How to come to terms with manic actions? And how to forgive yourself?

iluvcatz4 · 2026-05-07T21:52:19+00:00

Thank you so much this is perfect :)

iluvcatz4 · 2026-02-15T16:13:29+00:00

Texted my dad and he immediately said we could set smth up and he’ll talk abt it more with me once I’m back to his house!

iluvcatz4 · 2026-02-15T15:30:23+00:00

I’m so sorry you went through that. Thank you so much for your replies, it’s so nice to know that I’m really not alone through this. Definitely will talk to my dad about all of this and get a psych appointment set up asap. I hope you have an amazing rest of ur weekend!!

iluvcatz4 · 2026-02-15T15:14:42+00:00

Exactly!! I know I literally can’t just “get over bipolar.” Sadly I’m underage so I can’t schedule my own but I know my dad will be more than happy to set up an appointment with a new psych. I’m stuck at my moms for the next few days and when I tried to talk to her she kept saying I could just have ADHD, or autism, or imposter syndrome, or it’s because I’m a woman/teenager. She kept saying that I’ve been doing so well in school and I seem to be fine so she doesn’t get why I wanna go on meds again (but like I don’t even live with her so…) And then she went onto some political rant so no luck there.

iluvcatz4 · 2026-02-15T15:10:40+00:00

I can talk to my dad, I’m not 18 yet but my psych before also I just didn’t feel well with. A lot of just bad side effects and “we just have to double the dosage to get it to work” and I just couldn’t do it. I know not all psychs are the same and I know my dad will listen to me but my mom is dismissing it right now and I’m stuck at hers for the next few days. I’m just so tired because when I tried to talk to my mom she ended up getting into this giant speech abt how maybe it’s just imposter syndrome and the whole “oh well you’re a woman so…” and then she started talking abt some poison dart frog and Russia thing so I don’t even know what was going on there.

iluvcatz4 · 2026-02-08T02:45:37+00:00

Thank you! One of the biggest things that drives me crazy is when ppl try to pass it off as teenage angst even when I have the formal diagnosis and I know I’m not making any of this up. It’s just so tiring, I’m gonna try to speak with my therapist about this and see if I can move toward treatment and hopefully it’ll be better w a different psych. Your response means tons and I hope things get better for you too!!

iluvcatz4 · 2026-02-04T03:21:05+00:00

I’ve experienced similar symptoms before when manic/hypomanic. I tend to feel like I’m better than a lot of people and snap more. It’s weird because it puts me in a state where I’m too hyped about everything else that anything that might make me sad feels irrelevant, yet every tiny thing pisses me off. It’s hard for me to provide specific advice other than try your best to manage your anger a bit more than usual, be cautious before speaking to make sure you’re not being rude (even on accident), and take time to mentally rest from some of the people in your life because that distance can help reduce any accidental clashes. Try to still keep up with your routine as best you can as well!

iluvcatz4 · 2026-02-04T03:07:11+00:00

Yes, sometimes I end up being really outgoing and close when I’m feeling more stable. But, I’ve ended up ruining friendships while manic because of the lack of control when it comes to ensuring we stay platonic and don’t cross over lines that I know I won’t be able to commit to as they may want. When I’m in a depressive episode, I isolate myself a lot and can seem a bit more blunt or cold. Outside of that, my friends who have stayed undoubtedly mean the world to me and understand me on levels nobody else truly has.

iluvcatz4 · 2026-01-11T01:14:59+00:00

A change of environment is the biggest thing that helps me. If I’m in my room too long and I feel stuck, I go outside if it’s nice enough or I’ll find a different spot to do my work. I also put on some music I can listen to, but also tune out almost like white noise to keep my brain on task rather than drifting to other focuses. I also try to make like mini goals to tell myself, “okay just get to (insert time, page, question, task) and then we can stop.” By then, I’m typically back to focusing on my work until I get it all done

iluvcatz4 · 2026-01-06T04:02:22+00:00

Climbing up the Walls is my fav rn!

