Parenting

Sleepless

When one deals with a mental health disorder such as depression, bipolar, or anxiety, getting the right amount of sleep is SO important. When you have a baby, though, sleep is a sweet, sweet treat that you do not get to taste as often as you’d like. “Sleep when the baby sleeps”, they say, but then when will you get anything done? You’re watching the baby like a hawk when they’re awake and then, when they sleep, you have those piled up, dirty dishes calling your name, laundry needing to be done, dinner begging to be cooked (and believe me, “begging” is the right word, because you’ve barely eaten anything recently, right?) and oh… you want to read a book for leisure? HA, let’s not get ahead of ourselves now, moms or dads. We aren’t superheroes.

So, tell me parents, HOW do you find the time?

Parenting

A day in the life…

Being a mom is hard enough, but being a mom who “suffers” from bipolar disorder is a whole new level of wtf. I put “suffers” in parenthesis because I do not want to convey the message that bipolar disorder runs my life. I am NOT my disorder; I am ME. Perfectly imperfect with a sprinkle of bipolar and a dash of borderline personality disorder. For anyone else out there who is in a similar situation (mentally-ill and striving to be a great parent), please know that my positive vibes go out to you. It is not easy at all and seems to be a battle almost everyday, if not constantly. If you are willing, I will extend to you your free ride ticket… jump on this wild rollercoaster with me to experience a wide range of emotions; I hope to bring tears to your eyes because you laugh so hard, a smile to your face because you can possible relate to some of my struggles, and the comfort of feeling less alone. Want to take a ride?