I think the harm in worry comes over things we have no control over. I think it's understandable to be concerned for your Mom.
Do the best you can and maybe your hubby will develop some compassion and understanding.

sounds like he has an issue with reality.

truth is, whether you are bipolar or not, life can still suck. And it can be great too. Usually it's a mixture of both. Right now is not a good time for you. He should understand that.

I think its pretty normal to be worried and stressed when they don't know what is going on with your mom's health. I guess your husband thinks that your worry and stress won't change anything so he wants you to be happy. Nice in theory but pretty hard to achieve. Maybe he is having trouble coping with your concern?

I agree with what everyone has said .

With what is going on with your mom, and the not knowing how she is going to be...well...that would be a stressor for anyone.

Sit down with your husband and really let him know , this is a reality based fear, not something that your BP brain is making up

You are very normal! That's your MOM! I would be concerned too.
((((HUGS))))

Nothing wrong with being worried our upset about your mom!!! Hang in there.

I agree...there is nothing wrong with be worried about your mom! I would be worried too...

I guess the thing is not to let the worry immobolize you. It's about coping....

However, how well can you cope with something like that? I don't know.

I hope your husband comes around. Life can suck, whether you're bipolar or not (as someone else said). But if the worry is consuming you, it can be a problem.

I hope your mom is alright! I will say a prayer for you, your husband, and your mom.

Concerned is a normal state when a family member is ill. Happy go lucky is not what I'd be.

Take care of you...

Hope your mom is ok... sending hugs of support and prayer

I imagine his take on the situation would change if it were one of his family members going through a tough time. Worry about someone you love is a sign that you're a real and working human being with feelings that sometimes cannot be tied up in a nice little bow and made to be happy regardless of the situation. Feel free to be the way you are, it's absolutely normal and I'd say even called for with what is happening..

Thanks for the support. I talked with my husband last night and we have a better understanding with each other now.

Great big hug for you sweetie... I hope your mom will be okay... I'm glad you're feeling a little better..

To play devils' advocate I think sometime when people always take the 'don't worry be happy' way it's their own way of coping...

If it's someone that we're close to and if your husband is a caring guy he's probably trying to find a way to make everything okay even when it's not within his control and it can hard to take when you want someone to lean on....x

I'm sorry your mom is sick, hopefully the doctors will be able to help her soon.

It's natural you would be concerned about your mom. However, stress can harm you physically. Headaches, high blood pressure, digestive problems...

Prayer and meditation help me. If something is out of my control, I turn it over to God. Sometimes the realization that I have no control at all over a situation is calming - makes it possible to let go of the worry.

You and your mom will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Worry and stress about your mom's health seems like a normal reaction... it is true you can't change the outcome but it is hard not to feel something.. your husband needs to understand that emotions are based on many things.. and in your case you are experiencing fear of the unknown... and that can be difficult... talk to him a little more and maybe he will understand... I hope your mom feels better soon.. ((hugs)) polar