I don't know what to do honey. I have the same problem and at times wish I knew how to shut my mouth. good luck.

I've done that before
usually when my mind is stressed too much it just comes out i think when i get like that i have to take it really easy for a while or talk to someone about it

i don't like it either

ohhh, I know about TMI *sigh*

On here I still have the same problem. I share Way too much on posts, etc. My defenses are still down here; also, I am "thinking" about bipolar, and about my problems, etc when I am here.

In real life I have learned to tell Much less about what's going on in my life...however, I am 46 years old, and I feel I have Just Recently gotten a handle on that...in the last several years only.

It takes Lots of practice, stuckathome, but if you have to interact with someone when you are distracted by your personal situation - like with your neighbor - maybe you can practice focusing on them only, while you are with them - ask questions about them, and steer them away from any questions they may ask about you -

If that doesn't work, try telling them you left the stove on and need to check what's in it??

*hugs*

I have been called "motor" mouth because I share so much when hypomanic. I think it is party heredity. It used to drive hubby and my daughter crazy, when I managed to share my life story with someone standing in the grocery line up.

Now, I don't worry so much about it. I try and keep the problems to myself, but I don't worry if I joke and talk so much. Who knows, maybe I managed to brighten someone's day?

I never know when its too much until I see the other person running for cover !!!Now I keep quiet and let others do the talking

Yes I too often over share and over think things. It is a curse.

Yes, and I tend to over-share with the same person - who has now cut me off. Good times.

TMI

That's my motto....I blab to everyone...and I often feel like a complete fool after wards....I mean REALLY...did the bag boy at the grocers need to know about my hypersexual episodes.......OMG...I'm in my late 50's .........he was probably grossed out !

I think a lot of us get blabby sometimes.

I think sometimes someone is there when you just need to vent.. if she's your friend she wont blab to your boyfriend.. we can certainly be super chatty when getting high but sometimes we just need someone to talk to...x

Oh Boy! This is a problem for me! I either share everything with everyone or close myself off. I'm working on developing more appropriate boundaries.

It may not be a sign that you're losing control; you said she's nosy and you have a need to talk since you're having issues. That doesn't necessarily mean you're losing control.

Sorry you over-shared though. I think we've all done that and regretted it.

The curse of bp. I tell my boss that I stay quiet in my corner for a reason. It's just like Roger Rabbit when they do two bits and a haircut....all of a sudden you erupt like Mt. St. Helens. Don't feel bad, you're boyfriend should know you by now.

Thank you all for making me feel better. It's comforting to know that I'm not the only one who has this problem. Live and learn I guess. I'm going to try to stop feeling guilty about it since I can't change it now and work on doing something different. My meds have kept me stable for so long that I haven't had to worry about this for a while. I appreciate hearing everyone's unique perspective and suggestions on the issue too.
((hugs)) Crystal

Yes I do that too on occasion, I have been getting much better at it though recently since I am trying very hard to stop it. It comes really from not thinking before you speak (and I don't mean this in a bad way at all - like I said I do it too) It is waaay easier online because i proofread what I write (usually?) but in person.. uh oh diarrhea of the mouth 0_0 Do you have ADHD? The not thinking before you speak can come from that, I did find on even low doses of ADHD meds that I did very much have a huge improvement over that (even though I had a very bad reaction to the one ADHD med I tried) though I am working on it now and while I still tend to do it off and on, I am not nearly as bad and it is getting better. :hugs: I hope it works out for you & the consequences are not as bad as you think they will be.