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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a mother who is bipolar and can (barely) hold a job but can't keep up with household tasks.  There has been improvement in my temperament since starting medication a year ago but I just can't keep up with cleaning, laundry, cooking, kids, and work (housekeeper, etc. does not fit my budget). [b] I see a psychiatrist and therapist and take medication, but I know I'm not doing well and have lost hope in medication alone solving my problems.[/b]

Many people here comment that their mothers were mentally ill and the harm this caused them.  How can I help my kid's story be different? 
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As pp who mentioned the sleep this is a sign of an episode, you need to contact your psychiatrist or the hotline to the office now. You may consider a therapist on top of a psychiatrist and medication, specifically one that will target lifestyle.  You help your kids by taking care of yourself this means continuing to see the professionals and being honest with them and taking your medication consistently and if you feel it's no longer helpful being truthful so the does can be adjusted or you can try another medicine. [/quote]

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