for the anon thing. I'm not really sure how to start this. Basically I've got Bipolar Disorder and lately, even though i've been taking my meds, and doing all the right things (not locking up in my room all day every day, getting moving, taking meds when I get manic) everything seems to be getting harder. I'm almost 20 years old, and I can't drive, I can't find a job, and I haven't started College. I feel like my illness is taking over my life sometimes.
My mom has Bipolar Disorder, so I can understand it being a huge toll on your life. It isn’t an easy bridge to get over but you have your entire life to do those things.
To be honest friend a few months ago I was there too, My parents weren’t helping me with school and I couldn’t find a job to save my life. It sucks, you don’t want to get out of bed or do anything. I blew apart a couple friendships from it and it was just a whole bad scene.
Going to lay some more honesty down on you too, You don’t have to get over it all in one day. Start out small if it seems like a lot, Try talking to a counsellor or a close friend or family member if it will make you fell better. Maybe try looking for jobs you would enjoy in your area [like if you like art and drawing maybe try looking for an art store or something fun]
Maybe that’s a big step at once, perhaps try doing a hobby you enjoy to make yourself feel better, going outside, find a new book to read or someone new to talk too, maybe try new foods or baking, stuff to combat the negativity of your situation.
As for taking your meds, it is your body. If you don’t want to take your pills then you shouldn’t have too. If you know they would help/if you think they would make you feel better then try to make it more of a routine to take them. I’ve been trying to eat healthier and drink more water to keep me feeling better, sometimes something as little as that can help. Even if it’s a tiny bit. So don’t stress over your pills too much.
Having a Manic episode is quite a lot to deal with though I have to say, I’m sorry to hear you deal with them. When I was young my mom tried to go to the doctor about depression and the pills she gave my mom actually fueled her manic episodes and made them last for considerable amounts of time. It was really scary being around her and she made a lot of poor decisions.
It broke my heart not knowing how to help her or what too do, If you have others around you that are trying to help then maybe explain to them what you are going through and what they could do to help you through.
As for driving and school, well I can’t drive either yo, I am scared shitless of driving but I really want too. Honestly we just need to go out and get it done, Unless you don’t feel you are ready [which is 100% ok too] AND AS FOR SCHOOL/COLLEGE I promise you that you have your entire life to go to school, you don’t need to know what you are doing with your life all right now.
I hope this all helped / I’m sorry if it was too much. I send hugs through tumblr (/;-;)/
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OK WAIT I AM SO SORRY I READ YOUR ASK WRONG. but for the people who need it I’m keeping this all up there Q-Q
SO TO YOU ANON, it’s ok if it gets hard sometimes, If you are doing all the right things than that’s all anyone can ask for. Take what you can from what i’ve said if it’s helpful and I promise it will get better for you