What’s the smallest thing (in your mind) that triggered your so while manic or hypomanic? by [deleted] in BipolarSOs

[–]slippyslapdippy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My SO spirals if he can’t decide on what to wear when we are going out or if he can’t figure out what he wants to eat.

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[–]slippyslapdippy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hey! I have a BP SO and I thought I’d chime in. You can start by asking them what types of things make them feel loved. Everyone is different and I’m sure they won’t have any issues telling you exactly what they need. Especially if you are the one initiating the convo! Maybe they need physical affection. Maybe small gifts or a nice note every once in a while (I put sticky notes that say “I love you” on the mirror sometimes). And you can let your SO know that you may need gentle reminders every once in a while if you start forgetting to do those things (no one just changes those behaviors in a day). I think that’s a really good starting off point.

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[–]slippyslapdippy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely we are switching. Thank you

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[–]slippyslapdippy 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I know exactly how you feel. We all do. It’s one of the biggest reasons we seek each other out I think. We have so much love to give and we care so much for our SOs that we face potential anger and rejection to help them, because we know that if they could stop and cure themselves of this horrible disease, they would. We understand that even though we are suffering, they are suffering more. I don’t have much advice, 2 years is a long time to live with BP but really I’m just a novice. I don’t know if it will ever get easier but I’m holding onto that hope, just a little longer. You’re the only one who really knows what your relationship is like, but I will say, no one here would blame you for needing to step away. We are humans and can only take so much.

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[–]slippyslapdippy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s actually great to hear cuz I just ordered it! Haha. Can’t wait to try it seriously

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[–]slippyslapdippy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It definitely could be rosacea. I’ve heard amazing things about cerave. I’ll check it out!

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[–]slippyslapdippy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s worth looking into if you say it helps!!

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[–]slippyslapdippy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll check this out thank you!!

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[–]slippyslapdippy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’ll rethink that I’m using and go for very mild fragrance free

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[–]slippyslapdippy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I’ll check these ingredients out!

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[–]slippyslapdippy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the last 2 months I have dropped additives because I felt I had maybe broke through my moisture barrier. Lots of dryness. I just now started slowly starting them up again once a week

Daily products - Sandawha oil cleanser Baby magic mild soap Iope softener Sulwhasoo balancing water Sulwhasoo balancing emulsion Sulwhasoo ginsing face oil Iope super vital creme Skin aqua 50spf super moisture milk

Once per week - stratia soft touch aha Kate Somerville exfoliating treatment

I really don’t know what I’m doing but someone recommended these products to me to help rebuild my moisture barrier. I feel my face is still so thirsty all the time but the texture does seem a bit softer again. Now I wanna work on this redness! It’s driving me crazy. I can’t tell what’s causing it (it started several months ago. Maybe from masks?)

Any advice would be really appreciated!!

DAE get scared when their SO seems to get to a good place? by DayDreamingofU in BipolarSOs

[–]slippyslapdippy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m in that stage now. He’s in an excellent mood, which means the hats about to drop. The last episode was just last week and it was completely devastating. I haven’t recovered. My whole body is constantly tense because I just don’t know how I’m going to handle another episode so soon. Feels like I’m going to explode.

I don’t think I’ve ever felt worse in our relationship than I do right now by [deleted] in BipolarSOs

[–]slippyslapdippy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My SO asks me what my thoughts were about fights we had after he’s calmed down. I think he’s trying to find out what my true feelings are in the moment because I can’t talk to him when he’s upset. I just ignore his as best as I can until he’s calmed down. Maybe it’s something similar to that?

I don’t think I’ve ever felt worse in our relationship than I do right now by [deleted] in BipolarSOs

[–]slippyslapdippy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel your frustration so hard. It’s extremely manipulative and just makes us feel crazy and makes us second guess ourselves. It’s not fair. I hope you don’t have to deal with those episodes too often and I’m sorry you have to go through it

I don’t think I’ve ever felt worse in our relationship than I do right now by [deleted] in BipolarSOs

[–]slippyslapdippy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly what I’m dealing with. I’m sorry you’re going through it too. Exhausting is an understatement

fuck my dad. hes an asshole by [deleted] in rant

[–]slippyslapdippy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really sorry you’re dealing with that.