I’ve talked about this before but it is something I think isn’t talked about enough especially in recovery.
For a while, I lived in this state where I was so worried about triggering an episode that I was just fueling other maladaptive behaviors. I was so concerned about trying to avoid depression or hypomania that I created this rigid bubble that I couldn’t live up to which made me more susceptible to having an episode. So the cycle begins.
While we must remain aware, we can’t set up a life that is unrealistic to maintain in the long term.
Extremely true. I’m always aware that something will trigger me from my period to phone calls. Unfortunately this means that I pass a lot off onto my husband. And after four recent stints in mental health units I think it’s easy for him to worry.
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