Anybody out there?

Hey y’all. I’m wondering if any new mommas/mommas to be have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and/or borderline personality disorder? I have both and am 22 wks + 1 day with my baby girl.

I go to therapy weekly. I have a supportive husband. My family tries to be there, but hasn’t done much research on either diagnoses despite experiencing them for years.

I’m having an awful day. Or an awful week. Super emotional, lonely, even more sensitive, just… meh.

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I’m bipolar I and 22weeks. I’ve been on medication for years. Support groups was really helpful earlier in my diagnosis…maybe check those out. I definitely recommend psychiatry….mental health can get dicey for folks like us during and after pregnancy…gotta stay healthy for baby. You’re not alone sweetheart

That’s rough! I don’t know if you’re on meds, but my doctors and I have chosen to stay on my medications throughout pregnancy. It might be something to consider if you aren’t on anything!

Yeah, I’m only on Zoloft per my psych. It’s overall been okay, but man some days are haaarrdds

I’m diagnosed with bipolar and is 23 weeks pregnant. I notified my psychiatrist about my pregnancy and she reduced 3 meds to just one. Talk to your doctor. Also, I’ve been nervous about dealing with postpartum (and learned about postpartum psychosis <- I recommend reading about it) Then, I’m making sure I have a group of specialists and professionals that are tracking my birth too. For just in case…. And I pray I don’t have another manic episode anytime soon. Good luck (and praying) for your pregnancy!

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