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Mother in Law with Chemical Imbalance
Asked by A.H. from Sheboygan
on August 18, 2009
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My mother in law is suffering from a chemical imbalance. She has been treated for it for many years and now all of a sudden she is in depression again because of it. T...
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- I'm sure the docs are doing everything they know how to do - some cases are treatment-resistant. has she seen a certified nutritionist? The only other thing I'd ...
- I've heard great things about cranioscral (sp?) therapy. It's a newer therapy but I've heard it's intense. Good luck and God bless!
- As someone with bi-polar disorder, I am shocked to hear that the practice of shock therapy is still going on! I would highly recommend that you seek out a second opin...
How to Support My Husband?
Asked by H.P. from New York
on October 6, 2008
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Hi Ladies!!
I need a little advice on how to best support my husband. His mother has battled mental illness for years however has been able to function and maintain...
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- First I want to say that mental illness in itself is very draining for a family to begin with and for your FIL to stick it out has to have been extremely difficult for...
- Hi, Please find a good elder care lawyer. My father has alzheimers and parkinsons and we desperately needed a full-time in-home aide to help out. We thought that ...
- Thankfully, I don't have any experience with what you're going through. But one thing I do think of is maybe your FIL can go on Craig's List or use references to find ...
Need Guidance on Bipolar Family Member
Asked by R.N. from Houston
on July 21, 2009
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I have a sister-in-law who may or may not be bipolar. She doesn't fit the profile perfectly so she hasn't been 'officially' diagnosed, but she's close enough that the...
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- I am so sorry to hear about this. I had a very good friend that was bipolar and it was very scary for everyone. She was either very happy or very angry. We as friends ...
- It is always difficult when there is a family member who does not get along with others. You have two options. You can talk to your brother and express your concerns...
- I think I've heard that sometimes pregnancy & one's 30's (not necessarily at the same time) can set off bipolar disorders in some women....can't even tell you where I ...
Sister Going over the Edge Emotionally
Asked by P.G. from Dallas
on October 9, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My sister (2.5 years younger) has pretty much lost her emotional foothold. She lives away from family (which, where my mother is concerned is a good thing)...
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- P., that's such a tough situation to be in, for her and for you. While I do not have experience that compares to this, I can say that I identify with your position....
- I am so sorry to hear about your sister's problems. It might be helpful for your sister to get involved with a support group to work through her anger, guilt, etc. ov...
- You've gotten good advice already. I just want to add that I don't think you should ever say to your sister what YOU believe she could or could not know about the baby...
Difficulty with Mom / Grandma
Asked by M.M. from Wichita
on January 12, 2007
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I am having an ongoing conflict with my mother. My child has never met my mother due to a distance issue and an ongoing conflict between she and I, she lives 1700 mil...
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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 with Niece's Hygiene and Self-esteem Issues
Asked by H.L. from New York
on May 2, 2008
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Although I am a first-time mother to my infant daughter, I am writing for some advice regarding my teenage niece who will be sixteen this summer. Emily is my husband'...
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- H. it seems like you've already taken the first step by caring. She needs therapy which she is probably already in and she needs to start feeling self worth again. T...
- Hi H., Wow your young niece has a real sad life at this point in time. Is sound to me like she is depressed and has very low self-esteem as you said. Have you tried...
- Sounds like Emily doesn't feel very good about herself. Instead of focusing on the poor hygiene, the girl probably needs some old fashion hugs (if this doesn't scare ...
Daughter Having Hallucinations
Asked by S.S. from Binghamton
on January 9, 2009
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My eight-year-old was recently quite sick with a bad flu. She has always hallucinated with the slightest fever, and did through out her illness. Things always feel har...
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- I think you shouldnt wait to take her to the doctor. A friend of mine described kinda the same thing and it turned out to be very small seizures. It sounds more like...
- IS it possible that she is haveing episodes of Vertigo? That is when it feels like the world is spinning fast around you. It can be because of inner ear imbalances cau...
- Sometimes I get Labrenthitis (Vertigo) after having a bad cold virus. It's middle ear related. Each time I've had it, I've been given Mechlazine (spelling?) from the d...
Bipolar Husband
Asked by M. from Houston
on September 12, 2006
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Anybody have any experience being married to someone who is bipolar? I married my husband knowing that he was but I thought I could handle it. He got on meds shortly...
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- My ex husband was bipolar and unless he was on meds, he treated me very badly. I stayed in the reletionship for 7 years. Unless the person realizes they have proble...
- I live in a home with a son bipolar and husband bipolar but husband wont get help. He says psych are bull. I am also a stay at home mom but I am never happy except ...
- M., I don't know if my husband is bipoler or not but I think that he is. is is verbally abuseve at times. he's very intimidating and degrading. I sometimes nev...
Mental Illness
Asked by S.K. from Denver
on June 20, 2009
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Does anyone have experience with a spouse or other family member with mental illness? I am looking for someone to talk with who may have had to cope with a spouse's il...
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- After years of dealing with incredible mood swings, anger and many other things, my husband was diagnosed as bi-polar. He's on meds now and MUCH improved, but it took ...
- S., I have been in your shoes. I would make sure you have all the bills and bank information in your name. Make sure you know what is happening with all bills and bank...
- S., My spouse is currently on Social Security disablity for intractable major depression. We have coped with his illness all our married life (29 years in december)...