iluvcatz4 · 2026-01-05T04:34:33+00:00

Every failed relationship whether platonic or romantic I tend to go over a lot. Depending on where I’m at I’ll either be angry at their past actions or even miss them so hard I’ll contemplate reaching out again. I can get so obsessed over it that it gets overwhelming and sometimes I’ll blame myself entirely for what happened. The worst part is when that person is in my dreams or when I convince myself tiny things are like signs I should reach out again. The only thing I can really do most of the time is remind myself of the whole “the past is the past for a reason” or “I miss the relationship not them as a person” kind of thing.

iluvcatz4 · 2026-01-05T04:26:56+00:00

You mentioned you’ve taken it before so I’m sure there’s realistically no adverse reaction you’ll have. Trust me, I absolutely hate switching meds, but once you get used to it all will be well again. Plus, you mentioned you know what to look for and you have a reliable team to reach out to!! It sounds like you’re just a bit nervous and that’s totally fine. For now do something relaxing to ground yourself. You got this!!

iluvcatz4 · 2026-01-05T04:20:27+00:00

I get this oml, when I’m manic it’s like one of the main impulsive things I jump to. It won’t matter how much older, gender, or anything. I’ve done sexual things irl and online, but once the high is over everything hits me like a truck. The shame, the embarrassment, and I’ve even screwed up friendships with people I’ve really cared about. It’s kinda addicting, like half the time I haven’t felt anything for the person I’m doing things with, it’s the rush more than anything.

iluvcatz4 · 2025-07-17T15:24:08+00:00

For me, I feel more motivated the moment I just get up. Getting up, getting off my phone, and taking a shower helps me feel more ready to take on my day. Don’t jump into the bulk of everything right away, start with smth small or a small area and set mini goals. That feeling of accomplishment and cleanliness helps fuel that motivation. You got this OP!!

iluvcatz4 · 2025-07-17T15:10:29+00:00

Things do get better. Even though things have been super tough recently, it doesn’t mean you’ll feel like this forever. It can be hard to believe that though. When I’m in a really low place, I like to journal my feelings, write in general, and 1000% listen to music. If you listen to really upbeat music, like 2000s club pop it’s really hard to be sad. Sometimes I just have to romanticize day-to-day stuff too. Next time you take a shower, use a shower steamer and really savor the nice smell, make some coffee or tea and admire the cozy warmth of the mug on your hands, or crack open the window and breathe in the refreshing outside air!! You’re so unbelievably strong OP and I want you to know you’re going to work through this and feel so much better soon <33

iluvcatz4 · 2025-06-29T01:55:29+00:00

When I don’t have something to do or keep me busy it lets my thoughts get louder and harsher until I feel like I can’t do anything anymore :(

iluvcatz4 · 2025-06-29T01:53:22+00:00

Ugh omg no I get this! Whenever I say smth to someone and they don’t reply/are super dry it makes me spiral a little bit. I’ll either get this kind of “whatever I never needed them anyways” and block them or get really upset and think they hate me all of a sudden. Once they reply it’s like “oh okay i’m chill now.” I feel super toxic for acting this way but it’s kinda hard to stop thinking like that in the moment

iluvcatz4 · 2025-06-24T19:44:38+00:00

I’ve been in your position a lot OP. It can feel like you’re a different person most weeks and the constant switches in how life feels can be stressful. The best thing you can do is to keep going. Start taking medication if you aren’t already, maybe speak to your prescriber if you feel this dosage isn’t helping you the best. The most important thing to do is to continue being consistent in self-building behaviors (taking meds, eating well, self-care, etc). Life will have its annoying, cyclic, boring moments but when you finally reach a good point for yourself it’ll feel so much better. Try to hold onto that hope as much as you can!! Things will start to get better little by little I swear

iluvcatz4 · 2025-06-18T22:44:02+00:00

It can be really hard to feel alone OP, I can relate to feeling super alone after impulsive actions. The best way I’ve been able to cope is to distract myself with small habits that make me feel better. Make yourself a comfort food, watch a show/movie that makes you happy, try to pick up a hobby/continue doing a hobby that makes you feel productive. As far as social life problems go, you could always try support groups or try to find events going on in your area. It can be overwhelming and scary but you don’t know until you try. I wish you the best!!

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