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.

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I was diagnosed in 2002 after a failed suicide attmept. I am still a bit angry that I was found by my friends who were supposed to be out for the night. I take alot of emotional abuse from my mother. I am 39 and a mother of 3 myself. I do the best I possibly can and that seldom is enough. I don't get regular child support so I am very limited to what I can do for my children. My mother is always putting me down and complaining about me. She is seldom happy with me. I take the abuse because in some sick way I feel like I deserve it because of the way I was and the things I did before being diagnosed. Is this a normal response on my part? HELP!!!!
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Don't blame yourself. God only knows we ALL carry alot of guilt around with us... and we certainly aren't short of EXCESS BAGGAGE! I think you need to sit down with your mom and discuss a few issues. Enlighten her on your condition. Don't keep taking the abuse... you don't deserve it. You've been through enough.
Take care.
KnightHawk
Now I am only speaking from my point of view and still have some really bad issues but have found solice in this.
Once you repent and put things into the hands of a higher power, you will find that the positive thoughts bring you peace of mind and good things do happen.
I try to stay away from my mother and those who try to bring me down. Gets lonely sometimes. I try to treat myself with the respect that I deserve and don't depend on anyone to give me respect back because that sometimes is asking too much of someonelse because they are in their own world, not mine.
#2) Cut your mom off for a while. If you use her for child care, don't stick around to talk when your pick up/drop off. If she calls, say "I have to go mom, love you." and get off the phone. These are called boundaries, and they are invaluable.
#3) In your heart you know you don't deserve the abuse you suffer. Stop making excuses and do the work required to get better. Being healthy is never easy, it takes hard work and dedication. But the pay outs are tremendous, if you can just weather the storm.