Autistic + Bipolar

Is there anyone else out there that has both of these? I really need someone to talk to because I’ve just come down from a bad manic episode and as a result of it I feel incredibly messed up and guilt ridden. My mum says it’s not my fault or the real me but I worry that the bipolar me is my repressed inner self. I can’t look at my family the same anymore because I said some really bad things.

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  • I really relate to this. I've been in some sort of (depressive?) episode recently I think (always happens in spring) and I've not only been having panic attacks and felt pretty miserable, I've also been having meltdowns every day and totally unable to handle anything unexpected (even things put away in the wrong place.) Thanks for the kind words too. It's good to know we are in it together. It's pretty rough.

    I should note that I'm also pregnant right now so even if I wanted to go back on medication or try something new it's pretty limited. Have you found any lifestyle changes or other strategies that have helped at all? I'm working on establishing a better routine and sleep/wake cycle.

  • Hi there, this episode was unusual for me because mine usually happen in the Sumner. I need to fix my sleep schedule too. I feel too tired to do much most of the day but then I can’t fall asleep easily at night partly because of the pressure I put on myself.

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