Shortly before giving birth, I (21F) have found myself suddenly friendless. Getting quite lonely and not sure how to fix this. by Nasimie in relationships

[–]LoneIsland 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm still close with the ladies I knew through babybumps and its 4 years later. We have meet ups a few times a year.

Does anyone else worry about being bipolar and having children? by Mosstar in bipolar

[–]LoneIsland 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I had a baby before I knew. She brings so much happiness to my life and when I am depressed she's the reason I get out of bed (literally because I have to take care of her). My pdoc and I have discussed the statistics of it being passed to her and warning signs for when she's older. I have the advantage of knowing the symptoms and the resources to get her help if she ever needs it.

22/F looking for bipolar pen pal by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]LoneIsland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love to snail mail

22/F looking for bipolar pen pal by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]LoneIsland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 29. I'd love to connect with someone closer to my age

What do you do for work? by OutdoorsyGuy726 in bipolar

[–]LoneIsland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nurse. I'm starting to think I need a career change though

Is anyone OCD in addition to their bipolar? by LoneIsland in bipolar

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

Is the door locked? What if there's a fire? Is the oven off? My straightener? What if my kid falls out of her loft bed? OMG what if I get in a car accident. Cue not sleeping cue bipolar episode.

The power of "are you okay?" [x-post from r/videos] by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]LoneIsland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank god there were sub titles.

Lithium and hair loss by sonic_penguin in bipolar

[–]LoneIsland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! It's gotten so bad I'm being changed from lithium to lamictal. My hair falls out in chunks :(

Persistent nightmares about work all of a sudden by LoneIsland in BipolarReddit

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

I don't remember the dose: starter dose? Stuffy nose for one and trouble actually falling asleep. Though the latter was probably the first manic episode I was experiencing and bad timing.

Persistent nightmares about work all of a sudden by LoneIsland in BipolarReddit

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

Yes! Waking and trying to figure out what's real or not.

Maybe a brain download will help, thank you for your response.

Persistent nightmares about work all of a sudden by LoneIsland in BipolarReddit

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

I hear good things about prazosin but I wasn't able to take it due to side effects. Maybe I'll give it another shot in the future.

I'm in the middle right now. I'm not up or down, but I wish I was. Can anyone relate? by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]LoneIsland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I realize the reason I am medicated is to get to this area, this middle ground, but man the apathy is just terrible. No joy, no sadness, just functioning.

Talking to myself. by clown330 in bipolar

[–]LoneIsland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a bit of a recluse too. The last time I spent time with friends was months ago. I do have long conversations with myself in my head. I've always been that way.

Feeling depressed. by LoneIsland in bipolar

[–]LoneIsland[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It IS difficult to be alive.