Bipolar with extreme anxiety & 3 month old

[noblelala]

Hiya,
I have had bipolar disorder for over 13 years and was mainly stable after a few hospitalisations. But when I came off my medication I got sectioned for mania whilst pregnant, then got depressed. I hit a suicidal low when I gave birth and was in a mother and baby unit for 9 weeks.

I am now in a new place and find everything stressful. From deciding what clothes to wear to overanalyzing and I have lost all interests.

I find I am always on edge waiting till my son cries next for his feed. So I am trying different techniques.

Meditation, going outside each day, and psychological techniques that I have been fortunate enough to have been taught.

My main thing is sleep. I didn't sleep for a few months and I rely on feeling ready. I'm a perfectionist too! But slowly I'might getting through each day with the help of my amazing husband. I'm back onow Meds too.

[monica]

Welcome!

It sounds as if you've been to hell on back but are certainly on the road to recovery which is brilliant to hear. You're doing all the right things to help yourself and have real insight into how you're feeling. That really is half the battle at times.

Recovery is full of ups and down (which is normal) but can be tough. Do you have good solid support around you? Feel free to use this site whenever you wish to - the ladies here really understand you .

Monica