As a person with this disorder (and medicated for the last 17 years, I am 30) I am coming off my medications to get pregnant. I was speaking to my doctor yesterday and explained to her an instance that I had with my husband where I severely over reacted about soemthing so silly. My therapist told me that I will have to learn to deal with these instances now that I will be a little less "steady." She said one thing though that really sticks out in my mind and can relate to your situation. Just becasue your boyfriend (and I) have this disorder, does not give him the rigt to speak or act in an unloving way. She told me to take a walk, or scream and cry or throw things - basically do whatever I need to do, before I address him. I think this will help. If he is not willling to take medication, then he needs to work on treating you in a way that your relationship and love for each other is validated daily.
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As a person with this disorder (and medicated for the last 17 years, I am 30) I am coming off my medications to get pregnant. I was speaking to my doctor yesterday and explained to her an instance that I had with my husband where I severely over reacted about soemthing so silly. My therapist told me that I will have to learn to deal with these instances now that I will be a little less "steady." She said one thing though that really sticks out in my mind and can relate to your situation. Just becasue your boyfriend (and I) have this disorder, does not give him the rigt to speak or act in an unloving way. She told me to take a walk, or scream and cry or throw things - basically do whatever I need to do, before I address him. I think this will help. If he is not willling to take medication, then he needs to work on treating you in a way that your relationship and love for each other is validated daily.
Hope its helpful.
April 20, 2011 - 10:11amThis Comment
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