I knew my mom had two sides to her. I loved him to death, but when his symptoms hit, it was like a totally different person. She gets mad over minor stuff. Plain and simple. and i just responded: well others do and it's not funny. When people have bipolar disorder, they think, feel and act differently from how they do when they’re well. And I was really angry. I'm 15 and I think my mom is bipolar. One pregnant mom on Reddit is speaking up after being shamed for deciding to formula-feed her baby, even though she’s doing so for her own mental health. I believe my mom has stopped taking her … My mother will get over excited or scream at me for no reason. But even though we don't talk about it much, she (my mom) always tells me when shes going to see a psychiatrist or going to meetings (AA or bipolar support) and recently she told me that she had found this group and that they would meet up once a week. Like my mom,off her meds,will she scream how dumb I am, She'll curse at me more. i know it may seem mean and i should not be ashamed of her but … She had previously tried therapy. If any of you have a similar set of symptoms and children or are children of parents with bipolar, please PM me. and yeah. But there were times when she passed through that zero line, too—the neutral of the in-between. She'll do things that will kill your ego. This is my story. She started yelling at me even though we agreed that my psychiatrist and therapist weren’t good, and I only had a month of meds left. We are a community here not just a help page. None of my friends have ever been to my house because i am too embarrassed of my mom's behavior. Okay my Grandpa died 7 years ago. My high school sweetheart and I have been married for four years and are leading an adventurous life with our fantastic almost two-year-old twin boys! Bipolar Me. Shes had the diagnosis since I was born but shit didn't get bad until about 5-6 years later. She is a shy person, very generous, kind and loving, but very dependent on me. my mom has aout 5 different diseases including bipolar and diabetes. A safe haven for bipolar related issues. She has bipolar disorder with psychotic tendencies, OCD, anxiety, and depression. Now she has gained weight. Shed just tell me that she had to leave and that she'll be back soon, sometimes she was gone for only 4 days and others up to a month. Mania and depression are so different for each person it's hard to tell what the experience will be like. When my mom was younger, my grandfather used to beat my grandmother. I'm 19/F and my mom has been diagnosed bipolar my whole life. My mother has gone out of control. Just try not to get down about it. I'm a little nervous about this post, but I would like some perspective from bipolar parents. My mother is bipolar, and it's not just mood swings. She’s lucky to have a son/daughter as supportive as you. My mom is 77 years old. No one wants to live like this, but it's inevitable for … I raised my brothers at the age of 12. She used to be so skinny. It's hard to keep that in mind when being treated horribly, or when faced with bizarre and sometimes unfair situations, but it is a reality. Textbooks, highlighters, and my laptop were strewn across the bed, along with my crumpled body. I have BP but I take meds and am a great mom. Living with her is like living in hell. Mixed episode for the past week too, i’m at the edge. I really don't know if this is the correct subreddit to post in, but I'm at a loss. My patient recalled, “If I walked in five minutes late from school she might throw a glass at my head for worrying her. It's a crazy life to lead. I also have bipolar II disorder. Both my grandparents have alzheimers so my mom makes her possible to take care of them. 25 Things Only Someone with Bipolar … My mom is bipolar and I don't know what to do. She was/is a shitty mom. I haven't told anyone yet, and once this guy in my class made a joke when my friend got angry at him and the he said: what are you bipolar or something? I love her and want the best for her. My mom has never been formally diagnosed with bipolar disorder. My mom's friend had her own rages, but more often than not it was a whole lot of nymphomania and 'spirituality' of the extreme kinds and in all religions. Every day either her sugar is off so it makes her appear drunk or very very hyper. Sometimes really, really hard. She is on about 10 different meds. There is almost always two different phases with bipolar disorder — lows called depression and highs called mania. Is she on meds? Shortly after that my mom became bipolar. Email. Bipolar is a wife. A safe haven for bipolar related issues. Subscribe. 1.5M ratings 277k ratings See, that’s what the app is perfect for. About 4 years ago I told my wife that she had 2 options inpatient treatment or divorce and I would be fighting for full custody with no visitation. Bipolar Me. