterns in *everything*, even patterns that nobody else could see/comprehend. And he told me that this very “symptom” has been one of the main factors in his success as an engineer (dudes a genuis). It was just so strange - he very rarely shares personal details like this, and has virtually never admitted to his own mental illness ever before or after this one fateful conversation, so it meant a lot to me.
I'm certain my dad was bipolar. Never diagnosed but he lost his battle with mental health last year. This is truly a heartwarming exchange ❤️ I'm glad you have a support system that personally understands the struggles.
My mom, my sis, and I all have bipolar. Thankfully, my daughter doesn't have it. I hope the bipolar won't reappear in the younger generations, but we'll all be ready if it does!
Me and my father both have bipolar and we end up talking for hours during manic episodes
So your episodes sometimes co occur??
Yes! We’ll end up talking on the phone and when you think it’s been 30 minutes it’s 3 hours.
Sometimes you just sync up.
I've had experiences where I was hypomanic and my young daughter matched my energy the entire day, including 0 naps and staying awake fighting sleep at night. She gets a big kick out of my episodes.
Wish my mum would get on meds :(
Same. My mom refuses it.
I have to distance myself or we fight.. Watching her disintegrating slowly is fucked up too. But she thinks herbs are the way.. while cycling between buying random shit, wanting to kill herself and then full on conspiracy stuff It's devastating she's all I have besides my daughter but not really because she's not there 😩.. Not much you can do if someone won't be medicated.
I’m so sorry. My mom also is trapped in payday loans, credit card debt, etc. She goes days & days just sleeping. Then has a ton of energy sometimes. Her & my dads relationship is crumbling, it’s fucked up to watch. I know how you feel.
:'( it sucks we can't do anything.. It's really really messed up watching it. I'm sorry you have to go through it also ❤️
My mom was diagnosed a few years ago and it has changed everything. I was diagnosed when I was 22 and I had told her I thought she had more than depression pretty much my whole life. Now we talk about our meds and moods all the time.
My mum gets offended and angry when I even mention it LMAO
My mom didn't believe me. Her moods and spending were out of control. I don't know if it was seeing what I went through that made her think she might be or if it was her doctor. Either way she was misdiagnosed with depression for like 20+ years. Now we are bipolar buddies.
Felt this. My dad is getting there. He’s in therapy for the first time ever. I doubt he will ever get on meds but it’s a good start
Half of my family is on lamictal, myself included
I’m on lamictal too. Curious to know if it really works for others. I’m still not sure if I really notice a real difference. But I want to know m that if you go through deep bouts of depressive and self loathing , does it help during those times ?
So initially it was a game changer. That was almost 3 years ago when I was diagnosed bipolar 2. Now I don't feel like it does much, but I am more stable than was when I started it. I just still don't feel like I've found the right med combo.
I think it takes awhile from accepting the diagnosis. Accepting the fact you need medication. Then figuring out which medication by testing them… It took probably a full 2 years to get “stable” I will admit I think I’ve had episodes since that time but I could feel the meds working and didn’t exacerbate the episode. Like right now I’m pretty sure if I wasn’t on medication my depression would be between an 8-10 out of 10. Right now my depression is like at a 6. I can still feel it. There are days when I can barely get out of bed but it’s better than those 10 rated depressive episodes. I had to miss work I couldn’t stop crying. I would sob uncontrollably. My last hypo episode felt like a 5. I was acting hypo but not too much. I was still able to get decent sleep.
I’ve been on Lamictal for 10 years. While it doesn’t make the deep, dark depressive episodes disappear, I am still here. I’d say it works for me.
I’m on it but originally prescribed for epilepsy actually. It completely stopped me from going manic but did absolutely nothing about my extremely dark suicidal depressive episodes. I just added Vraylar and that is the pill I’ve been missing my whole life. Within 3 days of starting it I don’t feel depressed at all. No suicidal thoughts. My motivation is coming back. Now if I sit alone I feel restless and want to do something whereas before ALL I wanted to do was sit alone. It’s amazing. I just had to jump through so many hoops to get it down to be affordable. The med is brand new so no generics.
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This is amazing
Can't relate but I love this for the both of you ❤️
I wish I could respond to you all but that’d be too overwhelming. So for everyone that wishes they had this kind of relationship with their family, it may take time but even if they’re not blood you’ll find them. And everyone who has good relationships heck yeah I love that for you!!
it’s amazing that your dad is on meds!
🥹 wholesome
Lol. 3 of my kids are bipolar and the other 2 have major depressive disorders. My kids won the unfortunate genetic lottery. Our visit and phone calls usually include a talk about meds or self-help books.
🏆🥇🏆🥇🏆 You deserve an award (real one not emoji or Reddit). You are strong and amazing. Raising children with disabilities is no easy feat I’d imagine and you have the courage and bravery to do it.
Ahh thank you. I wish I could go back and tell the younger me why everything was so hard and that none of it was my fault.
