Bipolar, high's and low's

[Reddie]

I'm having trouble at the moment on a manic low, not sleeping well at nights and sleeping all day, racing thoughts, worried all the time about trivial things that I probably shouldn't. Not eating correctly, lost all interests in everything, keeping myself isolated from everyone. Friends call me and I make up excuses that I cant come out to socialize with them. I live with my two son's, one 28, the other 31, both wont talk to me because of some of the things I've said to them lately. The only thing that I get pleasure from is my little dog, which my son's hate. My day consists of getting up because my dog wants to go outside around 7.30am, I  take her outside so she can pee, then its back to bed till 1pm or 2ish, sometimes even later, then sit in front of the telly till dinner, when I open a can of baked beans then take it back to my own area away from the boys. Some times I think if I were dead, they wouldn't find out for days, I would never harm myself. If I call them on there mobiles to buy me something while there out they never pick up and make up excuses there phone isn't working. Looking forward to hearing from anyone that will talk to me........... 

[Guest_5218]

Hi Steve.  Nice to meet you.  You have such a lot going on in your life, it must be really hard.  Unfortunately I know nothing about what you are going through with regards your BiPolar, so I really cant help there.  It is great though that you are about to get a Mental Health Plan going next week.  Hopefully that will enable you to get some professional help to start making things easier for you.  As a Carer yourself, you need to get on top of things as soon as possible.

In the meantime I would be very happy to talk to you anytime.  And it appears that one thing we do have in common is our love for our dogs.  My profile picture is my little mini foxie x chihauhau, Holly.  She is an absolute delight, and I dont know what I would do without her sometimes.  I am unable to tell what breed your dog is, but she looks lovely, and I would love to hear more about her.  But this thread here is not the place to do that, as we need to stay 'on topic' here.  Anyway, Chris B has provided the link to the Pet thread in his reply above.  Just click on the red bit and it will take you straight to the pet thread.  I would be happy to discuss dogs with you any time.  

Another area you may be interested in just for a bit of chat time and company when you need it, is the BB Cafe.  You will find plenty of friendly people there who will be very welcoming to you and who will be more than happy to chat with you about anything.  You dont need to stay 'on topic' with that one.  The BB Cafe is open 24/7, so anytime you find you would like some company, go along and post a reply, and there will almost certainly be someone there to greet you.

Hang in there Steve, things will get better again soon, I'm sure.

Sherie xx

[white knight]

Hi Reddie,

Well that's explains your situation better, thanks. In my humble opinion it seems the interaction issues with your sons and yourself needs a counsellor to deal with.

Hope you find an answer to it all. Glad you are here, its a great place some of us call home.

Tony WK