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. She has kidnapped our kids, threatened suicide in front of everyone, coused major financial problems and emotionally abused our girls and me. That doesn't necessarily mean anything. Unfortunately neither made very good parents, however in very different ways. PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR OPINION! Some people may get sad with bipolar, but I think her sadness turned into meanness because she didn’t understand her own illness. My girlfriend has been bipolar since her mid-teens, which is now under control through medication. My grandmother always liked problems and altercations. And my friend saw my anger and sadness and asked if i was ok and i just said yeah. What should I do? Try not to take it to heart. I am a born and raised New Hampshirite, spending most of my life in the southern part of the Granite State. Multiple GPs have seen her since and have all suggested she go on medication. Adjusting to life as a first-time mom to multiples has been quite the challenge. I sobbed into my pillow, in hopes that it would all go away. You just can't let it defeat you. Be a part of something that cares about who you are. My mom has BP1 and has always refused meds. Like i always knew there was something wrong, shes an recovering alcoholic and used to go to treatments allot when i was younger. Raised by a single mother with bipolar disorder, *Beth grew up walking on eggshells, perennially terrified of inadvertently setting off a parental explosion. But ofcourse my sister told her that she had told me and my brother, so my mom came up to me one day and explained it, I just hugged her, I love her so much, and she is so strong and my dad is so helpful always caring for her, but still there's a part of me that is ashamed about it. Reddit Flipboard ... And that's when they made me face my diagnosis that I was bipolar. shes allot older then me, 27, and me and her and my brother, 23 were hanging out at my sister place because my brother was leaving to another state to study. Be a part of something that cares about who you are. Sounds perfect Wahhhh, I don’t wanna. I often worry about how my bipolar is going to affect my kids in the long run. Some people wrongfully label people with bipolar … No one ever listened to me when I was younger so eventually I stopped going around them in fear of my mom yelling at me. She has refused help time and time again. It's good that she has been getting help though & that your dad is supportive. Sometimes I feel like it makes me not the best parent. Laughing along with our list of the condition's lighter side is easier. And i just started tearing up, and i wanted to punch him in the face, it's not something to joke about! And then she told us, and it seemed as my brother didn't really know either. She yells and curses at family member and even strangers! I'm sorry about your mom. If not, that’s ok too. I just wish i could be more open about it. We are a community here not just a help page. When I was younger, I wondered why she hated us some days and loved us so much other times. Deep… She can really be the best mum I could possibly ask for when she is healthy and not being too badly affected by the bipolar. I'm a little nervous about this post, but I would like some perspective from bipolar parents. kvowels. If you feel like educating them so they stop saying that, that’s up to you. I'm bipolar type 2, my dad is bipolar 1, and my mom's best friend, who's like a second mom to me is also bipolar type 1. She goes on AOL and uses their chat rooms and talks to her bipolar friends. MAGIC!" And then when my sister told us that our mom had a bipolar disorder I got it, understood, but i didn't wanna tell anyone or even tell my mom that i knew. Also I'm using a throwaway because I don't want my redditor friends to know this personal information. I can tell immediately if she has skipped a day of any of them, but they have been tweaking her cocktail for my entire life and she still can become very depressed or manic in certain situations. Managing bipolar on a daily basis can be daunting. She had lows and highs, depression and mania. I have stitched together somewhat of a backstory to how she got this way though. I have had general power of attorney for her for the last 16 years, and also have full health care directive. I do not tell people I’m bipolar because people can have warped views on what it is. I know for a fact that she is bipolar. She went to several therapists, but they never lasted long. My mum is bipolar as well (i wrote a post you can look if you want). or, her bipolar kicks in and she can be extremely difficult to live with. They are just uneducated on the subject. Press J to jump to the feed. Your friends are not trying to hurt you. When I was 16, I found my mom's suicide note. ReddIt. In our household we call bipolar episodes "cycles". I am so proud of her and how strong she is and i love her. My siblings & I grew up with our dad having undiagnosed bipolar. My mom will not get help from a doctor, but her moods change instantly. He would threaten us & did other things I can't say on here. I don't really know all the details. At the end of her life, Mom’s medication did a decent job of curbing the lows, so she bumped along between neutral and manic. My mom said it probably my meds and I told her I stopped them. As someone who is bipolar, I know it's hard to live with us. Finding support is probably one of the biggest things that has helped me keep it together all this time. She's single and I live with her and my grandma. Tears were flooding down my face. What I'm saying is that I know what you're going through. she is always yelling at my dad and my siblings for no reason, she says we do stuff we don t and it is so annyong. Press J to jump to the feed. My mom is bipolar and is refusing to get help. shes allot older then me, 27, and me and her and my brother, 23 were hanging out at my sister place because my brother was leaving to … I knew I had ebbs and flows in my life, such as most moms. My mom’s bipolar life was like riding a sine wave. Many hugs to you. I guess all I can really tell you is that it's hard. She