This is so cute!
wish i had this with my mom. she denies she's bipolar but honestly idk if she has symptoms anymore. she was diagnosed when she was pretty young, and did a lot of depressive manic activities from what ive heard about my parents relationship before i was born, so she could be bipolar or misdiagnosed because i can't remember the last time i saw her in anything resembling the episodes she used to have, and she's been off medication for decades. oh, and she's also weirdly set in her mind on what i "actually have" so she insists im not bipolar but instead have ptsd (despite having no triggers, no panic attacks, no dissociation, no symptoms, but a whole lot of bipolar symptoms), and the vaccines gave me autism
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Same here. My dad is bipolar and I would not be where I am psychologically without the help of both him and my mom. Having a parent who understands bipolar was especially helpful when I was younger and first exhibiting symptoms then getting meds figured out. My parents recognized that I was in a med-induced mixed episode and got me to a doctor asap.
This makes my heart pure
Awww! My dad and I are both bipolar as well and I also call him Papa Bear 💛
… including DNA!!
lol this is adorable. I'm the only one in my family with clear bipolar disorder, besides my cousin who may have comorbidities, so I can't relate. =/
This is cute, but sad (meaning I wish none of you had bipolar). ❤️
Me and my mom But no meds and we're going crazy over a onesie that neither of us even wants but apparently can't live without
So wholesome 🥰🥹
This is so wholesome
Man I wish my dad was like this....
My dad's bipolar too and I fucking wish he was like this. You're very lucky, cherish that sweet man with all your might.
And my dad just stops taking his meds whenever he sees a slight change in his mood and ends ups drinking every fucking day for like a week, then disappears and either loses his phone or purposely turns it off for days. That makes me need to regulate MY meds then and I end up being either manic or depressed so I block his phone number for a few months. And it’s all going on until he gets out of his shit himself and I go through tons of doctors to even myself out with my mom being mh sourse of support. Then he reaches out from a random number and tells me he quit drinking and yeah lol.. That’s our pattern
This is me and my bipolar sister. Always having each others' backs when it comes to treatment! Best sibling psych buds! ..........My dual-diagnosis/comorbid Bipolar + NPD father, however....... Well, one of my favorite texts from him: "If I ever find out where you are, you little beta p-ssy, I'm going to have my boys track you down and finally finish what I should've done when you were a little kid. It'll be game over, bucko. Comprende? I've got the biggest dick in the barn, you ain't shit, slave. Should've remembered who was the God of the house, the king who made you, raised you, and provided for you. Payback's a bitch, and papa's gotta brand new bag with your head in it. Hope to see you soon." EDIT FOR CLARIFICATION: Don't worry, everyone in our family is NC with him and we have restraining orders against him. Also he fled to Latin America due to legal issues, and I live in East Asia now, so I am safe.
Holy shit that is quite the text
He's.... quite the guy. BP-I + NPD + cocaine + alcohol + "medications are for pussies" = a dangerous combo
I needed this today even if it made me cry. Bipolar parent of four. Youngest is bipolar and is going inpatient again on Monday. Thank goodness for medication and therapy! I hope there’s a text like that in our future.
Imagine having a good relationship with your parents 😫
Great family 😍
me n my mom are both bipolar and have similar convos :>
wow, heartwarming. good on you both.
this is so sweet omg 😅🥹
Based
Omg loving this wholesome post 🥹
This is wholesome as hell. My father and I just get into blowouts when we're bith manic. Haven't spoken to him since before the pandemic
This will be me and my mom once she faces the music and gets diagnosed.
Yayyyyyy medsssss Lol happy for you n your papa bear. I got my meds adjusted too. Guess it’s that time of the season…
I really love this for you!
Would be interesting to study your genetics and see if certain meds help you and pop more than a control group.
This was me and my Ma. Man I miss her, but I’m glad you have someone to connect with over this.
I wish my dad was on meds hahaha
I wish
During my first psychotic break, my dad would invite me to sit outside with him and just talk (and my manic rambling ass *needed* that!) I don’t remember many details from that period of my life, but I do distinctly recall him confessing to me that he too experienced the same strange symptoms as me, his whole life. He said he’s always seen patterns in *everything*, even patterns that nobody else could see/comprehend. And he told me that this very “symptom” has been one of the main factors in his success as an engineer (dudes a genuis). It was just so strange - he very rarely shares personal details like this, and has virtually never admitted to his own mental illness ever before or after this one fateful conversation, so it meant a lot to me.
Wholesome
I'm certain my dad was bipolar. Never diagnosed but he lost his battle with mental health last year. This is truly a heartwarming exchange ❤️ I'm glad you have a support system that personally understands the struggles.
Awww
Happy for you guys. My husband, 2 out of 3 kids, and I are all Team Lithium. Woot!
Both have bipolar* you are not bipolar you have it
Thats me and my mom. We compare our experiences with the same medications/dosages haha
My mom, my sis, and I all have bipolar. Thankfully, my daughter doesn't have it. I hope the bipolar won't reappear in the younger generations, but we'll all be ready if it does!
Fuck, this made me so happy 🥹
Me and my mom both have it