u/lordhagfish45

Hi, I am relatively new to the community and the term executive dysfunction. For a little background: I am diagnosed with Bipolar Type 2 and have been medicated since I was 15 but only have been stable for the last three or so years of my life. I am now 28 and am struggling to feel any form of motivation to keep care of myself or to cleaning my home. I shut down thinking about it. I get overwhelmed very easily and just ignore those stresses cause I just do not know what to do about all of it. I am currently on 4 medications for my bipolar disorder. I am on generics for Abilify, Wellbutrin, Lexapro, and Lamictal. I am going to see my primary doctor about the issue but wanted to hear from yall while I wait for the appointment. Is there medication or therapies that can help me with these issues? I am scared I will always have a messy home and not care for myself right. Luckily I am single and just live alone so no one is hurt by my situation but me. Thank you in advance for any words you share with me.

My best friend is bipolar. I’m bipolar. The difference is I’m medicated and have been to therapy off and on for years. She is not on medicine or therapy because she doesn’t believe in it (does not even take anti inflammatories over the counter). This spring has been really bad. She’s out of control with her emotions and takes it out on me and the people that love her. I’ve known her 7 years. I don’t want to leave her because I understand the illness more than anyone because I have it. I have been patient for these 7 years but I’m at a breaking point. She either lashes out at me or ghosts me for a while. I’m tired of trying to love and support her. So I’m just not talking to her right now. I’m tired and have my own disorder to deal with. It’s not my fault she doesn’t “believe” in doctors or meds. Any support she does try and listen to she ends up shoving away or dismissing. I know that’s how I was when I was in episodes. It’s just infuriating when it’s flipped around. Makes me grateful I take my meds not just for me but for everyone else lol. I just need to know if yall think it gets better. Personally, I don’t think she cares to get better. She will get out of this episode, apologize and be lovey to me again then have the same cycle again. I’m just about done with it all….

So, I’m addicted to caffeine. Have been for years. I got down to one cup a day before 12pm and now I’m up to 3 a day all day. I have a history as someone with an addictive personality. Weed, alcohol, and caffeine have all been vices of mine as self medication. I am now on 4 meds, stable, off weed and alcohol, but sometimes slip up on caffeine. I love coffee so much and I don’t know how to get off it. I know I can drink decaf but I think with that I miss the “energy” I get. I’m very sensitive to it. Makes me manic very easily. I need some tips and advice on how to snap out of this caffeine addiction. I just would personally be healthier without it and I know it. Thank you in advance for any advice or comments you make.