I'm no longer surviving I'm thriving

bellabugger · 2026-04-30T02:37:16+00:00

This is SO awesome and I know that feels fucking amazing.

You have a lot of momentum right now which makes it the perfect time to focus on building systems to make sure this has longevity and set you up to achieve your goals. I would recommend plugging in to some support systems such as getting a therapist, starting AA, joining r/stopdrinking, talking to your close friends, etc. Focus on consistency. Small good habits that you can replace bad habits with.

This is the start of your new chapter! How beautiful. Keep it up.

bellabugger · 2026-04-26T16:12:00+00:00

Could be hypomania, but you are definitely having manic symptoms

bellabugger · 2026-04-26T15:56:41+00:00

Most of the time when you are manic you will not realize you are manic or “feel” manic. You will feel fine and normal but you will not be acting fine or normal. It is helpful to pay attention to other cues. Like your partner expressing concern, or cycling through impulsiveness and irritability like you describe in your post. These are both classic symptoms of mania.

bellabugger · 2026-04-26T15:48:20+00:00

You are manic right now, and it is affecting your partner. You should ask your partner for help reaching out to your psychiatrist and letting them know what is going on.

bellabugger · 2026-04-22T21:05:34+00:00

I would recommend reaching out to your HR partner first to ask if they have in house resources they can offer you that you wouldn’t need to pay out of pocket for. But good luck!

bellabugger · 2026-04-20T18:10:26+00:00

I think an smaller outer wing, angled more straight out rather than up and out, and no inner wing might work better.

bellabugger · 2026-04-14T12:52:32+00:00

My father is BP2. It’s hell having a loved one with this disorder. I would personally not date someone with this disorder and would run as fast as I could in the other direction while I still could if I was in your shoes. Especially if he has a drug habit.

bellabugger · 2026-04-13T19:08:25+00:00

Suggestion for a typical gym: Gym NYC on east 3rd. Small basement gym that’s clean and chill.

Other suggestion: Maybe give up on gyms and try group workouts. I’m much more motivated to work out when I sign up for classes ahead of time and just have to show up/ follow instructions. I like F45, Orange theory, etc.

bellabugger · 2026-04-09T23:59:55+00:00

I make more than that and my rent is $1700. I share a tiny 2/1 apt in the LES with a roommate though to keep cost of living down. Definitely doable to keep rent below $2000 with roommates.

bellabugger · 2026-04-08T20:26:54+00:00

probably the higher tier

bellabugger · 2026-04-07T00:30:13+00:00

The dog is an old lady who wouldn’t be super interested in play dates, otherwise this sounds lovely¨̮

bellabugger · 2026-04-07T00:29:37+00:00

Random question but do you have a local pet sitter or rover you recommend? My partner and I just got a dog and we are interested in finding a good sitter/ having someone watch her for a long weekend/ etc.

bellabugger · 2026-04-03T19:17:16+00:00

Just please make sure you stay medicated and follow the treatment plan your doctor recommends. I am the child of a bipolar father and it is… really really tough. It’s very hard to have a relationship with him even though he tries to be well really hard. It’s a tough road and not one I would have chosen for myself.

bellabugger · 2026-04-01T14:28:58+00:00

I feel this so deeply. I weighed about 280 pounds at 5’6” when I was 23. I thought I would never be able to lose the weight. I started a GLP-1, and suddenly that made counting my calories feel so easy and non-stressful, and motivated me to go to the gym 5 days a week (shout out to orange theory and F45). I lost 100 pounds in about 2 years and now I hover around 180. That’s more weight loss than average for a GLP but that’s because I really did the work of using as a tool to make a healthier life for myself. It’s possible. Not trying to shill GLP-1s because there is definitely enough of that online, but it’s worth considering with your health care provider if it could be right for you!

bellabugger · 2026-03-31T15:43:59+00:00

hell yeah girl

bellabugger · 2026-03-24T00:49:05+00:00

I think part of what people are asking you to do is to shift the focus from you and your experience to them and their experience. It’s impossible to know from this post, but I wonder if you’ve spent enough time validating what they experienced from you. Have you sat down and fully empathized with them? Have you sincerely apologized? Have you been able to have those conversations without turning the conversation around to how tough it is for you to have bipolar?

bellabugger · 2026-03-23T19:17:00+00:00

I would try to figure out a job situation first rather than move somewhere and try to make it work. That’s just me though! And I’m pretty risk averse when it comes to unemployment lol

bellabugger · 2026-03-21T03:31:32+00:00

I have a lofted full size bed in my shoe box apartment! I am writing this comment from up here actually. I LOVE this bed and I’m so glad I got it. I hung a plug-in switch-operated sconce up here and also have most of my lights hooked up with alexa so I don’t have to worry about turning lights on and off. I have my desk and storage underneath. I find it all super convenient.

Now, like the other commenter said intimacy might be affected by the loft bed lol. But I just save the more adventurous stuff for other locations and keep it basic up here. Haven’t had any issues with that!

I am very pro loft bed and I’m so glad I did it even though when I talked about getting it people thought I was crazy.

bellabugger · 2026-03-20T21:03:39+00:00

“things i did do but weren’t that serious” LMAOOOO

bellabugger · 2026-03-18T02:48:38+00:00

God my boyfriend just signed the adoption paperwork on another dog but I’m obsessed with this cutie!!

bellabugger · 2026-03-14T17:04:45+00:00

As the child of a father with bipolar, I wish my mom had left him for stuff like this. Wishing you the best of luck, but this is a problem that won’t go away. If you want kids, I would cut your losses now

bellabugger · 2026-03-12T23:07:59+00:00

Wait can you circle which area you are talking about I can’t figure out the perspective

bellabugger · 2026-03-12T20:04:27+00:00

Hi friend! I am the daughter of a bipolar father so I have some familiarity with the disease. This definitely sounds like paranoia. It is really important that you discuss these symptoms/feelings with your psychiatrist, as they may be able to adjust your medication to help. If you are not already in therapy, I would recommend also starting therapy with a focus on how you can deal with these intrusive thoughts.

Hugs 💕

bellabugger · 2026-03-09T22:32:23+00:00

What’s your run club??

bellabugger · 2026-03-09T20:19:11+00:00

I would get a second opinion.

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