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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This has always been an issue that comes up between my husband and I. I have NEVER had the need or want to have children of my own and that is one reason I met and married an older man. My husband has to teenage sons 18 and 16. But ever since our relationship got serious he has stated that he wants more children.
Not only have I never had the need to be "motherly" being BP and having a child scares me. I don't want to pass this on to my child and I defiantly not want to accidently hurt my child during a manic or depressive episode.
Is there anyway we (my husband and I) can get passed this. It is not an immediately pressing issue as he is currently in jail but he brings it up often. I think, he thinks if he brings it up enough I will eventually cave in.
Not only have I never had the need to be "motherly" being BP and having a child scares me. I don't want to pass this on to my child and I defiantly not want to accidently hurt my child during a manic or depressive episode.
Is there anyway we (my husband and I) can get passed this. It is not an immediately pressing issue as he is currently in jail but he brings it up often. I think, he thinks if he brings it up enough I will eventually cave in.
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I would say, you get past it by sticking to you guns and telling him what you want.
Then get a dog.
Adoption is a good way to go because you can adopt a child that needs a home. If caring for a very young infant is a problem you could adopt an older child say 5 or 6. There are just to many kids that need good homes to turn your back on parenting because you decide your genes arent fit to pass on. Now your frame of mind might be a reason to concider not becomeing a parent...
and as for the breed or not to breed... I often ask my husband if he loves me... or why he loves me.. and then I chime in with the responce "even with all my mental problems?" and he always says yes... well the other day I asked him why and he said because they are a part of you and they help make you who you are and I love you just the way you are. So I am happy my mom had me... I dont regret being put on this earth even with all the bad crap I have been throught