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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Hi guys I'm new and a bit sad

yarilu
yarilu

Hi everyone , sadly i have no friends and my family is far and I'm going through a lot at once . Starting from getting into the divorce process , having diabetes out of control and recently having a hysterectomy ( kept the ovaries ) and dealing with the pain and metal emotions that go with that and honestly being bi polar I'm always unsure if my feelings are valid . Is it ok to feel sad . Especially when I could of had more babies since I only have one but he's my miracle . Is it ok to feel like something is missing . I don't know many people but I'm mainly getting" oh you should be happy and grate u don't have to deal with cancer " or " u should be grateful u have one boy " but it's more than that to me it's just that before I had a choice and now I have none and I feel like o have no control . Well sorry for the rambling but needed to vent 

Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
You are dealing with a lot... If you think your circumstances might be triggering a depression I would make an appt to see your psychiatrist... Big hug ...xo
mlr0853
mlr0853
You are so very welcome. I think Suncloud's comment about hormones is a really important part of your wellbeing, as is your diet. Take care, ML
gramybear
gramybear
A big warm welcome to you... I had a complete hysterectomy when I was 25, ovaries and all. Fortunately I had 2 boys before hand. However, for some women, it's devastating, for others it's a welcome not to deal with menstruation any longer....We are all here to support you. Hugs
Preciousbabygirl
Preciousbabygirl
One thing that I would tell you, especially since you have a boy, let him see you cry that way he knows that it's okay to cry. I had a hysterectomy back in 2012 and I can tell you that I still go through the "what if's" and the "I wish I could have just one more" but I was told by 6 Dr.'s that I'd never have kids and I've had 3. I count each one of them as a blessing. The last one was adopted out to a family friend that couldn't have kids and to be honest, I'm almost grateful that I didn't keep her. I get to see her quite often and sometimes I just cry because I miss her so much but she's 4 and my other 2 are almost grown. Still, I know how you feel. It's okay to be sad and it's perfectly normal to feel like something's missing because it is. Quite a bit is missing, not just a uterus but a whole lot more. I had to make weekly appointments with my Dr. for about 3 months to get through my hysterectomy and the emotions that came with it. I have serious trust issues so he didn't even bother to suggest that I get a therapist, he just helped me through it. He was amazing! If you want to talk, I'm here okay?
mlr0853
mlr0853
You are So Welcome. Do take good care of yourself by doing things that bring comfort. How old is your baby? Keep venting, locking up inside is brutal for mental health. Take care, ML
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