Try going on the new directions website http://www.newdirectionsdelaware.org/ they suggest 9 steps for wellness which I personally think really work. I will say a prayer for you Living Well that your...
Parenting is difficult enough without having to deal with the mood disorder but I think you need to stay true to the basics. Try to keep him focused on His future and making sure he knows that he...
When I first started taking a mood stabilizer I gained 30 pounds and my old doctor said that was just something I had to live with but then I changed doctors and my new doctor added a stabilizer to...
Can you get the help of a psychiatrist rather than a PCP (primary care physician)? They may be more knowledgeable of new medications and which ones have less side effects. There are a number of...
Stepping out of your comfort zone is hard at first but once you start to socialize it gets easier. Just put into your head that there is still mostly good in the world and a smile is a good...
Welcome to the forum...I am not the monitor of the site but it seems like you are in the right place. I was getting treated for depression before I was diagnosed with bipolar and you need to know...
Welcome to the forum...it sounds like the therapist you have is a marriage therapist and not a therapist just for you and not a very good one at that if they are taking sides. You are in the right...
Way to go having a sense of accomplishment is a great feeling...you deserve to feel good. Whatever your doing keep it going :-)...
I had the same experience that I think others complain about with the medications that they put you into a mental fog and they do change your personality or at least your outlook on life....but it...
Audrey welcome to the forum...try melatonin for your insomnia. It is all natural and has not given me or any of my friends any side effects. You can find it any drug store or vitamin shop. I take 2.5...
I know medications are different for everyone so I don't want to suggest that what works for me will work for you. But I know I went round and round with the meds and finally found meds that did work...
I wanted to put my input in but I'm not sure what your question is...but I can tell you what I think the best recipe for wellness is regardless of income or medical insurance. In short...it's a lot...
I am bipolar only but have a girlfriend that is OCD and another one that has panic. I just want to hug you like I do to them and tell you give your meds a chance. They take up to 6 weeks sometimes...
Children are a blessing and can bring a lot of joy to your life...they are worth the effort of making the plan to make it work. It is a team effort but it is worth the effort....good luck...may God...
Do not let your illness stop your life from progressing you can be all that you dream. The only thing that let me slide into depression was the realization that I had unrealistic expectations that I...
Bipolar is only a disability if you let it be. Don't give up hope...with proper treatment and faith we can lead happy productive lives. I believe all people need help time and again that does not...
Hi, I have just joined this forum to find out how others are dealing with their own diagnosis. I was diagnosed about 12 years ago after a very dramatic experience in my life. I have been hospitalized...
That is great keep writing I think it is great to hear stories of hope....
Sometimes you have to use tough love when you are parenting for both you and your child. He needs to get help but you can't do it for him...this is something that he has to come to grips with. You...
That is unfortunate that you feel that you are unable to work. Did they give you a reason for the denial? Perhaps there was something in the paperwork that was inaccurate. Being bipolar in itself is...
Brian, Hang in there the sun always rises again tomorrow. I have had Bipolar for 12 years and lately things have been going really well. I have to attribute it to doing everything I am suppose to do...
Sometimes....as it has in my life felt like all was lost and it would never get better. But after my recovery and renewal I found that there is hope. When we are in a state of healing and under a lot...
It is hard to accept the diagnosis of mental illness, especially when you feel ok some of the time. The problem with mood disorders is they strike when you are least able to handle them. I know for...