I have a problem.

[elephantsrock]

Matt is getting tired of my yelling. He hasn't said so,but I can tell. He has mentioned how he can't pick with me. It is a common problem with me. I start having a panic attack, I look over and see Matt being cheery/not going fast enough and I get very demanding and fussy. I really would like some suggestions on how not to blow up. For example...

Comments

[cracked_belle]

come up with a key phrase you can say when in that mood. sometimes ridiculous that may never be said otherwise. like, "the elephants need a massage". that phrase signifies that you are about to explode, and Matt knows to just give you room.

[elephantsrock]

We have done it before where I just told him,look I am not in the mood or when I was having a hard time with noises. B/c sometimes the world gets loud,ya know? I would tell him,look all though you are your own person,noises really hurt my ears right now. It isn't my ears really,but at the time I didn't know where the hurt was coming from. I am hoping soon to get him to read a few bipolar books,(that I have properly highlighted) to help him get a better knowledge of me. I never finished my bipolar workbook,so he never got to read that. Maybe I will finish it after I am done reading my book. Which I strongly suggest you read. (Dark side of innocence, growing up bipolar)

[cracked_belle]

man, I totally understand the world being loud. Brian's really good about making things quiet when I tell him how it is.

and I'll that book to my list. thanks!

I hope it all works out between you two. you're a cute couple.

[elephantsrock]

me to....