First make a list of things you need to do (so you don't forget them) then put them in order according to priority. Then sit down and close your eyes and imagen yourself somewhere peaceful like the beach. Imagen everything that is going on, the waves crashing aginst the shore as you walk down the beach, the wind blowing in your hair, the sun setting over the water, smell the salt air, if you see a sea shell and you want to pick it up ... do it ... just imagen every little detail. That always helps me. It doesn't have to be the beach just pick something that will relax you.

You're overwhelmed because the number of things you have to do today as well as be responsible for 2 children. Do you have someone to call to come over and help you sort out your paperwork, etc.? I agree with charity - make a list and see what can wait and what needs immediate attention. Seeing it in print may make it less scarey. This is where a friend can come in handy.Good Luck today.
peace, t

Hi, medication may be the answer. I am on lithium, not slept for several days had the passing fancy I can fly, can't work etc. I'm just off to pick up sequerol. Last night I did find the sleeping pills I'd been given worked which was a huge surprise.

Try doing something menial, washing the dishes, hoover, sort out the odd socks. This sometimes helps. Meds if you have them. Writing may help, you say you need to call the bill people, write down what you need to say and read it out to them, perform for them!
You can do it, it just takes concentration, like trying to see a magic eye thingamybob.

Hope it passes quick.
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I am gonna go try to do something. Its raining so I cant take em for a walk. I am gonna go try something Thanks guys.

I really am feeling horrible today. Very all over and now very lost. I feel just like shit. I am very depressed and hurt and angry and I am so fucking tired of feeling this way. Is there something that my pdr can give me to get throught these times till the meds kick in. It has only been 9 days on the Lamictal, but should I call him...I feel hopeless and I wish someone could help me but there is no one around..I hope to start to feel better soon.

I would first priritize what you need to do. Start with the most important, even if you only get one thing done today. I have three kids of my own and I know I can't do it alone. Ask for help from some relatives to take the kids while you get some work done. You are only human. so take it one step at a time and you will accomplish what you need to.

I have 3 kids too one is just in school they are 6 almost 3 and 19 months. I told my hubby when he left the house today that i needed him to deal with some things for me and has he nooooooo....
No one knows that I am bipolar and if I ask for help I will get the snap out of it and then I thinkI would slap someone. How can I ask for help when no one even knows. I dont want to tell anyone either.

Oh.
That could have a lot to do with it...the fact that you feel stuck between the illness and telling your family ?

sit down, take a deep breath--in through your mouth--out through your nose. do this 3 times. now, go to the sink and put some cold water on your face then put on some soft music, and go from there.

Angiekins.....unless you have the family from HELL(and some of us do)getting through bipolar ,is not usually something you can do b yourself.Maybe today is not the right day to have a family meeting.But when things get a little calmer.I would highly recommend you sit with your husband(ShallI assume HE knows?)and family and talk over what is going on.Especially with small children,you need to have some help at times.
Get some info off the internet...try Google or ASK>COM ..go to bipolar.The Mayo clinic has some well written,and easy to read articles on bipolar.
Please donot do this on your own...we all need as much love and support as we can get
Good luck

thanks so much. I was not sure on wether I should SOme people said not to but maybe they did not need childcare help like I do. I am overwhelmed with the kids and drowining in bills and I cant do it alone.
thank you I think I am gonna need to

well I calmed myself down enough to do 2 things on my list and that has helped..now to start a new post cause I have 1 more ?

Any chance of getting the kids to all take a nap with you-all at the same time? If you are overwhelmed pamper yourself and don't do anything-veg in front of the TV or sleep untill you can calm down.

You know when I had episodes when I was with my step daughter she was more help to me than anything else. She was only 5 but if I started to cry she would tell me "Mommy lets sing a song" and she would pick a song like the "I love you" song from Barney or something and as we sang if we were in the car she would hold my hand (single cab truck) or if we were at the house she would crawl up in my lap and give me a big hug. I miss her so much.