Hello, I just wanted to tell you that you are not alone. My son is 9, and we were told about 2 months ago that he was bipolar. (I am as well). He was put on Abiligy. He is taking 10mg daily at...
Thank you so much for the response and the support. I know that sometimes he says things, such as calling me lazy, that aren't true, but I think it's because he doesn't understand. I am going to...
Hi all, About 6 months ago, I tried for what seems like the hundredth time to explain to my husband my guilt for being such a bad wife and mother. I tried to explain to him the things that I go...
Hello all, I just wanted to take a moment and wish everyone Happy Holidays. I hope that you get to spend this time with your loved ones and that it can be a happy time in your life, especially when...
I am so glad that you brought this up because I think this is an issue that many of us have. I miss my family terribly and can't wait to move home, but I had to call the doc today to get some kind of...
You know, the nurse left me a message today (I was sleeping) and told me they were calling it in, and to take it with my Lamictal. I don't need something to help me sleep, but I do need something for...
My son is 9, and he has been on Abilify now for about 6 weeks. It seems to be working wonders!! I have my wonderful son back, and not the angry hateful stranger that had taken over his body over the...
So I am supposed to pick up my newest prescription of Seroquel tomorrow, and in the research, I found it was a sedative. How is it in comparison to Clonopin? Also, has anyone had any experience with...
I completely agree with Serafena in that no one can really diagnose your son as bipolar. I do know this however: As a teenager, no one would diagnose me as bipolar either, though looking back, that...
I don't know if anyone read my intro post to fully understand the situation, but I was just recently given a specific diagnosis of Bipolar I, though I have been told I was bipolar for years. I just...
Hello all, You know, I my cycle varies, and when I cycle out of the depression to the mania, I never seem lucky enough to experience the euphoric type. Though it is a relief to come out of the...
Hello, First thing I want to tell you is that I my husband has a very hard time dealing with my illness, and about 6 months ago he cheated and our marriage almost ended. It is a very hard thing to...
Hello, Let me tell you that I relate to what you are saying, just from the other side. I don't know if you saw my story, but I have really been struggling with Bipolar Disorder for about 14 years,...
That is beautiful! I think we, as parents, all wish we could convey our feelings so eloquently....
Hi everyone, I have been struggling since I was 15. I was considered "rebellious" for years. I went through many stages - drugs, drinking (heavily), promiscuity at age 21, cutting, and suicide...