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Really wobbly

frogSenior Contributor20 Aug 2017, 1:54 pm AEST

Really wobbly

Any advice and suggestions about how to stay grounded and do self care much appreciated. I have some big stressors in my life right now. That combined with Bipolar 1 and Anxiety is really knocking me around. Trying to sell home as result of marriage breakdown, pay debts, find new home. My daughter (who is my main support) is leaving home (can't blame her). I have a young son to look after and I'm trying to protect him from the strain of the situation. All this is coming off the back of a mixed episode, which has recently been replaced by plumetting mood and skyrocketing anxiety. I am teary and on the verge of panic and need to talk myself down - there's noone else to do it. The future is scaring me.

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In response to: Really wobbly

Zoe7Senior Contributor01 Dec 2018, 10:22 am AEDT

Re: Really wobbly

You have a lot going on too @frog and you have every right to seek support for all that too - I am sure CB would want that for you Hon as do all of us here.

You are definitely not weighing us down - you are being open with what is going on for you, your mum and son and need support whilst dealing with all this. It is a lot to deal with.

It is scary watching a family member going through physical issues and knowing there is nothing you can do to help. All you can do is be there for them and hope to give them moments of joy for how ever long they have left with us.

Remember to look after yourself in all this Frog - that is the best way you cn care for your son as well - show him that life is for the living and he will be ok at this new school. Whatever happens he will know that you are there for him