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.
Ive been symptom free and on medication for a year without relapse. I live with a family member. We currently got into an argument. They blamed my mental illness. And said I let them see my doctor or I have to move out ASAP. I have suppressed my values/beliefs/opinions for the 3 years I have been here because my family member is very opinionated and I figured arguing wasn't worth it. The one time I say something based off of facts/ that touches my heart. We get into an argument. Then they blame my mental illness for having an opinion/standing up for what I believe in. Which has now triggered my mental illness. I have been researching for a couple of days how to handle this but it is really stressing me out. I have been ignoring them as much as possible and I want to move out ASAP. Which I am but it takes a little thought and preparation. I've talked to my therapist but only over the phone because of the virus. I can't see my doctor until may. Most of what I found on google dealing with manipulation always assumes the person with bipolar is the one being manipulative making me second guess myself even more. I know there's no point in letting them know how much this has effected me bc they will know they have that advantage and potentially use it against me. Has anyone dealt with anything like this??? What would you suggest I do?
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Hey All...I hope that you have a lovely, peaceful beginning of your weekI have a bunch of chores that need doing but may put them off til tomorrow and just hang out with my landlord/roomie todayWhat about you?...Anything special going on?Have a great day and take good care of you!!..Xo
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Once again I've had a fever today. I'm not going to the hospital because that's a huge waste of time but I did schedule a dr appointment for Wednesday afternoon.
Meaning, you are not agreeing with them, "could'.
The could 'shuts them up' because you are not responding with something else they can jump on to continue the argument.
Best of luck in your search for a new home!
I can't imagine a worse time to be moving out, it's just not safe unless you are living in Bhutan or somewhere else where the virus hasn't arrived.
I would let them know that once this virus has ended you'll look into getting your own place.... Big hug..... Everyone is on edge now.....I think that there's probably more arguments due to the anxiety of this terrible virus.....xo