knows she has. At other times however it is the polar opposite. If you ever need to talk, let me know. She stayed in mental hospitals. but i remember crying about in school once, just out of nowhere, and i lied to my teacher that it was about my dead cat. Like, really, really mad. My mom is bipolar, and i just got to know about it a few months ago, i'm 15, and it wasn't even my mom who told me it was my older sister. There’s nothing to be ashamed about. If you want to message me about anything you want to know go ahead. I'm not sure what kind of perspective you would like, but I could tell you some insane stories from it all. She quit going and called it stupid. She was hospitalized at one point when I was about 12. we don t really make a big deal about what she does anymore. Yes. I'm 19/F and my mom has been diagnosed bipolar my whole life. Also why you still loved him to death even he threat u? I hate it! This is called depression. Reddit Mom With Bipolar Disorder Shamed for Breastfeeding Choice – SheKnows. Here are some examples of his behaviors: Switching from nice to angry in a matter of minutes and then back again Getting mad at my mom when she messes up and can’t keep up with him intellectually Trying to attack my brother, because he “felt” disrespected Calling the police on me and my brother because he felt “disrespected” Watching porn at the dinner table with me and my brother sitting at the same table … So it’s ok if you want to keep it to yourself. I was to young to understand WHY she was leaving. My mom is Bipolar. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. My dad was prone to rages/paranoia and turned a lot to drugs. My name is Carrie Cantwell, and I am an Emmy-nominated graphic designer and writer. My mom was diagnosed bipolar right after my brother was born, he is now 18. My mom loved him & stuck by him until he passed just a few years ago. I became pregnant at 16 and my mom almost made me lose my daughter several times. We all have our days. Oof that was long, if you read it, then thank you <3. Please help. I've always told my mom and my dad that mom is bipolar. My kid has undiagnosed behavior issues (wont diagnose him until he’s 7) and I try my best to manage my reactions to his behaviors but I can only do so much before that bipolar train leaves the station. yesterday my older sister was yelling at me because she thought i stole something, my mom came downstairs so i went to sit on the porch and she locked me out at night. Part of my problem is the guilt I feel on a regular basis for being so difficult to people I love. During a low phase, the person is sad and often withdrawn. I don't know if she's 1 or 2, but she has had severe manic episodes as well as depressive episodes (i think that indicates 1). Blog My mom is bipolar, and i just got to know about it a few months ago, i'm 15, and it wasn't even my mom who told me it was my older sister. You wouldn’t be ashamed if she had diabetes. My Mom Is Bipolar. She has some good memories, like when her mom would spontaneously dance around the house, but also recalls frightening situations that left her feeling depressed and isolated; feelings … I never, ever thought this would be a diagnosis I would receive. If you already have one child with BP, there is a 15% to 25% chance that another of your children will also have it. She thinks that she can cure herself, but evidence has shown otherwise. You need to understand this is something that's out of her control. We know because the first time she had it when they had the ambulance take her because she hadn’t slept for 7 days the doc said it was bipolar. "I have dealt with bipolar disorder for over half of my life (since I was 11, and I am now 24), but I was only diagnosed when I was 20. But it can also help make you a stronger person, it can help you learn sympathy and endurance. You read that right. She does things she doesn't think she's doing, like with moods. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. But there is stigma and unfortunately you will encounter that. My mom has suffered from bipolar mania for years. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Bipolar disorder is an illness like other illnesses. my mom has bipolar and she doesn t believe it. My struggles, my accomplishments, my mental health journey while being a mom and a wife. Why he passed away if I don’t mind me asking? Hey Bipolar. If both parents have bipolar disorder, there's a 50% to 75% chance that a child of theirs will, too. Now every time bipolar is brought up between me and my friend i just shut down and feel sad, she once said to me : you don't have it. She can make out that I've said things about her which simply aren't true in any way, and she's currently hospitalised and told me 'i don't care if you fucking fail your degree' which hurt quite a bit. oh man I kind of get the "spirituality" bit, I call them my "woo-woo" phases because I get manic and start researching crystals and psychic tools and stuff that normally I don't give a second thought to, and logically know there isn't really anything too, but I get manic and all "WHAT IF? Bipolar is a daughter. Kari-Anne was 10 when her mother was diagnosed with bipolar. A child of one parent with bipolar disorder and one without has a 15% to 30% chance of having BP. But having felt a fraction of what the parental figures in my life feel, it might be even harder on them. Bipolar is a mom. She is on several (~10) mood stabilizers and antidepressants. 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