Tough Times

Kim - posted on 02/02/2010

hello, I've benn were you are now, I do now where you are coming from and I don't have any answers apart from, you are a very long time dead and I'm sure you have something to offer the world and maybe not sure what it is at present so keep looking, please don't give up. I was diagnosed with Bipolar, BPD, anxiety, panic attacks etc etc about 10yrs ago. About the same time as I became pregnant with my little boy. At the age of 2yrs my lovely little boy was 'thrown out' of his creche placement, over the past 8yrs I have fought for his rights, and also so he can be treated appropriately and not have to live the life I've had. Anyway, my Bipolar was the blame of all his problems to many proffessionals, because they didn't have any answers, I was through child protection procedures and branded a child abuser. Last yr my son was admitted to Alder Heys childrens Hospital where a full social, educational and mental assessment was done over a 3 month period, at the time it was extremely difficult to leave my son there on his own. Now though, those idiots (proffessionals) cannot deny he has major major difficulties and as a County they have to help him to access services that are available to him now. The only problem now is Social Services have stated that I am all better now as my bipolar has gone!!!!! Hello.........just proves what a total waste of space they all are, I am so pleased though that my son is getting the help he so deserved and I'll carry on the fight for myself now. I hope this helps as I have been many times in the depths of despair but have come out the other side, but this is who we are so you will probably go back to that place over your lifetime but thats were people like us will help you. If you need an ear I will be here, take care and the best of luck to you xxx

Stephanie - posted on 08/18/2009

death isnt the answer love. i felt the same way at end of last year. dont be scared to ask for help from social services and mental health professionals. they can and will help you. dont let it beat you. it nearly beat me. i still struggle. i only have one child but still find it difficult getting through the day. ask for help. in the meantime feel free to chat to me. you are not alone