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karils 
Feeling good again - finally!!!!! Spent about 6 days in a rotten funk. Paranoia. I don't get that way very often, but I hate it more than depression. Have had a lot going on at home and I think the added stress is what brought on the paranoia. When I feel paranoid I stay away from all of the things that help me feel better because I am "afraid" of them. I feel so ridiculous being afraid of literally everything. I am a grown woman, who parents a 3 yr old. How am I ever going to teach her how to live healthy if I am a goof-ball role model?!
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Hi Kari, For one thing you are not a goof-ball and you need to stop labeling and calling yourself names. Your 3 yr old will do just fine as long as there is no abuse going on. My kids have grown to understand when I am not fully functioning that I can sometimes lose it and have to be alone for a while. I also have encouragement that my life has begun to be a huge learning experience and I am becoming a better whole person that I wasn't even close to before. As far as motherhood you will do great. We all have trial and error as parents and that is how our children learn what is right and wrong in life. My suggestion, and I am this way with my kids, is that I don't hide any secrets about the bipolar or how I feel. Kids are smart and catch on eventually anyway. So be as open with your 3 yr old as much as possible with his/her level of comprehension. I leave my kids no surprises, they even want to know what will be happening ahead of time, like when we go places. Sorry to go on, this is my motherly instinct coming out and hope it will help. You are precious to your child as well as myself. I am glad you are out of the funk and on your way once again. Keep strong and keep your head up. Luv, Elaine
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