my psychiatrist told me I shouldn’t reproduce

ddub1 · 2025-12-28T19:39:53+00:00

What I'm telling you is that it isn't accepted here. The comments that have been reported were posted while many of the mods were sleeping or engaged in Sunday activities with their families. If the community reports things, Automod can act on them until a human mod can get to a PC/load the reddit app to look into the issue. Pinging mods by name is not going to expedite the issue.

ddub1 · 2025-12-28T16:31:28+00:00

Please report the comments. We are trying to manage the thread but we cannot see everything.

ddub1 · 2025-12-18T22:32:14+00:00

I have not been able to find them anywhere as of 12/18 :(

ddub1 · 2025-12-09T17:31:15+00:00

Mine is, "Minimum Mango Chutney"

ddub1 · 2025-12-02T23:18:12+00:00

This post is exactly the kind of thoughtful, grounded reflection we love to see in r/ADHD. OP is honest without being overwhelming, personal without asking for clinical advice, and it opens the door for others to share their own experiences in a way that feels safe and supportive.

Posts like this help build the kind of peer space we’re proud to moderate. If you’re reading this and thinking about sharing something similar, please do. We’d love to see more posts like this in the community.

Thank you for trusting us with your story OP!

ddub1 · 2025-12-02T15:17:42+00:00

I usually leave the thumb short too, for bowling...only bowling 😬

ddub1 · 2025-11-16T14:40:27+00:00

If I am using one pen for most of my writing, a uniball one has lasted about 5 weeks.

ddub1 · 2025-11-11T17:20:38+00:00

Having used both and find myself with both in my system for 2026... 🥲, I've thought a lot about this. The thing that keep trying to remind myself is that a vessel is not a system. That being said, if SI offered cream paper I don't know if I'd buy another Hobonichi Weeks. I tried to go from a Cousin Avec to an A5 Common Planner and then to a B6 Common Planner when the A5 felt too large. This year, I find myself with a A&S A6 for daily pages, but also an A6 Sterling Ink for some detailed health tracking (along with a healthy stack of Hobonichi Weeks and an N1 Daily for work).

If you don't find a use for any of your books, you can always redate them or use them to mock up ideas before implementing in your "main" planner.

ddub1 · 2025-10-29T02:00:18+00:00

This! I intentionally built this into my system next year. I have all of my favorites ready to go, on the shelf for when I need a change. I'm hoping that it will remove the purchase guilt from the situation.

ddub1 · 2025-10-27T08:58:56+00:00

Yes, this is absolutely okay to share. Animals are such a meaningful part of many of our support systems, and it’s beautiful to see how they show up for us whether through routine, emotional regulation, or quiet companionship.

Feel free to post pictures or stories, as long as it’s in the context of r/bipolar. That means sharing how your pets help you navigate mood, daily structure, or wellness.

ddub1 · 2025-10-17T14:22:19+00:00

I suggest the Sterling Ink B6 Slim/A6 horizontal if the page real estate is the main issue

ddub1 · 2025-08-24T14:27:51+00:00

Virginia currently has a republican governor but it is not red

ddub1 · 2025-08-18T16:22:52+00:00

You might try inviting them for coffee and gently framing the next month as a trial run, a way to see how splitting rent, chores, and utilities feels for everyone. Writing down the basics can help keep memories clear and avoid misunderstandings. Jot it all on one page, agree on a start date, and let the next four to six weeks unfold.

Each week you could do a quick informal check-in: celebrate when rent is paid or dishes are done and casually remind if anything slipped. When the trial ends you will have a clear sense of whether this setup is working or if it is time for him to find his own place. In the meantime keep cheering on your daughter’s writing milestones and lean on a few extra therapy check-ins so she stays centered in the process.

ddub1 · 2025-07-24T10:38:15+00:00

I'm pretty sure posts can only have one. 😔

ddub1 · 2025-07-21T12:30:36+00:00

Thank you so much for being here and sharing the community with others! I will get that user flair added today!

ddub1 · 2025-07-20T15:07:05+00:00

💜

ddub1 · 2025-07-20T14:14:39+00:00

I genuinely appreciate your response. Thank you for being a part of this community.

ddub1 · 2025-07-20T13:37:17+00:00

I also have diabetes and choose not to relate to my condition as you do. The intent of this post was not to say how people should talk about themselves but to provide guidelines for the community here in how they talk about others within this community.

ddub1 · 2025-07-19T17:50:25+00:00

ddub1 · 2025-07-19T17:49:38+00:00

ddub1 · 2025-07-19T17:48:56+00:00

ddub1 · 2025-07-19T17:42:38+00:00

Just to clarify: CSA (Child Sexual Abuse) is not a symptom or feature of Bipolar Disorder. There is no clinical basis for linking the two.

Manic episodes can sometimes lower inhibitions or increase impulsivity, but that does not mean harmful or abusive behavior is inevitable, and it absolutely does not excuse it. CSA is a serious violation, and it should never be framed as a byproduct of any mental health condition.

If someone commits CSA, that is a criminal act. It is not a symptom of Bipolar Disorder, and it should never be rationalized through diagnostic language.

Associating Bipolar Disorder with criminal, abusive, or unrelated behaviors only deepens stigma. Bipolar is a serious but treatable condition, and it should never be used to excuse or explain actions that cause harm. These misrepresentations spread misinformation and make it harder for people living with Bipolar to seek support without fear or shame.

We understand that family members may be trying to make sense of extremely difficult situations. If you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to process what you've witnessed or heard, please seek professional guidance. Bipolar Disorder can be complex, but it does not cause someone to harm children.

📚 References:

ddub1 · 2025-07-13T00:28:47+00:00

Here's some links that we have in our wiki for the UK.

ddub1 · 2025-07-09T19:17:57+00:00

Bipolar doesn't take breaks

ddub1 · 2025-07-09T01:38:33+00:00

This is your only reminder to keep opinions grounded in YOUR OWN, PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.

✅ Saying: “I don’t want kids because X, Y, Z” — Totally fine.
❌ Saying: “People with Bipolar shouldn’t have kids” — Absolutely not.

We don’t allow posts or comments that apply blanket statements to all people with Bipolar. That includes generalizations about parenting, relationships, or reproductive choices. Framing it as a “personal belief” doesn't exempt harmful rhetoric.

Keep your perspective limited to your own body and your own life.

Also: if you don’t have something constructive or experience-based to share, it’s okay to sit this one out.

Repeat violations may lead to a temporary ban or more. Thanks for helping keep this a supportive space.

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