NotWithstandingNick

My GP seems to think I may have this but has referred me on to the psychiatry team for proper diagnosis and treatment. Luckily they've accepted the refferal although they said I'm in for a long wait.

This diagnosis would make sense and answer so many questions. I've also been referred for talk therapy for some past trauma. It's got me thinking about my nan and mum who both showed symptoms of bipolar but were never diagnosed. I would be so happy if I could get treatment before my condition worsens like theirs did.

I had therapy today. The therapist made me recount all of my trauma. Then didn't comment on it at all or give me any coping strategies. I've booked in with a new therapist but now I'm left with re-open emotional wounds that I don't know how to deal with.

I think I might have bipolar. I have dramatic shifts in mood - one thing can make or ruin my entire day. I can't sleep at night sometimes because I'm too 'hyper' - people have described it as manic before. I also have episdoes where I get hyperfocused and paranoid. Then I have crashes of depression.

I have an over the phone doctor's appointment today to discuss my antidepressants. I want to bring up what seem like manic episodes too, but I'm scared. I'm a parent and I'm worried my kids will get automatically taken away if I get a diagnosis. I've never put the kids in any danger but they have seen me 'hyper' (they enjoy it because I get super physically energetic and happy, fortunately thes

I'm lucky enough to live with my bestfriend of 9 years. She's a good person, very beautiful, intelligent and supportive in personal matters.

However, there have been a few incidents which combined make me wonder if they are deliberate or not.

A few years ago I was very poor. I still paid my half of the house on time but could not afford a good winter coat and I have a disability that vastly reduces my mobility in cold temperatures. My friend, kind soul that she is, lent me hers.

My dad heard about me needing a coat and said that he wanted to get me one for Christmas. I asked for the same one as my housemate had as it had kept me very warm and sent him the link where she got it from. He

It's currently 1am here and I'm 41 weeks and a day pregnant. Yesterday I went in to hospital with reduced movements and whilst the tests for the baby came back ok I was offered induction which I gladly accepted (bad experience with going overdue in the past).

The midwife did a second sweep whilst I was there and boy was she 'vigorous'. Now there's someone who's good at her job! I'm really glad she did because I had irregular contractions all day yesterday and I woke up an hour ago to some more. They seem fairly regular now and are very strong. I'm timing them and letting my partner sleep a bit longer but I have hopes that I'll begin active labour naturally before the induction tomorrow mo

Hi bumpers!

I'm 40+5 today and currently lay awake at 4am because I'm nervous for my midwife appointment this afternoon. She's going to try and do a sweep today and I'm hoping she'll book me in for an induction around 41 weeks as well.

My first baby was born at 40+4 so this is uncharted territory for me. I was hoping to avoid another induction but I've been having a lot of worrying symptoms. My dad also has a serious operation coming up soon and I want him to meet baby boy before that.

I've tried almost everything to get the baby out. Yesterday I spent 2 hours deep cleaning and fixing our car and all it did was make me tired (the car looks great though).

I really wish my partner cou

And no signs apart from the period like cramps I've been having for a few weeks now. I had my show a few days ago and I'm still having some brown spotting but that's about it.

My waters broke at 40+2 with my first baby and I had her at 40+4. I think this little one is going to be late like his sister.

I am so over being pregnant. I just want to lie on my stomach and eat soft cheeses again.

Just a funny little interaction from today -

I had to go to a work meeting this morning and ended up getting there way too early in my anxiety not to be late. I decided to go to a coffee shop to kill some spare time. I ordered a small latte.

The barista: Oh, would you like to try our new blend for free? It's extra strong!

Me: Thanks but I need to limit my caffeine for now pats belly

Him: Oh! I didn't even notice!

I am 39 weeks pregnant, and they estimate that the baby is 9lbs 😂

I'm 38 weeks right now with my second and my bump is massive.

Up until recently I've managed to avoid most of the usual pregnancy bugbears. However over the Christmas period I've started getting comments such as 'you're HUGE!' 'Are you overdue now?' 'Are you sure there's only one in there?' etc. The comments don't bother me much, they're actually a bit of a novelty because my bump was so small with my first.

But the TOUCHING. Oh my gosh, the touching.

Most people have been ok. A few family members and friends have asked for a feel, but most just tentatively pat the belly like it's a poorly trained dog and then move on to other topics. I really don't like people touching my bump right

UPDATE for anybody discovering this thread later on: It was a blood blister popping on my cervix.

Yesterday I had to do some heavy lifting and felt a lot of pain for about an hour afterward. Then at the night I had intercourse with my partner. Right afterwards I had some heavy, period-like bright red bleeding.

We went to the hospital where it was confirmed that I have no infections, my cervix is closed, the baby's heart rate and movements are normal and that I was having mild random contractions.

I was given an internal exam by a doctor 5 hours after my arrival. She said the blood was brown, which meant it was old, and that she wasn't worried. I explained that it was bright red when

Hi all,

This year will be the first Christmas day we can spend together as a blended family. We've had to have separate Christmases in the past.

We'll have my two stepsons with us this Christmas day as well as my bio daughter. Both sets of families will be visiting us throughout the day. Considering Christmases are usually just me and my daughter it's going to be a very full house! To top it all off I'll also be 9 months pregnant.

I grew up an only child of a small family and have no idea what kind of chaos to expect. All 3 kids are under 10 - what do we do about toys and sharing and the 'it's my present' tantrums? What about Christmas dinner when all 3 kids eat different things? How d

Hi everyone,

I'm currently 8 months pregnant and I have a dumb question.

I don't smoke, nor does anyone else in my household. However my partner's parents are chained to their e-cigs. They respect the no smoking or vaping rule at my house but use their vapes continuously when I visit them. They also vape around their other grandchildren.

I was wondering if second hand smoke is still a concern with vaping. I try to stand away from them but then they say I'm being rude. I think I've visited them maybe 3 times since my second trimester started because of this. I know regular second hand smoke is dangerous, but no idea about vaping.

It's only a little thing but about a month ago our washing machine broke and I wasn't able to replace it for a couple of weeks. Today I've finally caught up on washing and putting away all of the backlog!

My partner has 2 boys (4 and 5) from a previous relationship.

He is meant to have the kids over for dinner 2 nights a week and overnights every other weekend (informal agreement between him and the ex). He has paid child support on time in full every month, has never been late to pick them up and has never skipped a visit. He paid his ex's rent and bills for months after she kicked him out. She dumped him so she could move her affair partner in.

Ever since he and I got together his ex has been lashing out. She frequently refuses midweek contact at the door and demands he pick the lads up at 4.30pm when he only finishes work at 5pm (he's shown her his work contract and records).

I'm cu

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So, this is difficult to do, but I need to vent somewhere to people who don't know me because I'm not sure this is something I'll ever say outloud.

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I'm Nick, 26 years old. When I was born the doctor said 'it's a girl!' and my driving licence helpfully indicates the same. I have recently updated the photo on it because that long haired, doe eyed young girl in the picture is no longer me.

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I dedicated the younger years of my life to an eating disorder, clothes that other people liked on me and makeup that felt like a battle mask. At 18 I was a 5"10 size 6 with long raven hair and an image to uphold. I was so overtly feminine that people felt fit