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Bi-polar Disorder
Mental illness is just that, an illness. There is someone and something that can help this person. There are support groups for families of Bi-polar ...
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- My uncle is bipolar, and it is a very sad disease. There is medicine, but they often won't take it consistently. The fact that the state is willing to institutionalize...
- I seriously doubt that your uncle can be "permanently committed" to a psychiatric hospital. We have family friends whose son is so delusional and out of control I sim...
- Dear Kristi, I was married for 18 years to a man who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It was not a good time in my life. His behavior was irresponsible, with m...
Paxil and Pregnancy??
There are people in this world that do not understand mental illness and hormonal imbalances that cause mental illness. Make sure when you make the ...
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- I took Cymbalta during the first half of my pregnancy. It made me violently ill to the point that I doubt very much of it even got into my system. What I learned, th...
- I took 20-30mg of Paxil through both of my pregnancies and I have two perfect boys. Eric is almost 3 1/2 and Jacob is 8 months. I was told that I should weigh the ...
- When I was thinking about getting pregnant I was on Zoloft and my Dr recommended I stay on it. My sister told me that with pregnancy her hormones had really helped her...
Got off on Wrong Foot with New Neighbor...
As for teenager, if she complains again I will try and explain his illness and it resulting snotty behavior to her but unless you have a mentally ill child ...
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- It look's like you received a lot of good advise. How often do we say to our children "use your inside voices" or "take the rough housing and noise outside". Kid's wil...
- Yikes, this is a hard one. What a nightmare to have to walk around on eggshells in your own home. It sounds to me like your kids are just being kids. If the noise is ...
- Ball problem: Buy Bird netting and 2x4's from Lowes or Home Depot and make a "ball catcher" on your side of the fence that separates your yard from theirs. Make it hig...
Son Diagnosed with Early Onset Bipolar Disorder
A mentally ill child is a huge caretaking task (I have two) and if you don't ... I have walked this road, my parents both have mental illness diagnosis and ...
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- You mentioned "rights" a couple of times . . . so - first of all your son has the right to his mom's love and attention and the best care that YOU can provide for him....
- J., First of all let me state that I am very sorry that you are having to struggle with his school. A medical diagnosis of BiPolar can be a frightening experience f...
- I can only imagine how frustrated you must be! My sister was diagnosed with bipolar when she was very young and we were all so lost. My mom now works for a group cal...
I'm Looking for Some Really Serious Advice on Adult Children.
Know that it is either the mental illness or the drugs making them act out that way. Have you tried taking them to one of those Evangelical or real ...
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- Wow, you really have your hands full. I'm not exactly sure why your twins are considered disabled. If they are capable of going out partying and doing drugs, it seems ...
- I agree with the tough love advice. I have experience with a bi polar dad and a severe ADHD- borderline personality disorder sister. I can tell you from experience u...
- Goodness, I don't have any advice for you. I would have to think that there is a group or program out there that could help your sons live on their own. Being bi-pol...
Coping with the Guilt and Grief
Any Mom's Dealing with Mentally Ill Parents? ... Mentally Ill · losing a family member · shoulder i · mommy's having a baby ...
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- your 11 yr old is in a very sensitive and crucial moment in her life that you won't get back. she is going into her teens and if she feels you've abandoned her now it ...
- My grandmother, the wisest and most amazing woman I could ever imagine knowing no matter how long I live, passed away last year after a battle with leukemia. I had th...
- I agree that you can let your children help. Can they pick up household duties so you can spend more time with them? They can also visit with you. Have you hooked into...
Seeking Other Moms with Adult Children That Have Bipolar
Have you tired calling NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness? They are dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by mental illness including ...
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- I have a 20 year old daughter, whose bipolar developed into schizophrenia--I was unaware that could even happen! She was hospitalized in a manic state (hallucinations,...
- Pray, mama! Pray. I have a cousin who was diagnosed as bipolar for years, and her episodes were also intolerable. She and her mother were at each others throats emo...
- I am sorry for you and your son. My adult sister has bipolar and she is now 47yrs. old. All I can tell you about is our experience. The medication flattens their perso...
Difficulty with Mom / Grandma
If I were you I would contact the local NAMI chapter (national alliance for the mentally ill) as they have different type of support groups for those with ...
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- I have a father that I don't speak to and have no contact with because it is my job to protect my children. I have been going through issues with him my whole life and...
- Sounds like a problem too big to really be addressed in this arena. You have a lot on your plate and I applaude you for seeking help with it. I also applaude you for...
- Try a local university where counseling students (observed by professors) take on their own patients. It is much cheaper, often on a sliding scale based on income. ...
Need Help Regarding Chemical Imbalance Testing
There is a national organization called NAMI(website nami.org)National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. This is support organization for care-givers and loved ...
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- Hello, Are you sure she has a depression problem? or is just an easy label for a doctor? Remember, 13 is the hormonal age and depression may be stemmed by not having f...
- While awaiting the planned time for therapeutic respnse, you need to document on daily basis her activities and reactions to life in general. Her blood will be drawn t...
- The "chemical imbalance" claim for depression and ADHD is an extrapolation combining actual chemical analyses of autopsied brains of people with major disorders such a...
Temporary Babysitter Is Bipolar
Hey G., well all I have to say is that bipolar disorder is a very serious mental illness. My daugther aunt Is bipolar and she has these episodes when she ...
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- I strongly recommend that you invest in a nanny cam system. Please call me at ###-###-####. I own a company called WhereIsMyBaby.com (I sell realistically priced...
- My sister is Bipolar, and as much as I love her, I would not leave my child alone with her. She is a wonderful, loving, caring mother when she is stable and on her me...
- Hey G., well all I have to say is that bipolar disorder is a very serious mental illness. My daugther aunt Is bipolar and she has these episodes when she can be the sw...
