How is it going, everyone? Share whatever you feel like sharing!
Very fortunate to be in the managing-stage of treatment. About to make a major change starting in May, so I’m enjoying the stability while I can. The change is giving up alcohol completely and I drink a lot, so I expect some… turbulence.
Wow, that’s such a big and healthy change! I’m wishing you luck - you can do it despite the turbulence!
I struggled with drinking in the past, and it was the worst for the bipolar, definitely was some self-destruction in it for me. I maybe have a social drink once a month now, but that’s it. Quality of life way up.
Not great. Bipolar type 2, and today decided I don’t need lithium anymore. I know this is a mistake, but like so many other mistakes I make repeatedly, I feel like a passenger watching my meat robot actively working against my best interests.
Hopefully tomorrow reason will prevail.
Tomorrow has come - is it any better? I hope the meat robot complies today.
I appreciate you asking. No better today, still screaming at myself as I watch myself making this stupid choice.
Taking them out of the bottle, laying them out just like I always do, but when it’s time to take… Straight to the trash. Burying my shame under other things so my partner doesn’t see. I know she would be equal parts disappointed and upset with me.
I’m really sorry this is happening. At least know there is zero judgment here, just compassion. Sending you loving energy and hoping you get better soon.
Four doctors appointments this week have me a but anxious but I’m determined to improve my stability! I’m not sure if it’s a placebo effect yet but small doses of lacmictal and Buspar seem to be helpful so far.
Woohoo, keep going, you’ll get there!
I am having a rough time. I feel like I am getting bad again. Then at the same time I feel bad about calling off for it. I just feel like there is nothing I can do that won’t disappoint or anger people.
I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling. Try to take it one day at a time, and know that help is available. Sending you positive thoughts.
I’m sorry you’re having a rough time. Taking care of yourself is important, and it sucks that people don’t understand it. I hope you have the time and space to just be for a bit.
