I’ve had a life change this weekend. I was diagnosed a few years ago right before I started a new relationship. It’s been three years we’ve been together and in the last week it just did a 180. Two years ago I got custody of my niece who is now 12. So today, I am a 50 year old single woman with bipolar and a 12 year old child in tow. I am scared as fuck. I have never done well the short time I’ve been single. Looking back, I would say it had triggered manic episodes. Self medicating to find stability? This IS the first time I’ve been single and I do have something to focus on, my kid. I’m hoping that’s enough. But scared as fuck it’s not. I was diagnosed 5 years ago so I never feel I can say for sure what a correct answer is. Empathy, suggestions, hugs,…. All are welcome right now. 😞❤️