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Need to just ramble and vent...

By mistychild62 Saturday, November 17, 2007

It's early Saturday morning and I really should be in bed asleep, especially as worn out as I feel. Yet, I've got all this stuff on my mind. I saw my Pysch. Doc yesterday. She tells me that she hasn't actually "written down that I am bipolar", but she feels that I have a mixed bag of disorders. She stated that I have a Mood Disorder without a doubt (most likely Bipolar), then she went on to tell me that I have a Borderline Personality Disorder, G.A.D. w/agoraphobia and P.T.S.D.. Huh?   We talked about the B.P.D. (cuz that is a new dx for me). She said the only way to help that is through therapy.....  Which, thankfully, I don't mind going to especially if it is one on one. I've already been in therapy for the most part of 20 yrs., so I'm asking myself, how much more and what else???  In the middle of discussing all this with her, I was on the end part of a pretty nasty panic attack. She is continuing me on the Zyprexa, but she is having to give me samples because of the recent litagations. I'm also continuing with my other meds as well. We decided together that I would increase the Zyprexa to twice a day, since it did help curve the panic attacks for at least a decent amount of time. Due to a move, I'm having to find a Pysch. Doc and Therapist that is closer to my home. I hate to go through the transition once again, but I don't think my mind and body can handle the 100 mile round trip to keep seeing my current doc and therapist. Unsure  This coming week I'm meeting with my NEW therapist who is with a different office and doctor all together. I'm praying that she will be able to help me get further into dealing with it all.

 

In the last year, my parents, my oldest son (he's 26) and both of my brothers have turned away from me. I also ended up giving my 2nd ex husband custody of my youngest son just recently. I honestly did not want to do that, but I felt he would do better without me. Cry   The last 3 yrs. have been my hardest, I believe. Due to my 2nd divorce and all the stuff that surrounded it. Actually, life has just been hard for a long time. I know you all can relate. Heart  

 

The man in my life now is wonderfulHeart , I'm trying really hard not to mess this relationship up. I honestly don't feel I deserve such a wonderful, caring human being in my life, but I'm Thankful that he is in my life. As well as his family, which I'm becoming closer to and am thankful.

 

With the holidays quickly approaching, I don't know what to do about my family or how to handle the situation. I miss both of my sons dearly and I have a 10 month old Granddaughter that I have yet to hold or even see. Probably doubtful that I ever will. I also have two Grandsons that I have not seen in ages. My oldest grandson is as old as my youngest son. The other one is 4 yrs. old.  I was closer to my oldest grandson because I had the chance to get to know him a little bit. Sad  It's seems so hard to get family & friends to understand. I never thought in my wildest dreams that my oldest son would turn his back though. My parents doing the same has really hurt, but they blame me for a lot and I accept the blame even if others tell me that some of it is not mine to accept. (hope that makes sense) My youngest son, he just doesn't understand. God love him. I feel like a total failure as a person, woman, mom & daughter.

11/17/07 9:52am

I'm so sorry for the hard stuff you're going through.  I think first of all you need to stop beating yourself up.  Secondly, I think you should do what you can to mend your relationships with your kids and parents.  We can't change the mistakes we made in the past,but with love we can forgive alot.  Hopefully, you can find a way to mend your fences with your family.  Support is so incredibly important.  In addition to the individual therapy, maybe finding a support group with other people who've experienced what you have can help you work through some of the issues.

I pray that you can reestablish the closeness with your kids and your parents.  Love and forgiveness is such an incredibly healing thing.  Before they can forgive you though, you have to forgive yourself.  Your son is not better off without you.  You are his mother and he needs you, no matter what he says or how you think about it.  The best you can do is be his mother, be there for him,and do what you have to in order to make yourself as healthy as possible.  He doesn't have to live with you in order for you to have a relationship with him.

11/17/07 6:47pm

Hi,

Better to get it out. I need to do that too sometimes. It can make you feel a lot better.

My partner was recently diagnosed with BP. His family have had real difficulties understanding why he has done things in the past and have criticised his actions. He feels very guilty about things he has done to his family while he was sick. He has had 3 marriages and left them and children which is very difficult for people to understand. 

This will be the first Christmas where he will see his family in quite a number of years....This Christmas unlike the other Christmases....we know why he did some things that others can't understand. Educating others on your illness is important for them to accept what things are like for you and why you have done some of the things in your life. You do not have to "go on" about it...just gently, tell the ones you are closest to and let them filter the information to others. There are some good books available which might give them some information. That might be a good Xmas present for the family to pass around.

My partner and I have a poem...written by William Blake..Part of it goes....

...." and throughout all eternity

      I forgive you and you forgive me".

First forgive yourself, forgive them for their judgement( they didn't understand) and work at slowly having a better relationship with them all. My partners boys are coming back to him now( age 26 and 28) and he is having a great time re establishing his relationship with them. It is better than  ever was because they understand him now. You never lose your children.....remember that! Take care. R

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By mistychild62— Last Modified: 12/19/10, First Published: 11/17/07