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Being Bipolar and in a relationship

Mental Health | Last Active: Dec 26, 2023 | Replies (11)
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@sally12345

Hi, my relationship is with my son. When's has calmed himself he is very sorry for anything he has done of said. But it's hard for me , I feel I should have done more to help him as a child. I feel I failed him sometimes. Which I'm m sure stresses the relationship as well. We can talk openly at times tho.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 17, 2023

@sally12345, I bet you cherish those moments that you can talk openly.

I know you know this, but it bears repeating. Your son has a condition. His condition was not caused by you failing him. I know it can feel that way. As moms, we tend to blame ourselves. Are we perfect? Heck no. But our children being diagnosed with a brain tumor, asthma, bipolar or _______ is not a parental failure. ((hugs))

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bpforlife | @bpforlife | Dec 22, 2023

I would focus less on mistakes in the past and more on the present and being supportive now. I find that many people do not understand what it is like to be Bipolar. Just the fact that he apologizes means he regrets his behavior. I know what that feels like. We often feel embarrased and ashamed after an episode. To have someone be supportive, nonjudgemental and know what to say and how to help is such a gift.

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