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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deleted_user 11/20/2007

For all you BP mothers out there...have you ever just sat there and thought....Holy cow, I'm a mom. I have a kid/kids that I am responsible for. I did that today. I was just looking at my daughter in disbelief that she's MINE. And that she depends on me for absolutely everything. It's scary and overwhelming sometimes. Even the love I have for her is scary and overwhelming. Sometimes its just hard to believe I'm a mother.

deleted_user 11/20/2007

And that is exactly the kind of thinking that will make you an excellent mother. You care.

deleted_user 11/20/2007

Thanks so much....sometimes I don't feel like I do such a great job. When I'm in my depressed episodes I can barely take care of myself let alone her and I feel terrible about that.

deleted_user 11/20/2007

And when your child has moments where she is sad and scared she will know she can come to you because you understand what it feels to be that way. Kids are resilient. Trust yourself

tommymott 11/20/2007

I've found that my kids have done me a lot of good. They give me focus that allows me to concentrate on something besides being BP. Oh yes, it's called "rising above ourselves." We find we can perform, that we can postpone whatever BP is laying out for us and take care of the important parental stuff first!

deleted_user 11/20/2007

Yea, on days when I'm at my most low and won't even brush my teeth I still find myself making sure I brush her's. I still hate her having to see me go through my rapid cycling though. I know that's gotta be confusing for her.

deleted_user 11/20/2007

I have to log off now.... thought i should tell you in case you have something to say and i dont reply. That can be a crappy feeling!!!

deleted_user 11/20/2007

Haha yea, take care!

deleted_user 11/20/2007

I'll be your daughter is extremely well taken care of.

I'm proud of my children and yes I have those moments of sudden realization. It's quite a gift isn't it :D

deleted_user 11/20/2007

Being a mom is great. I looked at my kids as you have your daughter. It is a great feeling.

deleted_user 11/20/2007

meant *bet

deleted_user 11/20/2007

I so feel that way. I am so blessed to have my son, and a very supportive family! I know me son knows that I love him with all my heart!

deleted_user 11/20/2007

Mine are 7 and 8 and i still have those feelins almost daily...

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