Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
I am 47, been bipolar wince I was ten, my meds are stable, am having problems with life. I am on SSI, and have been on it for 11 years. I am having life stress from taking care of my father who has Parkinson's and my Mom who has another brain disorder called normal pressure hydrocephalus. Both depend on me, both have a walker and diapers. They really need my help.
The problem is, a codependent relationship on my part has developed. I do everything for them and end up not taking care of myself. I am eating once a day, and when I am not doing things for them, I am busy spacing out in front of my tv stewing in my pity pot. I have developed agoraphobia, so a counselor is not an option. I have medical issues, and I need to take better care of myself. Seriously, my health is suffering.
Anybody got any ideas?
The problem is, a codependent relationship on my part has developed. I do everything for them and end up not taking care of myself. I am eating once a day, and when I am not doing things for them, I am busy spacing out in front of my tv stewing in my pity pot. I have developed agoraphobia, so a counselor is not an option. I have medical issues, and I need to take better care of myself. Seriously, my health is suffering.
Anybody got any ideas?
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Hey All...I hope that you have a lovely, peaceful beginning of your weekI have a bunch of chores that need doing but may put them off til tomorrow and just hang out with my landlord/roomie todayWhat about you?...Anything special going on?Have a great day and take good care of you!!..Xo
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Once again I've had a fever today. I'm not going to the hospital because that's a huge waste of time but I did schedule a dr appointment for Wednesday afternoon.
Remember you can not help them if you do not help yourself first. You say you are stable on your :): meds but from the outside it sounds like you are depressed. I do not know how often you cycle but maybe you need to look at your :): meds again.
Best wishes to you and yours and remember "Reality is for people who lack imagination. =)
I would call a mental health assoc in your state about help for agoraphobia or call your pdoc?.... You get your meds etc?
I'm asking this as getting out for you to get some therapy is really imperative to getting some help for you..
There's a couple of good boards on here....Caregivers Support Group and Caring for Aging Parents
If you have a faith you could call a church and ask a minister to visit...
I did this exact thing for 6 years and it's very hard and very painful... It's so important that you get whatever support that you can
Big hug of comfort for you and a blessing...x