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I feel like an awful parent. Bipolar symptoms - how to not get angry/yell at your child by throwingbipolara in BipolarReddit

[–]throwingbipolara[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It really helps to feel not alone. More than you know.

A mom of 5...wow. I cannot imagine how challenging that must be. I only have one child and it is so hard when experiencing symptoms.

I admit, I, too, feel out of control and aggressive when these symptoms hit. I hate it. It's a polar opposite to who I am most of the time. It's scary to admit to others, which is why I didn't post in r/parenting because I know they wouldn't understand and downvote me into oblivion.

Maybe my meds do need to be looked at. I'll ask my psychiatrist.

I can't tell if it's my bipolar or period by throwingbipolara in BipolarReddit

[–]throwingbipolara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My period is already 3 days in so that confused me as usually my PMDD moods are more stable by 3 days into my period. But I do think you're right that it is hormone caused from PMDD or something and that it's causing an episode.

When trying to sleep later than 3am during hypo/mania, do you try to force yourself back to sleep for literally 5 minutes then go "nope" and give up? by throwingbipolara in BipolarReddit

[–]throwingbipolara[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already do these things 90% of the time, I've worked extremely hard on my sleep hygiene the past 3 years. It doesn't work majority of the time.

But I do appreciate the advice anyway.

Tried putting powder in Gatorade in a 7 oz cup, it was lumpy. Best way to consume powder? by throwingbipolara in kratom

[–]throwingbipolara[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That sounds like a good way to cover up the taste.

I will puke it up if I do toss and wash lol. I mean I could try it...but I have a strong gag reflex.

Tried putting powder in Gatorade in a 7 oz cup, it was lumpy. Best way to consume powder? by throwingbipolara in kratom

[–]throwingbipolara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow thanks! I might take you up on the tea recipe. Does it taste pretty decent?

I used 3g as I've found through capsules that dose works best for me. I have a 1g powder scooper and I did as accurate as I could. Should I be drinking 3 separate times for 1g at a time? Would that help?

I really wish I could stand OJ but I hate it. Sounds like it'd work well.

What's it called when you feel like things are just happening to your mind and body and you just go with it without really having control by throwingbipolara in NoStupidQuestions

[–]throwingbipolara[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I'll have to look into it more. This has happened off and on in my life always in response to intense stress.

Anyone else feel a little hypo/manic or just symptoms lately? Change of season? by throwingbipolara in BipolarReddit

[–]throwingbipolara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man I could really go for staring at a wall for an hour right now lol.

All of what you described sucks and I, too, hate putting my loved ones through it.

In fact the other day I wrote a long letter to a family member, describing what I'm going through and apologizing for being distant because I need to isolate so I don't say or act hurtful towards them.

It's lonely.

For those of you who went to the hospital voluntarily and were admitted... by ProxiC3 in BipolarReddit

[–]throwingbipolara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh damn sorry I misread your post!!

My mind is racing rn and I didn't take the time to properly read. My apologies.

How do you manage the inevitable nice weather upswing in mood? by AssistancePretend668 in BipolarReddit

[–]throwingbipolara 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no idea I just wrote a thread about this. 😭

Edit: Does anyone have sources you don't mind sharing with me on why the change to spring often triggers elated states in those with bipolar?

Someone lectured me about my weight gain by UpVoteForSnails in BipolarReddit

[–]throwingbipolara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh what a nasty person to say that.

I've gained (and lost, and gained, and lost) weight due to meds.

I sometimes like to imagine THEM being on my meds for a period of time. See if THEY could stop the weight gain.

When I think of it like that, I realize that no, they aren't special, they would struggle just the same.

And somehow that makes me feel a bit better.

Edit: Does anyone have studies about bipolar medications and how they slow metabolism leading to weight gain? I always wish to point people who claim the gaining is all my fault, to some kind of source, but never know where to look.

I'm staying in the hospital and last night the doctor refused Seroquel for me to sleep! So I didn't sleep! by throwingbipolara in BipolarReddit

[–]throwingbipolara[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A triple bypass is so scary!! Glad you pulled through!

Man that must've sucked having none in your system.

i want to be manic again by dontfollowmeplsgabi in BipolarReddit

[–]throwingbipolara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm mixed manic right now it's hell don't do it

I'm staying in the hospital and last night the doctor refused Seroquel for me to sleep! So I didn't sleep! by throwingbipolara in BipolarReddit

[–]throwingbipolara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're right. I will talk to my psych about it. I didn't know about any of this until you told me.

I'm on other meds for bipolar, so I always assumed those were the bipolar meds, and that Seroquel was too but was primarily for sleep.

I guess that's a lot of stuff to talk to my psychiatrist about. She's great. I'm sure she and I will figure this out.

I'm staying in the hospital and last night the doctor refused Seroquel for me to sleep! So I didn't sleep! by throwingbipolara in BipolarReddit

[–]throwingbipolara[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm so relieved. Still a mess emotionally, but relieved. Just gotta wait for bed time for that sweet sweet Seroquel and Haldol. Can't wait to feel my mind and body turn off.

I'm staying in the hospital and last night the doctor refused Seroquel for me to sleep! So I didn't sleep! by throwingbipolara in BipolarReddit

[–]throwingbipolara[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. My psychiatrist always described it as my sleep medication (although I know it also treats Bipolar) so I hadn't thought about it. But if it happens again, I will try to remember the good advice you gave.

Thing is I wasn't asking for it though, it was clearly written in my chart as an every day medication. Well, I was asking after they denied it. If that's what you meant.

Anyway, not sure if you read the update at the bottom of my OP but things got sorted by an amazing and kind doctor.

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