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Help Dealing with a Bi-polar Relative
Asked by L.A. from Charlottesville
on July 3, 2009
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Hi, I have a sister who is bi-polar. This is typically well managed however she has some other serious medical conditions (not mental) that required some of her meds ...
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- It's hard to remember it's the disease talking when it grinds you down and you start thing "Why am I letting her do this to me?". You are in a care giver position. C...
- I find that if I stay as neutral as possible in my responses when my family member(s) with mental health issues are inappropriate I am less frustrated and the negative...
- it's hard to remember that the rudeness is a symptom of the disease and to ignore it. since i can't handle the nonsense that comes out of my brother's mouth, i mostly...
Not Sure If Divorce Is the Answer But...
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on July 4, 2007
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My husband & I have been unhappy for awhile now. He lost his job the end of last year and our relationship has gotten worse. He just left town to be with his family ...
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- J., Just wanted to let you know that my best friend was recently diagnosed with BP too. I believe within the last year. She was so irradic, I often thought she was go...
- Only YOU know what's right for you and your children and only YOU can make that decision. What I can offer you is hope and perspective. I too am bipolar and my hus...
- Hi J., Only the two of you can decide whether or not to get divorced. You don't say whether either of you currently wants a divorce. I am a divorced mom of a no...
Teen Mis-diagnosed with Bipolar II
Asked by E.H. from Tyler
on January 12, 2008
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Is anybody out there that has been through having a child diagnosed with this?
What suggestions could you give me to better help my child while we try to find the bes...
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- Read The Bipolar Child by Papolos. I have an 11 year old son that we've been working with since the age of 5. Take a lot of deep breaths. Best wishes and God Bles...
- My almost 17 year old daughter was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 11. Learn all you can to help your child manage the illness so the illness does not manage yo...
- I see you got a lot of replies. I haven't dealt with bi-polar disorder before, but I have a friend in Utah whose teenager has gotten tremendous results. If you'd like ...
Need Some Advice
Asked by N.N. from Corpus Christi
on September 30, 2008
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I am a married woman to a good providing husband. Whatever I need for me or for the kids he finds a way to get us. However, my schedule is really busy all the time. We...
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- N., You're on overload woman! With all those kids, dogs, work and school it's no wonder you feel off balance. Is there something you can do to cut the load a little...
- N. - Take a moment to cry! Then take a deep breath and put one foot in front of the other. Kiss your husband, tell him you love him and know that God has a plan. Yes i...
- I feel for you. The balancing act has become juggling and it's very hard to sustain that for a long time! Once you are through school it will be better, but maybe yo...
Coping with the Loss....
Asked by L.B. from Omaha
on July 17, 2009
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I am a 29 year old mother of 2. My children are 4 & 5 and they are the most beautiful creatures I have ever laid eyes on! We were not planning on have any other childr...
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- A miscarriage is really rough. And each person handles it a different way. Some are basically fine, and others are devastated. Whatever you are feeling is perfectly...
- I went through a very similar experience with several miscarriages and subsequent D & Cs, and my best guess is that men don't go through the same emotions that the wom...
- I am not going to pretend I know how you feel, but I have known other moms to go through similar experiences. No matter how hard it is to share your feelings, you nee...
