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Posted 9/28/2010 3:09 PM (GMT 0)
No mania just calm and happy, me. Well, that's out the window! Husband got home last night and was talking to me about moving and ever since I've been on the go. GEE THANKS! Cleaning, sorting, trying to figure out what to pack up and what we need to keep out...lists, lists, lists....I HATE MOVING!!! Another problem, sex drive is through the roof, but I don't want my husband...been hanging out with a friend and her husband a lot lately, who are swingers, and they are on my mind...no bueno! They just keep making all these comment about how much they like me and how they both think pregnant women are so sexy and all this stuff an it's just sticking with me. Maybe I should just lock myself in the house. I think that's a good idea. Just stay in the house and pack as mcuh as possible....that'll get some frustration out. Why do I always attract the hyper sexuals and get myself in these situations when I know it's not good?!
Posted 9/28/2010 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
Sounds like you ARE coping, you know what is right logically, and you know your feelings are unreliable at the moment.

Good luck with shifting, I hate doing that as well, keep things simple, one thing at a time, and continue to cope as you have been.
Posted 9/28/2010 3:18 PM (GMT 0)
Lindz - cut off contact from that couple temporarily. Just tell them that you are moving and need to focus on your family.

Major changes like moving cause hypomania for me too. Keep your energy productive! Good luck!
Posted 9/28/2010 4:57 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks awty, I'm trying to stay focused on the moving right now. I don't need any more drama in my life. I'm more worried about if I can into a full on manic stage...that's going to be hard to leave things alone. My moods have been so out of whack since being off meds, that's it's getting harder and harder to control the manic urges, when I get there.
Tort~that's easier said then done. She known I'm bi-polar and is always checking in on me. If I tell her I am having a day and just want to be alone, she will come over and check to see if I need anything. She's a good friend with good intentions...just trying to help me not get to where I was a few weeks ago when I was admitted to the hospital. Plus, they are my next door neighbors and she is also a stay at home mom.
I just wish I could slow down a bit...my ocd is kicking in big time with cleaning and I've started cleaning instead of packing, which is what I need to do. I also need to weed whack the back yard, call doctors here and schedule appointment and get quotes on storage places. So much to do and so littel time.
Posted 9/28/2010 5:31 PM (GMT 0)
When are you moving, tonight? ( a little humor)
Have been there with the cleaning if I found out relatives would be visiting for a few days - in a month ! Well, no better time for a clean house. I needed that to prove myself "worthy".
Sounds like your neighbor is very well intentioned. Tell her, with a laugh, that you're fine, just busy, and she is smothering you, ha ha.
Seriously don't think you need to call the therapist or pdoc? BEFORE THOSE OTHER THINGS
Not good to get exhausted, know you can't help it, not good for the baby or you.
What are your coping mechanisms? Bath, walk, movie, deep breathing?
Keep posting, you know how much you are cared about.
Posted 9/28/2010 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
Lock the door, pull the shades, LOL :D

I agree, call the Dr.'s first. You'll be able to do the other things better afterwards.
Posted 9/29/2010 12:49 PM (GMT 0)
Panicking! Can't breath, shaking, can't sit for more than 5 minutes, woke up at 4 and can't sleep, have to get the kids up in a bit to go to school and feel completely out of it, have a doc appnt and freaking about that, why? no clue...just checking on how I'm doing on the new meds, although haven't picked them up yet sue to having no money and being out of gas. Get paid tomorrow night YAY! That will be a load off the shoulders, but for now just completely freaking the **** out and for no reason. So stupid, can't do anythign to stop it. Tried taking a hot shower, nothing, eating, nothing...why isn't anything working like it used to. If I wasn't pregnant I could go back on my meds and wouldn't have to deal with this. I hate being like this. I want to crawl in a hole and die right now. I FEEL like a crazy women. This is ridiculous!
Posted 9/29/2010 1:17 PM (GMT 0)
It's not ridiculous, and it won't stay this way way for ever.

Can you just stop, and really concentrate on your breathing, even if you count each breath. This should calm you slightly, if not completely.
Posted 9/29/2010 2:02 PM (GMT 0)
Counted breathing, tensed and relaxed muscles from feet to fingers...calmed down a bit, then had to get kids up, now I'm going again....
Posted 9/29/2010 3:14 PM (GMT 0)
That is great advice It's gentic,

A large part of what is going on, needs to be addressed.

Lindz, keep going over the breathing whenever you need to re-centre.
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