10-05-20, 11:28 AM | ||
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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I was diagnosed as mildly bipolar by my therapist. She said in college, she would have probably prescribed small dosage medication, but in my 40s, I was less manic than I had been back then during the highs. BP and impulse control go hand in hand... of course.. but luckily those impulses are not as intense... I'd say my brain chemistry is more neurotypical these days, as opposed to 14-48 when it seemed to manifest worst. |
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10-05-20, 04:02 PM | |
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: St. Louis MO
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Hi, it's me again. I can't post on a weekend bc of hubby.
A couple weeks ago he attempted suicide. My house is so cluttered with his hoarding and my videofitness weakness, I suddenly became horrified at the thought of doing death cleaning all by my lonesome if he tries again and is successful. So I rented a storage unit, had him put together industrial shelving, and we are moving crap out of the house room by room. I'm basically doing the death cleaning ahead of the death and making him help me, except he doesn't know what my thinking is, just that I suddenly am on a tear to get the house company clean. The cops had to come all through the house twice the night he went missing and ended up in a ditch, so they saw everything at its worst. He complains bitterly about being required to do any work around the house and I've had the yard jobbed out for years at my expense. Not very pleasant to put up with. Anyway, that's what I've been going thru in relation to house cleaning and decluttering the last couple of weeks. Thanks for listening, everybody. |
10-05-20, 04:12 PM | |
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Modify City, State of Fierce
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Scorpio6 I can't even imagine.
I am sure you have the holidays to use as an excuse for what you're doing but you're so strong and brave! Hugs and prayers for strength to you!!!
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10-05-20, 05:13 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Boston, MA
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Hi Scorpio—I’m sorry you’re going through this. I really hope your husband gets the help he needs. It’s weird how things spiral out of control sometimes. I think it’s great that you are getting your house in order (you may not be able to control other things that are going on but you can control that).
Sending hugs, prayers and strength. Please feel free to post anytime you like. I’ll always listen.
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10-05-20, 05:34 PM | ||
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Madison, WI, USA
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10-06-20, 07:45 AM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Ohio
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Scorpio - I'm sorry for what you're dealing with. I think what you're doing with cleaning things out and getting a storage unit is a good idea. Hang in there - I can relate a little bit to what you're going through.
My husband is a border-line hoarder; it would turn into full blown hoarder if I didn't stay on him constantly about not bringing more things into the house. If he does, something else has to go. There are things of his I've gotten rid of and he hasn't missed them. I don't like doing it behind his back but whatever.........we've had the "discussion" so many times I'm worn out with it. His sister is a hoarder. The last time I was at her house I could barely get in the front door. I haven't been there in years so really have no idea how bad it is now and don't want to know. |
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analysis paralysis, declutter, decluttering |
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