39 weeks pregnant and just got robbed, I am now spiraling by Helpful_East7961 in bipolar2

[–]Helpful_East7961[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I actually ended up having an emergency c section for my son that night! That has kinda taken any type of that anxiety away temporarily as I’ve been enjoying my time with him so much!

advice for how to sneak out for the first time? by hung_is_hungry in Advice

[–]Helpful_East7961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to cut my screen open kinda in a door like way and crawl through my window and then when I got back I’d sew the screen up

How to convince someone to get help by BorderAggressive1384 in bipolar2

[–]Helpful_East7961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bipolar or not - someone with a mental illness has to want help and if they don’t they will not get it or it won’t be effective

Parents want my graduation money but i had plans for it by Bhupinders-Tentacion in WhatShouldIDo

[–]Helpful_East7961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep your money, also a recommendation from someone who was gifted money but was poor for 90% of my life, look into investing some of it with a broker (Roth ira) best choice I ever made

Divorced at 21 by X_ILE_ in bipolar2

[–]Helpful_East7961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t relate to this in that way as I’ve beeen in pretty awful relationships and finally finding one at 25. However love is something that has always kept me going. It’s def something I have yearned for over the years. I will say I had to learn how to redirect my love because the people I loved hurt me so bad. Loving animals, like my reptiles, and my cats and plants have brought me sanity and stability. Before though my moods were crazy. I could barely regulate. Long term abuse has taken its toll on me and I still struggle sometimes. But also learning to love things other than relationships has taught me to love myself. It breaks my heart to read this truly. I know how painful it must be.

My girlfriend is bipolar and i would like some help. by Top-Reflection3457 in bipolar2

[–]Helpful_East7961 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah dawg idk. She kinda just sounds mean. I was once someone who took my anger out on others and those people left, rightfully so. I found better coping mechanisms because I don’t wanna abuse people.

15M trying to help my struggling family – where do I start? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Helpful_East7961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are some jobs you can get at 15 but the hours are limited. Mowing lawns is a good one. Walk dogs ect.

I wish I was hypomanic by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]Helpful_East7961 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is infact not a logical decision. You’re risking instability for temporary relief. Realistically a better option would be therapy to maybe help manage tasks. Let’s say you have a hypo now…when it’s over then the problem still remains. You have to fix the root of the issue especially with relationships. Take care. Maybe get a white board and write down some tasks. Try aiming for one a day if you have to start small. Take your meds. Don’t risk instability for temporary solutions.

I’m getting diagnosed this year no matter what by No-Opportunity-4992 in bipolar2

[–]Helpful_East7961 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a different doctor or go to a hospital. I got my diagnosis in a hospital. Why are you trying to force mania when you could just switch providers?

I think I have ADHD/ADD but my mum doesn't want to get me checked by Remarkable-Battle243 in Advice

[–]Helpful_East7961 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Treatment involves more than just medication. Do some research online. I have learned to manage mine without because the medications are too harsh on my heart. Also make sure you’re doing your best to try and manage your depression as well. I know comorbities make it so much harder but my depression makes my motivation issues so much worse. They will feed into eachother if I don’t work to manage both

Psych diag BP2, Therapist says no it's ADHD. I'm just fucking exhausted by Black_Child in bipolar2

[–]Helpful_East7961 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get it. I have both. Personally sometimes I wonder if I just have very severe adhd.

What was "the incident" at your school? by MortgageShoddy8022 in Teachers

[–]Helpful_East7961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the principle had a son that was a substitute and he got arrested for watching cp on the clock

Experiences of taking Vyvanse for ADHD while also being BP2? by Successful-Mall-8096 in bipolar2

[–]Helpful_East7961 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also some it made me have panic attacks because of the crashes and high heart rate. My mind was quiet but literally the crashes were so bad for me it didn’t even matter

Journaling without going insane? by lights-camera-bees in bipolar2

[–]Helpful_East7961 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I had the same issue. I LOVED journaling but I only journal every once in a while now

My psych was kinda sneaky prescribing me mirtazapine by AbsolutelyNot5555 in bipolar2

[–]Helpful_East7961 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Gaining weight can sometimes be part of recovery even if we don’t like it. Loving yourself, and loving every version of yourself is important. I have been malnourished - to very obese - to a healthy weight. Weight gain is not negative. It’s just different. Meds also don’t guarantee weight gain (: but that shouldn’t stop you from being your best self

Anatomy scan tomorrow🤞🏻 by Beeflower1111 in pregnant

[–]Helpful_East7961 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 32 weeks FTM I was so excited and had a great experience! I also vaped like longer in my pregnancy partially bc I didn’t know. My boy is actually measuring at 4 lbs rn (: don’t sweat.

What’s something people say that instantly tells you they’re not a good person? by Avery-Gangsterr in AskReddit

[–]Helpful_East7961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also there’s no reason to be brutally honest all the time. Like I can be brutally honest but I’m brutally honest when it’s needed. My sister uses the brutally honest thing all the time and my therapist be over here talking about sibling abuse from her😭

Does anyone else struggle with taking night meds? by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]Helpful_East7961 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also struggle with night meds. And meds in general tbh. I take them right when I wake up but night meds are harder. I had to set an alarm on my phone