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Sharing my life with Ms Sophie (Bipolar II)

Sharing my life with Ms Sophie (Bipolar II)

Hi @Former-Member@Determined@Shaz51@outlander@Faith-and-Hope

after reading all of Darcy’s thread of her journey with Mr D I thought I would start a similar thread for my journey with my MsS who also has Bipolar II

it was such a lovely supportive thread and not wanting to be presumptive however I could really do with some companionship on this journey from those who have a deeper understanding and compassion of our unique challenges ... I really saw so much care and support in Darcys thread from you all and would really like to join the discussion for supporting Darcy and also ask when you have time to look in on me - I really don’t have anyone in many circle at work or family or socially who really understands and I super appreciate your time and input

As per Darcy’s thread I plan to share my thoughts and musings about my partnership with Ms S bit by bit as it comes up ... also to setup a place I can come to should the proverbial hit the fan.... which it always does lol

thats all thx for listening ... also please let me know if you have similar regular threads I can follow and provide support for yourselves x Sophie

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In response to: Sharing my life with Ms Sophie (Bipolar II)

Re: Sharing my life with Ms Sophie (Bipolar II)

@Former-Member @Former-Member @outlander @Determined @Shaz51 welcome to a couple of new forum members I met this week - @Kate12 @SoS this is my little thread where I update my stories as a caregiver

MsS has a chucky migraine Saturday so no psychologist for her - has been moved to Sunday this week ...

Latest re me - i saw new psychologist for me today and it totally didn't work for me - she told me the answer to my problems was to drink hot milk before bed and did I realise that staying in bed wasn't good for my partners depression 🤔 ??? Who would have thought ???? Anyway the way she said things and the manner was really not working for me - somehow I felt more anxious and stressed after talking to her than I did before hand .. I also felt unheard as she wasn't taking notes properly and kept re asking questions I'd already covered off .. and then some other items I won't mention as they may trigger others were raised by me and dismissed by her in a sentence 😥.. I felt really misunderstood and annoyed ... so anyway I emailed her afterward and said I'd pay the bill and Thankyou for trying but i didn't feel the connection ... I will try someone else next week - so draining tho tell someone your story and struggles - first appointments are always history taking so I knew that .. just not looking forward to having to start all over again ... I'm only in this situation too because work EAP program won't give me anymore session 😶 and so I have to find my own counsellor or psych - but I am determined and will keep reaching out - I need a physical person to support me

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Re: Sharing my life with Ms Sophie (Bipolar II)

So disappointing when there is no connection @Sophie1 ☹. Hope therapist take two will be a better fit for you

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Re: Sharing my life with Ms Sophie (Bipolar II)

I’m so sorry that happened but you are right don’t give up you need this. I had to find a new one and it takes time but worth it x

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Re: Sharing my life with Ms Sophie (Bipolar II)

Thinking of you @Sophie1

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Re: Sharing my life with Ms Sophie (Bipolar II)

Hi @Former-Member @Kate12 @Determined @outlander @Shaz51

Good news this week I have found another Counsellor and tried her out this week - she was a great fit and we really clicked

also great news MsS tried her psychologist out and she was a great fit too so we are both feeling more supported

now the hard work starts of changing habits and making our lives more liveable and hopefully enjoying it more too 🤷‍♀️😊

on the crappy side I have a cold and so did the covid test this morning and now waiting for results 🤞🤞🤞

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Re: Sharing my life with Ms Sophie (Bipolar II)

that is good news @Sophie1

but I hope you feel better soon

Hello @Former-Member , @Kate12 , @Determined , @SoS

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Re: Sharing my life with Ms Sophie (Bipolar II)

Oh that is good news for the both of you. Having a safe place to download and process is so helpful.

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Re: Sharing my life with Ms Sophie (Bipolar II)

Hope you feel better sooN and results are all negative 🤞

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Re: Sharing my life with Ms Sophie (Bipolar II)

Hi @Kate12 @Shaz51 @Former-Member @Determined covid test negative so all good here today

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Re: Sharing my life with Ms Sophie (Bipolar II)

Yay @Sophie1

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