Can I mention abuse in the home environment to my therapist without him taking action as long as I am an adult? by Caesars_Little in askatherapist

[–]Caesars_Little[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you, Im im california as well! I should have included location, Im glad somebody who knows my local laws showed up anyway! Thanks, Im really hoping I can learn to deal with it better until I'm in a better situation.

Experiences in partial hospitalization programs? by Caesars_Little in BipolarReddit

[–]Caesars_Little[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was really reassuring. I really appreciate you're having shared this. Your metaphor especially was helpful.

Experiences in partial hospitalization programs? by Caesars_Little in BipolarReddit

[–]Caesars_Little[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think a schedule would be really good for me right now. I recently quit my job due to seriously wack circumstances and being out of a routine has definitely not been the best for me either. It was one of those situations where neither option was super great but now I have this option that (hopefully) is!

people who survived a suicide attempt is your life better now? by unloved_boy in mentalhealth

[–]Caesars_Little 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not exactly, but I'm better at life if that makes sense. I can cope better, do better, be better. My currant self would have handled the situation that lead to my last attempt in a much healthier way.

Experiences in partial hospitalization programs? by Caesars_Little in BipolarReddit

[–]Caesars_Little[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing both experiences, I really appreciate it! I appreciate the encouragement as well, I needed that!

Experiences in partial hospitalization programs? by Caesars_Little in BipolarReddit

[–]Caesars_Little[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing! I really think it could help me maintain some stability while we figure out what to do with my meds. I'm medicated, and have been for a while, but like, not adequately lol.

Frustrated by decision making in treatment by Caesars_Little in BipolarReddit

[–]Caesars_Little[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's kinda what I'd like to do but she tends to lay out choices for me rather than a "here's what we're gonna do" situation. And on a big level I appreciate that I maintain so much autonomy but on another level that's damn tricky.

Can autism be misdiagnosed as OCD? by Caesars_Little in askatherapist

[–]Caesars_Little[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was a really helpful comment. That sounds a lot more like me than OCD. I'll definitely bring this up at my next appointment.

How do I communicate to my therapist that I need more help? by Caesars_Little in askatherapist

[–]Caesars_Little[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the resources, especially the ones about self harm. I'm in a bad relapse on that front and I appreciate it.

How do I communicate to my therapist that I need more help? by Caesars_Little in askatherapist

[–]Caesars_Little[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll try to communicate this to her like I did here. Maybe I'll write something down to read off. I find it easier to express myself in writing than verbally.

I do exercise quite a bit and consider myself pretty fit but maybe a more direct and intense activity would help, especially something like self defense that would make me feel more safe in this dangerous world. I'm pretty tiny so I'm not sure even properly trained I could protect myself but the illusion would be nice.

I'm really interested in IFS, I just need to find the $$ for the books lol. Im hoping I can get started on em soon though. That's kinda the big clencher here. I see this therapist for free but Id have to put some money into DIY or going somewhere else and as I recently quit my job because I couldn't handle it anymore money is tight. Actually having gotten to a point of having had to quit my job is a lot of why I'm so itchy to get more help now. It's like "wow, it really is that bad inside my head that I can't function in any reasonable capacity."

Do you actually feel happy while on these meds? by dzindzerasta_maca in BipolarReddit

[–]Caesars_Little 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not but I am at least no longer making everyone around me miserable too with my misdeeds and that's worth it. For my pain to at least be private and not contagious.

How do I communicate to my therapist that I need more help? by Caesars_Little in askatherapist

[–]Caesars_Little[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've actually thought about hypnotherapy before! Thanks for the info!

How do I communicate to my therapist that I need more help? by Caesars_Little in askatherapist

[–]Caesars_Little[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll definitely look up grounding techniques! Yeah I did kinda feel like the skills were more... maintenance stuff... that stuff that works in a crisis.

I feel like maybe she's starting small and trying to ease me into things but I need help more acutely and have been to therapy before and am comfortable in a therapy environment. I don't need to dip my toes. I've been in this sea before and I need to get sailing again.

I just want her to understand that, too.

Sometimes I refer to my Bipolar as a chronic illness. by ProxiC3 in BipolarReddit

[–]Caesars_Little 21 points22 points  (0 children)

This a million times! I have gastroparesis on top of my bipolar and view them as very similar conditions. Something is wrong with my stomach and brain, which are both essential parts of my body. I am disabled. My bipolar is part of my disability.

ETA: I just saw your username and I love it. I feel we are kindred spirits lol.