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My story starts from my early memories of childhood. My mom is bp and she was doing weird things, like hiding from garbage men, stuff like that. when i got to be a teenager, it was harder. (my mom did finally get dx when i was a teenager) i had to help with my younger siblings. there were times i had to drive my mom to teh psyc unit at the hospital casue she was unable to function. it has been hard having a mom with bp. i am always worried about her and waht i say so she wont trigger. she is currently under the psyc. care of a new doc and he seems to be doing wonders with her. the stuff i miss is not having a stable mom all the time. i know she loves me for who i am, but sometimes the bp comes out and talks and it is very hurtful. during the last episode, seh told me she was not proud of me as her daughter. (hurt) a few weeks later after the ending of the episode, she had such guilt. i joined the bp support group to learn more about this disease adn how to handle it better for my mom. i figure if i know more about it, maybe i wont get hurt as often. maybe i might find info that can help her. Graceful |
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Hi, Graceful it's Bluelou! So, your mom has bp and you don't have any disorders? Well, if you don't your so lucky and I'm jealous. I feel for you about don't having a stable mom because i am one of thoses Mom's. It, is so hard but we try to keep going for our family. Plus, Graceful I can tell you your Mom loves you like no other. It is the disorder that is talking, you have to remember that--it's not your loving Mom. I get so mad so suddenly, I really don't know what I'm mad about but i you happen to be in the line of fire --- take cover because the Mad lady is here. I usually go to my room when I feel thoses moods coming on. But, i know it's hard for your family to see you in bed all the time or so unhappy. Also, yes I can be hurtful at times and sometimes I don't even know i'm doing it. So, please forgive your Mom and be patient remember she is trying her best---she is fighting this disorder--why I say this is because she is still here! Well, I hope I have given you some insight of being a Mom with bipolar.  Bluelou- a mother of four kids! |
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BlueLou Yes, I dont have bp, but i do have 'ISSUES', everyone does. I starved myself as a teenager, went to the eatind disorder unit, i have battled post pardum depression and (i love my h ubby dearly, espically if you read what he has done lately, but he had a drinking problem) so, we all have something, whether it is bp, or family issues. every family looks perfect from teh outside, then you get in, look and see no one is perfect!! thanks for the 'mom' persepective. i love my mom so much, i wish she could get better like yesterday! LOL she is a great nanny to my kids!! (i have 2, a 10 month old and a 6 yr old) Graceful |
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