I'm Bipolar, He's Bipolar...
By Colene
@cpefley (1926)
San Jose, California
July 12, 2018 6:47pm CST
Let me tell you what is not fun; parenting a bipolar child, while being bipolar yourself. It is obviously beneficial because I understand my son in a way no one else really does. However, it is extremely taxing on my mental health when he isn't doing well. Even more so when I'm not feeling well.
So, I'm trying. I feel very alone, because I don't think a lot of people get what this is like. My head is a tough place to live sometimes. I am really focusing today, because I want to get things accomplished, even if he can't help me right now.
He's the oldest in the house now, because big brother and sister are gone, so it is just my 15 year old and the younger ones who are 11, 5, and 1.
OMG it is humid! Is it humid where you are? I'm trying to work and just sweat dripping lol.
Do you know anyone who is bipolar? Are you bipolar? Does it make it difficult to do things that some people take for granted?
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
13 Jul 18
My sister is bi-polar so I understand the depression and the manic episodes.
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@yecall (208)
• United States
25 Jul 18
My son has struggled and I guess as parents when our child struggles then we are as well. It takes a lot to stay upbeat.
@franxav (13603)
• India
13 Jul 18
I find parents having children with physical and mental issues. It certainly is not easy to do things for them.
@sw8sincere (5204)
• Philippines
13 Jul 18
i am not a bipolar but i got a friend who is a bipolar and I understand her sometimes.
@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
13 Jul 18
Ohh that must be very hard for both of you.. I am hoping for the best..
@Peach10 (1920)
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15 Jul 18
I have someone that I know can be of help. Please try getting in touch with betheltv.org.They are into healing .nothing to pay but I know a lot of people has been healed through this church. I always listen to their sermon pastor bill Johnson..Nothing is impossible if you believe Please try. They can be called thru Skype. But first you get to them thru betheltv.org website even in Facebook. They really can help .please
@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
13 Jul 18
I have a 17 year old son who was diagnosed when he was small with Tourettes syndrome. A mild case. But he is and always has been very over active. I understand him where the ex does not. So I sort of understand what you mean. My girlfriend says she thinks she is bipolar. But she was never diagnosed with it. So, I do not know anyone who is. It was warm here today but not real humid. But the weekend is supposed to get hot and humid again. I am in my A/C right now. I cannot live without it.
@simplfred (20608)
• Philippines
12 Jul 18
Maybe different but I think I have some mental issues too. Enjoy your day!
