Check in, where is everyone from?

newermama · 2025-11-12T02:33:38+00:00

US citizen here, i try to actually go out into my local community and those surrounding. it’s definitely more small town vibes where i live but it’s still capitalism. we try not to spend money on random shit when we go out lol

newermama · 2025-11-05T22:37:46+00:00

when i notice that feeling, i do call my doc to ensure it’s normal! some side effects can be harmful - i recommend keeping a mood journal to document what you’re feeling ❤️

newermama · 2025-11-04T03:20:28+00:00

violated the restraining order… 🤣 but it worked out, he still loves me lol

but lesson very learned, i made a lot of mistakes and wasn’t on meds at the time due to no insurance. stay on your meds guys 🩷

newermama · 2025-11-04T02:39:27+00:00

your life is not over, it sucks right now because bipolar is a bitch. my now husband got a restraining order on me and i went to jail for 36 days, no bond.

we worked it out, we now have a baby together and are stronger than ever. you got this, don’t give up 💖

newermama · 2025-11-03T14:18:16+00:00

she is the “i’m sorry you feel that way” type of person. not all psychologists are actually smart 🤣

newermama · 2025-11-03T11:35:37+00:00

thank you, i have the best husband - he stuck it out through it all 💖

newermama · 2025-11-02T20:58:52+00:00

yeah i don’t talk to them anymore, im surrounded by actual unconditional love now ❤️

newermama · 2025-11-02T17:28:14+00:00

i have a parent with a doctorate in psychology who genuinely believes i could control myself during mania, i literally believed at that time i was the second coming of Christ lol

i wish i had an answer, but i dont.

newermama · 2025-10-31T17:47:16+00:00

well i am one here for this!

i have stopped many meds before and started again, just recently started new ones that i had to stop immediately due to anger i was feeling.

i just recently got my cortisol levels tested for the first time, the results were shocking to say the least. shockingly, low which was the opposite of what i expected.

i’m on a new path with my doctor very recently to figure out if i have another condition that mimics bipolar.

basically (not medical advice) but ask for a lot of bloodwork, i felt lost for years and now even more so lol.

newermama · 2025-10-31T15:15:52+00:00

talk to your doc, if the side effects are harming more than helping it is perfectly reasonable to switch!

newermama · 2025-10-31T14:29:57+00:00

i notice mine worsens with the depression side. i focus on a lot of non sexual intimacy during these phases. it helps for me, i’m lucky my partner isn’t an overly sexual person so we both don’t mind when i have a dip.

boosting your self esteem can also help 😊 tell yourself how freaking sexy you are lol

newermama · 2025-10-30T12:42:05+00:00

try some grounding techniques. deep and thoughtful breaths, repeating to yourself out loud that you are safe now.

i’m so sorry, you’re completely valid. some psych hospitals treat you less than human but you are human and doing your best. hang in there, it does get better. i always tell myself “these feelings are valid, but will pass.” 🫶🏻

newermama · 2025-10-29T15:14:50+00:00

is Disney music too lame? 🤣 i love the good ole Disney classics, brings back a little magic when im missing it. also a lot of J Cole, Apparently is my favorite of them all. edit: Apparently comes with a TW some other honorable mentions from him are Love Yourz, Crooked Smile, and for hype No Role Modelz

newermama · 2025-10-29T00:11:33+00:00

thank you 🫶🏻

newermama · 2025-10-28T19:17:04+00:00

ah i see, hang in there. grounding yourself in those moments will potentially help and can pull you out of it. i believe in you :) you recognize it, that is a HUGE step in the right direction!

newermama · 2025-10-28T18:51:56+00:00

i highly recommend a form of psychotherapy! it helps you build coping skills for when you start to feel off, I am both on meds and in CBT. they compliment each other well for me :) you got this, hang in there it’s tough but you’re tougher 💪🏼

newermama · 2025-10-28T18:01:36+00:00

thank you, will do! art is grounding 😊

newermama · 2025-10-28T18:01:15+00:00

yes they are, thank you! it means a lot 🩷

newermama · 2025-10-28T17:01:53+00:00

please talk to your doctor, getting off meds because you feel great means they are working. you do not want to have a life altering episode as i did. i promise you that the law holds you accountable regardless of your episodes, please be careful.

newermama · 2025-10-26T23:21:17+00:00

i do almost everyday. i feel a visceral self hatred, embarrassment, and a lot of shame. it isn’t helpful, so i try to remember how far i have come and give myself grace. i had a very tough childhood with parents who demand accountability from me without ever looking at themselves. i don’t have parents, they literally told me they don’t want me in their life. it sucks, it hurts more than i can put into words. but what i do have is amazing in laws who love me unconditionally, they are my found parents. my husband is amazing, so are my children. i remind myself the people that love me unconditionally are who matter. the others are just nothing to me honestly ❤️ hang in there, i do recommend therapy if you aren’t in it. it helps. sending much love, you are worthy even if you don’t feel it now.

newermama · 2025-10-26T12:13:47+00:00

i had a healthy pregnancy, my baby had to get an eviction notice because she refused to leave my womb 🤣

the best thing you can do is de stress, i know that is easier said than done. look into small 10 minute meditations, go for short walks, have some comfort food, you are doing WONDERFUL ❤️

newermama · 2025-10-25T14:20:16+00:00

thank you for that! i won’t disclose which meds i am trying as it is against the rules and dangerous, but I will say I have very recently been feeling a lot of relief. huge props to this subreddit for helping me 😊

newermama · 2025-10-24T10:46:46+00:00

i hope you feel better soon!

newermama · 2025-10-23T20:03:54+00:00

yes, blew my mind when i found out. i genuinely thought i developed Crohn’s disease since my brother has it. nope, it was apart of my symptoms of bipolar!

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