A Daughter's Journey to Survive a Bipolar Mother: Her Struggle to Save Her

Perfect Chaos: A Daughter's Journey to Survive Bipolar, a Mother's Struggle to Save Her

by Linea Johnson

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
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My mother was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when I was 10 years old. I remember the day she was taken to the hospital like it was yesterday. She was screaming and crying, and I didn't understand what was happening. All I knew was that my mother was sick, and I didn't know how to help her.

In the years that followed, I watched my mother struggle with her illness. She was often hospitalized, and when she was home, she was often depressed or manic. I didn't know how to deal with her mood swings, and I often felt like I was walking on eggshells around her.

As I got older, I began to understand more about bipolar disorder. I learned that it is a mental illness that causes extreme mood swings, from mania to depression. I also learned that it is a lifelong illness, and that there is no cure.

Despite the challenges, I never gave up on my mother. I loved her unconditionally, and I wanted to help her get better. I went to therapy with her, and I supported her in every way I could.

There were many times when I felt like giving up. My mother's illness was often too much to bear. But I always kept going, because I knew that she needed me.

One day, my mother had a breakthrough. She was finally able to accept her illness, and she began to take her medication regularly. She also started going to therapy, and she began to learn how to manage her symptoms.

It was a slow process, but my mother gradually got better. She was still sick, but she was able to live a more normal life. She was able to hold a job, and she was able to be a good mother to me.

I am so grateful for my mother's recovery. I know that she still struggles with her illness, but she is ng so much better now. I am so proud of her for never giving up on herself.

My mother's journey has taught me a lot about the power of love and resilience. I have learned that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. I have also learned that it is important to never give up on someone you love.

If you are struggling with a loved one who has bipolar disorder, I urge you to seek help. There is hope. There is help. And you are not alone.

Perfect Chaos: A Daughter's Journey to Survive Bipolar, a Mother's Struggle to Save Her

by Linea Johnson

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	512 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	335 pages

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