This is a blog about bipolar disorder from a family's point of view. There are three different views when it comes to someone who has a mental illness: The perception of the person with the disorder, observations from family and friends, and the interpretation from a doctor. Our posts represent our experiences.
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
You Are Not My Friend
I told my therapist that I am nice because I want other people to like me. I go the extra mile to please people. For that reason things are expected, underappreciated, and taken for granted.
Stick to my plans. Do not be coerced to do more. "No" is a complete sentence.
Many have given this advice but when the time comes I cave in. I make concessions. I get overwhelmed with anxiety. I end up in tears.
I bend over backwards for others who would not do the same for me. If they cared they
would not treat me that way. Respect.
Being nice to everyone means I am not being nice to myself.
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Down the Drain
In the 5 years since I found out that I have Bipolar Disorder, I have been a good girl adhering to treatment. I hated it the whole time.
My therapist moved in what seems like forever.
My psychiatrist retired. His DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) Number is inactive so my prescriptions can't be refilled.
I need to find other people to replace them. Explaining my life once again.. I do not want to go there. Great excuse. I have been talking about quitting medication for years.
Now that I have no one to watch over me, I don't have to follow the rules.
My husband is pissed.
Now that I have no one to watch over me, I don't have to follow the rules.
My husband is pissed.
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