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Originally Posted by Exo
I told Ryan today that he's not welcome at the shop right now since he's causing my parents so much mental/verbal abuse. He's treating them like absolute garbage, calling them garbage and useless, and I'm tired of it. I'm so stressed out I started smoking again. I told him until he's better, he's got to leave me alone at the store. Maybe that will make him think a little bit. Tough love. He always told me that what I need to do when he's manic. He was pretty upset/angry with what I told him. I don't care. You don't get a free pass to call my parents garbage when you're mentally ill.
Not sure when this nightmare is going to end.
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Exo my love I am so sorry about this. You have done the right thing! Being manic does not mean you get a free pass from what you say and do to others. Sadly this is very common for people with bipolar (don't shoot me though, I am not saying I am an expert).
If you would like to chat I will happily do so. Even I can just listen.
I also picked up a packet of cigarettes last week as I am experiencing severe anxiety. I didn't go hard on myself for doing so and I did notice my stress levels went down.