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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burr234 03/02/2013

I'd really like to hear some experience, strength and hope from other bipolar mothers.

I am 27. My kids are 10, 5 and 7 months. Its so hard to find structure for my brain.

I deal with guilt and shame on a daily basis.

GinaWonders 03/02/2013

I don't have kids - but I do deal with guilt and disappointment.

A Tool that helps me in life, to have "growing pains" instead of stuck pains is a simple Thought -

Guilt is a red flag, showing me - I'm doing things against my own morals and standards... LOL don't know if that makes sense, but seeing I'm doing things, I don't like or want too - helps me choose baby steps to Correct or change something, just baby steps...

((((BIG HUG)))) Glad your hear, it sucks being sick! physical or mental, it just sucks some times! I'd be more worries if you were unaware : )

burr234 03/02/2013

I think it was really nice for you to care enough to reply. Thank You!
Being a mother, I am always questioning whether or not I am doing the right thing.

My BF is such a go getter, wonderful father and provider. I feel so inferior to him.

deleted_user 03/02/2013

i bet i would be the same, overly-critical.. youvve got to let go the best you can and just hang on tight to the sweet memories

tommymott 03/02/2013

You are you. Don't feel inferior to anyone! Guilt and shame are very destructive. Therapy is a good way to deal with them.
I'm not a BP mom but I am a BP dad and I have regrets but not too many. I did a lot of things right.

polarbare 03/02/2013

All mothers question their parenting skills.. you are not alone in this... try not to be so hard on yourself.. you are not inferior you just are good at other things ... guilt and shame are very destructive emotions.. do forgive yourself so these emotions have no power... take life one day at a time and be your best self ... learn to love yourself for who you are.. you have a family that loves you and that is a great start... DS is always here for support but you might enjoy a support group in your community as well.. good luck ((hugs)) polar

deleted_user 03/02/2013

I am willing to be there to talk. I just posted about an incident the other night. I got overwelmed and blew my lid and yelled loudly scared my youngest and made me feel terrible. I hear ya about guilt and shame. I have learned to admit to my wrongdoings when I lose it. I always appologize to them when I yell and tell them it wasn't right for me to do. Working on removing myself before it gets to that point.

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