I'm a little frustrated and down from looking for a job. I'm trying to relocate my family to my small home town and having trouble finding anything at all to apply to. On top of that I've been down...
My wife is BP and agoraphobic. Right now she is having a particularly difficult time. I'm doing all of the 'outside' stuff and she seems to feel really guilty. I sometimes have problems understanding...
To answer your first question: I have 2 children with a BP spouse (I'm BP as well), so my children are more likely to get BP... Both of our children were born before our diagnosis - so it was not a...
When I was in school (for 10 years...) what eventually got me through it was meds and my adviser. I let him know what was going on and he did the discussions with the other professors for me (I had...
Is anyone else out their that has BP and a spouse with BP? Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one in the situation. If anyone else is out their with it do you find that your BP and spouses BP tend to...
Nope... just creeps up on me for the most part... although sometimes I get horrific migraines when I switch....
It is sad but when I'm asked why I'm on lamictal I generally lie and say that it is for severe reoccurring migraines. Seeing how most mood stabilizers are also anti-seizure/anti-migraine medicine and...
One thing to keep in mind is that it is a disease but not a true excuse for behavior problems. I have BP II rapid cycling. What this means is I have tendencies to have irresponsible behavior. I need...
I know what you mean about the lack of presence. My wife has issues with this as well. I also understand the feeling that she takes up more time and effort than the children. I also feel the pain of...
My wife has this... I don't have a major issue per say , but sometimes it can get me down a little. I guess because I grew up in a cold climate and now live where it rarely gets below freezing it...
I have been avoiding my best friend of 15 - 16 years ever since he moved into my area. I always have issues letting people know what is wrong with me and my wife. After a lot of discussion with my...
I find it depends. I have little artistic talent, but when I am in hypomania I have a greater level of creativity in my work environment. When I'm depressed I tend to be able to express myself more...
I was on Strattera for a while, but for my ADHD. It worked well for my focus but didn't do much to stabilize me (but didn't hurt either). Good luck!...
My DW and I currently have little in the nature of family support... It is getting better, but this is just due to our recent announcement that we will be moving by the end of the summer. When we...
I've posted in the past... but just a reminder about me. I've got BP rapid cycle (don't remember if I or II). I am married to someone with BP, SAD, panic attacks, PTSD (will not go into), OCD, and...
Hi, I have BP II rapid cycle and am married to someone who also has BP (both got diagnosed within 2-3 months of each other 2 years ago). For me I tend to stay on the depressive side (AD do NOT work...
I'm looking for some help on coping with my current situation. I have BP with rapid cycling but function well. My DW has BP, agoraphobia, social anxiety, OCD, and night terrors. Due to her greater...