Bipolar Bear Weekly Check-In: How are you doing? (Nov 27-Dec 3)

Whisper06, 6 months ago

Excited because I have a date coming up but also scared because I know eventually I’ll fuck up.

ickplant, 6 months ago

Hey, “eventually” is a long way away. Might as well enjoy the present moment where you haven’t fucked up :)

Whisper06, 6 months ago

Well thank you! Luckily I’m good right now and I’m on a good medication.

ickplant, 6 months ago

Strike while the iron is hot, I always say. Just think, what if things work out this time? I mean, there is a chance, right?

Whisper06, 6 months ago

There’s a chance and I’m going to try and take things slow but romance tends to make me a little manic.

ickplant, 6 months ago

Same here, so I’m wishing you all the luck in the world. You’ve got this!

ickplant, 6 months ago

I’ve been busy-busy since Thanksgiving, and I’m a bit worried it might be pushing me into hypomanic territory as I could hardly sleep last night. So, today I am cutting caffeine and generally trying to take it easy and slow down. Wish me luck, people.

Zerlyna, 6 months ago

I had an eye opening Thanksgiving with my family. My foster child is also my niece and we drove to FL to see her parents. They lost custody due to drug addiction. My brother (her dad) assured me he was sober. He arrived high on something (we think meth) and couldn’t focus on his daughter. It was the first time I have seen something like that. I had to cut the visit short. Right before his exit he yelled out that I needed the drug test not him. (Illegal) Drugs are bad, mkay?

Ona good note, her mom is clean, looks healthy and getting her life back on track. I’m so proud of her and what she’s done in a year.

quicksand, 6 months ago

Man, addiction is so hard. I think it’s amazing you’re giving people extra chances and keeping an open mind. Hopefully Dad gets his shit together too

ickplant, 6 months ago

Shit, that’s tough. I hope her mom is able to continue her sobriety and regain parenting rights. You are an amazing person for taking her in and giving her shelter in this storm. Going into the system is so damaging, it’s much better to stay with stable family. May things work out the best they can. I’ll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts.