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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iam30113
iam30113
Ok, I'm going home tomorrow and I haven't been home since Christmas. I have new scars and they are pretty bad- I might not be able to hide them from my mum. Either way, I think it's time to tell her but I don't know how to. Any advice?
pumpkinpumpkin
pumpkinpumpkin
Sorry, I wish I could help. There is a DS self harm group. I'm sure it's hard and I hope you get the support here or there.
iam30113
iam30113
It's not so much about the self harm. I don't know how to tell her I'm bipolar.
dancingd
dancingd
She's your mother.

I would hope and pray that no matter what..she loves you.

If you have to, make yourself a script to follow. With outlines of what bipolar actually is
Tell her how you experience it .

Maybe not too many details, it gets confusing to the "normies"

But , just be straight with her

Wishing you the best of luck
iam30113
iam30113
Oh she loves me no matter what but she has this rather annoying coping mechanism- she blocks things, plays them down. That's how she deals with stuff. The last time she saw my arm she asked what happened then quickly answered with what she could cope with- that I fell. As if! I don't know which is worse- the way she freaks out or the way she copes. I don't want it to be dismissed but I don't want her worrying too much, you know?
GinaWonders
GinaWonders
You do it...

You do it badly, your do it clumsy, you do it afraid...
Stomach hurting, head pounding, just just do it anyway! Easiest way, is quick and as soon as possible - get it over with!!!!

You can always apologize for delivery later : )