what can i do

[stephanie1988]

hi my name is stephanie and i was told i had bipolar at age12 and after i got pregnant i couldnt take my pills and i m so used to being on them that i snap real easy. when my 3 month old cries i yell at him and i cant help it i tell him im sorry after i say hurtful things to him so if anyone has any advice for me please let me know...

[connorsmommy877]

Stephanie- My name is Veronica I have been in your shoes not that long ago. First off don't feel bad,  I used to do the same thing but then I realized that my bi-polar was not going away. So I talked to my doctor and had them put me on a low risk anti-depressant. So my advice to you is talk to your doctors and they should be able to put you on something that will work for you. Feel free to PM me if you just want to chat!

[LAYLA-MY-LAB]

'steph,
I sent you an email. I've been bipolar for 30 years and raised 6 kids, the toughest time is right after they're born and for several month, then there are tough times later.
Right now is what counts.
Go to the MD.
Follow your instincts which are telling you that somethings wrong.
Whatever you do get sleep at night, enlist your husband or friends or parents, to help with this.  You must take care of yourself....before you can take care of your baby. If breastfeeding, this may be too much for you. I've been a nurse for 27 years, for bipolar moms, formula is just as good of a choice because it doesn't stress you so much. Just think about it.

Best of wishes and congratulations... it's a new experience.
SM

[hendrickson]

stephanie....
i did that too with my daughter until i got back on medicine. IF you are not breastfeeding then you should be able to get back on it no problem!

if you are.... some doctors ( like mine) will research meds that you can take that will have a loose dose passing the barrer to your child.

if you're breastfeeding and want to try and herbal option, i sell a product through herbalife that is suppose to help with stress, pms, and lots of things associated with the disorder. It is completely safe. You may even want to try it and get back on your meds.

I didnt take my meds while pregnant but my sisters did.. and i have 6 nephews and neices that are perfectly fine,

until you get something in your system i suggest:

-classical music
-meditation
-yoga
-help from family and friends
-a break fm your child... have someone watch him/her while you go get a  massage or just stay at home and take a long hot bath and wagtch a movie by yourself

-and if uyou have a faith in God... lots of prayer. I promise this will help.  everything you need someone to talk to... talk to him... he listens like a dad or a close friend!
He will find a way to help you. try something like this one:
   
"FAther, I am convienced it is not your will for me to suffer from this mental disorder any longer. Therefore I claim your  promise of mental soundness,because I believe you have not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind. wonderful god, i thank you for knowing that nothing, including depression, shall ever be able to separate me from your love. i choose to wait upon you realizing you will renew my strentgh.
i will not fear   beacuse i know you are with me always. i will not be dismayed because i know you are my God. Thank you for strengthening me, helping me, and upholding me with your righteous hand.
deliver me father from this mental disorder, and cause me to escape. i pray that you hear me now lord and save me. make your mighty power known to me. i cry to you in the midst of trouble, father, and i know you are saving me of my distress.
how i thank you that you are not the author of confusion, but you are the God of peace and i believ this applies to my mental health.  By prayer and supplication with thanksgiving i make my request known to you... bring my soul out of this prison. i will praise you, o god, for your will help me; therefore i will not be confounded. I believe your word , and i now proclaim that by your grace I will have sound mind. I thank you oh lord for listening to me and healing me."

[leannamama]

I started paxil when DS was 3 mos. old and breastfed for 9 mos.  Same thing with my DD.  My kids are  8 & 5 now.  It's hard at times, but they know I love them.