I'm getting this notion that I am probably not bipolar. I'm hoping testing will clear this up. I know something is wrong I'm just not sure what. I've got somewhat of an ideal what is going on but I'm...
Apparently so... I guess they want a second opinion on if it is actually necessary. My Psychologist thinks it is but I guess they had to have their Preferred Psychiatrist say yes we need to do this....
I'm a bit nervous I'm going to a new Psychiatrist that my Psychologist recommended. I am going there to have an interview to get approval to have my psychological evaulation. Has anyone here every...
I don't think it is as much OCD as it is a trust issue. I do the same thing....
Helen, Well maybe he was there for the same reason you was there. He was curious if you had been on there recently. Probably with some of your behaviours he was getting scared :( There is sometimes a...
Helen, WoW!, Sounds great! Sounds like when you fell off the horse you got back in a brand new saddle. Bravo I'm so happy for you....
I wish you luck get the help you need. There are programs out there that should offset the financial burden....
They should. My insurance pay 100% and they always take my insurance when I go and I never get any bills....
Don't you have some form of insurance. There are also mental health center that will give you discounts or free services if you can not pay. So, cost should be the last concern he has. Call this see...
Were not doomed to have meaningless realationships but I'm in my 30's and I would question what a 20 something year old would want with me and three children. Sorry sounds fishy. Don't stay in your...
Sounds like your doing alot. Those times that he wants to be left alone take some down time and relax. Read a book, take a walk, do something special you like to do....
Well I feel for you. I could tell you stories that would make you cringe but I avoid letting people know to many details of my life due to the fact that they will eventually use those details against...
Advice: Leave him alone when he wants to talk to you he will. Seems unfair but so is living with Bipolar disorder. We don't like the way we feel it's not our fault, we can't help it. We tell you to...
Tell people what they want to hear subconsciously mix in things they don't want to hear. Stir and let them figure out that those things that they want to hear are for their own self comfort from the...
You know even I told her to leave but the reality of life is the way the economy is people can't just throw everything away. More and more people are staying married just to survive. They probably...
leave take the kids and leave...
I know this is not me. But, its getting harder and harder to fight it. I'm feeling some better today and I feel this overwhelming need to be honest. But, I don't want to sugar coat anything....
I'm sorry :(...
I'm sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you and yours....
I'm really tired of feeling the way I do. The more abnormal I start to feel the more I wonder why I'm here. I use to think that I had some greater purpose, now I'm starting to feel like I'm a...
[i]"Time Heals All Things." [/b] Maybe not the way we would like but the way it should. Time will heal all things and you have to make sure that you don't create more as time continues or it will be...
There are side affects in any illness :( I understand what your going through my daughter has some issues to and she can drive me nuts. I can be fine one second and the next second I'm yelling at...
Sent you a message feel free to accept me as a friend....
I've been in your shoes. There is a way out and this is not you it is your disorder. Don't let it take you from your wife. Call your therapist, call 911, call someone. You wife loves you and you will...
Maybe they need to change her medication but WOW what support! Keep up the good work!...
Worried, As far as your husband goes sometimes bipolar disorder does not show itself until later in life. Or sometimes it has showed itself earlier but is not as out there later in life. So, I would...
I stopped hiding. I've now told 4 family members about my diagnoses and told them I was getting help. They were very supportive and understanding. They all said you are only dealing with the problem...
I'm glad that helped you. And don't worry next go around your barn will be bigger, better, and stronger. Let me know how your treatment is going. I find it helpful to know how others are doing. You...
Quote: My ex husband is also Bi Polar but I believe his has to do with years of drug abuse and alcholism. Your ex husband is not BiPolar because he abused drugs and alcholism he abused drugs and was...
I am better at giving advise then taking it. But, I'm trying. I know that we have all back slid. I know you have as well and I know we should show them and wait instead of constantly telling them. I...
I'm a bit agitated today. I thought I had an appointment. I do not its not until Thursday. I almost called and cancelled it for this week but decided I really needed to go. Well I guess my husband...
I have often wondered if Bipolar Disorder and Autism were related some how. It is just a theory I have. It's almost as if these two diseases shut off part of the brain and then open up the creative...
Thats very kind of you Not on a positive trip. Well your wife does work so she will atleast be able to pay some of it. I hope your daughter is ok and if she is not you can teach her that she needs to...
So, what now do you plan on getting help? Do you plan on doing the therapy and taking the medication? Do you plan on getting into a AA program? Don't worry about your time you will have your time...
This forum has helped me so much in the short time I have been here....
I will keep you in my prayers. Maybe your husband can visit us here. I only found the site a few days ago but when I decided I wanted help I sure did find it. I found it from Sufferers and I found it...
If you truly love your husband and I know that you do. Then you will force him to go. When I say you must force him. I mean you may have to get the authorities involved. I'm having a decent week and...
Should I leave details of my life to her imagination? I don't want to send up any red flags, that shouldn't be there. Some people have a tendency to find my life odd. They seem to think that I...
Six days ago I visited a doctor to hear news that I did not want to hear. As I'm setting there spilling my guts to a perfect stranger, I blurt 5 minutes into what I feel like is a Interview for the...