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.
No, it's not meant to be funny, I've really experienced this. My daughter bit into the toothbrush (gee... what transgression) and I was overwhelmed with blinding rage. Well, not totally blinding, cause I saw my hands reach for my daughter's throat, just in time to stop them. Ahem.
This was when I was undermedicated, obviously. I don't see myself having this problem again, but it bugs me. I tried talking to my psychiatrist about it, but in a very circumspect way, for I don't want her to think that I'm putting my child in any kind of danger. But, duh, she won't talk about it without more detail.
I believe in telling your pdoc all your symptoms, and I do believe they've seen it all, but I'm a little hesitant on this. On the other hand, I'm sure other people experience this. My own mother told me of the time when she started pulling a kitchen knife on me, but luckily caught herself before doing anything too bad. There must be more than just the two of us?
I'm NOT asking you folks if I should or should not tell my pdoc exactly what bothers me. I AM asking you if you ever experienced this and what you did about it.
This was when I was undermedicated, obviously. I don't see myself having this problem again, but it bugs me. I tried talking to my psychiatrist about it, but in a very circumspect way, for I don't want her to think that I'm putting my child in any kind of danger. But, duh, she won't talk about it without more detail.
I believe in telling your pdoc all your symptoms, and I do believe they've seen it all, but I'm a little hesitant on this. On the other hand, I'm sure other people experience this. My own mother told me of the time when she started pulling a kitchen knife on me, but luckily caught herself before doing anything too bad. There must be more than just the two of us?
I'm NOT asking you folks if I should or should not tell my pdoc exactly what bothers me. I AM asking you if you ever experienced this and what you did about it.
My son is 22 and he still drives me insane.
I think this is the one thing that your pdoc has to act upon. Next time say how mad you get but not who towards, even if you need special help in this area. Say you were angry at your husband.