Parents of kids with bipolar disorder..
I often feel sorry for my mom. She has to deal with so much concerning this illness. I’m having a super tough day today and she knows it. I always tell her what I’m going through. I am very honest: “I’m sick today. The depression is really bad.”
My mom has used the Health Cards for seven years- this means she knows what I need, but it doesn’t make it easy. She knows I am safe and that I know how to take care of myself. But it must just break her heart to see her child so sick.
I’m lucky that she was willing and able to learn my system. It has saved our relationship – and my life! many times.
I have options, as we all do- when I’m this depressed. On some days, I really do need to see friends and hang out. But friends aren’t [ Read More ]
