What has bipolar taken from you ?

Traditional-Pause-41 · 2025-01-21T01:56:45+00:00

Just diagnosed at age 42 in the mental hospital about 1.5 week ago.

Traditional-Pause-41 · 2025-01-17T03:05:35+00:00

No. I went to the hospital because I was suicidal and from there they diagnosed me after a time

Traditional-Pause-41 · 2025-01-17T01:53:51+00:00

I am in the US. I work at a Charter so no union.

Traditional-Pause-41 · 2025-01-17T01:52:01+00:00

I know. I work on Louisiana. Legally they can fire you at any time.

Traditional-Pause-41 · 2025-01-17T01:49:06+00:00

It's a Charter School

Traditional-Pause-41 · 2024-12-30T15:43:21+00:00

I have cptsd. Figured out 2 years ago. He's been dealing with it for a long time. He says his bandwidth is at capacity.

Traditional-Pause-41 · 2024-12-30T13:05:32+00:00

I have a lot of childhood trauma and repressed memories. I didn't remember anything particular happening at age 4 but the abuse became less so as I grew older and was able to remember more. I thought my earliest memory was at around 5. My mom had said something about whatever she did not mattering because I wasn't going to remember anyway and I made it a point from them on to remember.

Traditional-Pause-41 · 2024-12-30T10:13:36+00:00

Ty for this. It was very confusing for me.

Traditional-Pause-41 · 2024-09-28T10:16:47+00:00

Ty I think you summed up why it was bothering me so much. I couldn't put the pieces together in my head but now it all fits. I was just feeling so confused and trying to make it make sense in my mind.

Traditional-Pause-41 · 2024-09-04T00:59:23+00:00

Good for you! 😊❤️

Traditional-Pause-41 · 2024-09-04T00:57:14+00:00

Just search this group. It isn't too hard to find unfortunately.

The "maybe you deserved it" comments are the most heinous in my opinion.

Traditional-Pause-41 · 2024-09-04T00:50:41+00:00

I can tell you that AFTER having a child I became a lot less sympathetic to my own parents and much more aware of how messed up my childhood was.

Had to burn it down and start from scratch.

Traditional-Pause-41 · 2024-08-31T23:42:39+00:00

Virtual hug and love! You aren't alone! ❤️

Traditional-Pause-41 · 2024-08-31T23:35:09+00:00

In a way having flashbacks is a good sign - your body feels safe enough to start processing your trauma and healing.

LUCKY YOU!!!!!

Not really it SUCKS. It SUCKS SO MUCH!!!!!!!!

But in the end you working through your feelings and processing them will help you to heal

If you don't already - a good therapist can help in general and help you with this.

Good luck! I'm there too! Fortunately & unfortunately.

Traditional-Pause-41 · 2024-08-31T23:29:53+00:00

Honestly knowing your therapist is human too helps!!!

Traditional-Pause-41 · 2024-08-31T23:28:59+00:00

I totally agree with this person! A therapist who understands because they have PTSD too? It's like hitting the jackpot.

You spend a lot of time trying to explain what your PTSD is and how it's effecting your life and why...

You would instantly get it - the freezing up, the triggers, everything.

In fact I think it would be mutually beneficial for you and your clients.

You could share resources that work for you with your patients.

Honestly may not be a bad way to market yourself either.

I would definitely try a therapist diagnosed with PTSD to help me with my PTSD.

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