Gypsy
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Hi, I am Bipolar 1 and have not always been a great parent because of my symptoms, and compulsive behavior. Now, that I am on meds and getting help, I am able to be a much better mom. Depression is the horrible side of this disease. I know it will have to go up eventually. The gambling is but a symptom of the mania. I am assuming your husband wants to take your son because of your behavior, as a result of not taking meds. So, if you were to get help maybe it would help with the issues with the other stuff going on and enable you to deal with everything else a little more calmly. When we are flip flopping from mood to mood , we can't deal with life very well. Other people tend to see us in the complete chaos ,that we are actually living in. We can't always see the reality around us, when we are not on meds, and balanced. So, first things, first things. I can't be a very good parent if I am not taking care of me, and my mental illness or if I am acting out in some other compulsive behavior, I am not really present for anyone. Not even myself. So, slow down, and get honest and think about whats really important here. The gambling and not taking meds, or you and your son? Untreated addiction, and untreated bipolar can cause suicide. So, these are some serious issues to think about. Its really your decision, and I hope you make the right ones. In the mean time we are here for you. God bless Gypsy God Bless,Gypsy |
