Ask for a complete blood workup. Many doctors are reluctant to run tests because they cost money. But something is wrong and many things can be eliminated this way. Get a doctors excuse. My father...
She will probably be happy if you become happy with yourself. You can change situations, and circumstances, but the real change comes from within. you know the saying "Everywhere I go, there I am....
Good Morning, I like what I've read. Depression can hit anybody, regardless of income, education, or status in society. Everywhere I go, there I am. I never heard of a geographic cure lasting....
Hi I would avoid that person. If that person is dear to you then you might want to try alanon. You will find support here. Shine on Sunnee!...
I draw SS for Crohn's and personality disorder. I found this portion of the Social Security web site very interesting. It explains the criteria for elegibilty for bipolar....
I apolagize for breaking the rule. I just got carried away I guess. When I say I gave up, I mean i quit fighting everything and everybody. I do not control the universe. Sometimes a depressed person...
Humility and humiliation are not the same thing Humility is a clear understanding of who you are, with a sincere desire to be who you can be. Ironically practiced with no expectations of rewards...
Hey 77 I hate that waiting on death feeling....Patience is in order..But you can't catch any fish if your bait is not in the water. Who knows your voice may be her turn on and you only need one...
Hi I am in a simalar situation. I lost custody of my two boys when they were 12 and 17. The 21 year old now, just got evicted in another state with no job. My younger son 16 is staying with his mom...
I like what I've read! That point that we get to can be lower than our tolerance can take...I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Sometimes listing our illnesses qualifies us so that others know we...
Being willing to ask for and recieve help is essential. This is an idea that may help. Try to do something for someone not only asking nothing is return, but without anyone else knowing you did it....
Stronglady4me, one of the key themes I find in your post is willingness. It is people like you all who keep me on the right road thanks. edited due to forum rule #10. Thank You ~ Elisha...
You will be getting some responses. I do know what that is like. I get so hyper and anxious I can't settle down.. I was on risperadone for a while for cursing at my father for no other reason than...
Can I just call you KaK? If you can afford it I would go to a psychiatric doctor preferably who has a PHD. They can ask certain questions, Have you comeplete a few tasks and tests and usually...
making others happy...
Thanks Rosie Bad relationships can make both parties sick. Unfortunately fear or ignorance can keep us in those relationships. I am glad that yours ended so you can recover. You have done the one...
I would like to hear from people who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state. I think it would be a great help for those who are still experiencing depression. I know that some people have a...
Hi Tiffany I am a recovering alcoholic with a little over two years sobriety with bipolar disorder. I usually go tho the VA, but me doctor was on vacation. I went to a $250 for 30 minute addiction...
niether disease can be treated while still drinking. As far as mixing meds with alky, anything can happen. I took the antipsychotic Zyprexa while drinking,and had DWI's two times because I passed out...
Hi rosie, I am doing Great!, this is my third year of sobriety, I know this is not an alcohol forum, And I have gone from a deadly depression to laughing and joking, infact me and my Dad where just...
HI everyone, this is my first post I would like to see the responses to the questions, Can Bipolar disorder cause alcoholism? and Can Alcoholism cause Bipolar disorder? I live with Alcoholism,...
Gee, I spent a while writing my experiece with Lamactyl only to hit the wrong key and erase it. Here I try again. When I first quit drinking January 2004, the VA put me on lamactyl,(lamotragine),...
I liked celexa, made me feel little fuzzy, but a slight sense of well being, doctor presribed trazedone to help me sleep after I quit drinking, then another doctor took me off it because he said I...
This is difficult to say but I need to say it, A very dear friend of mine had depression for over 10 years. He would mention suicide to someone and they would take him to the psych hospital where...
I forgot to say I have been sober since that Day on Jan, 21 2004...
I lived in my car until I got a DWI by passing out and crashing it with no insurance after the bank sent a skip trace on it. After that I sleeped on the shop floor where I could work the few hours I...
Sharing how you stayed clean for two years will help you and others. I had to admit that I was sick before I could begin to get well....
Good morning, I hate being confused,,,, he needs to check his medication, sometimes things just take time, and I recommend he gets consultation from friends and a professional. The problem I had with...
You'll meet people hear all right. I go from sleeping over 14 hours per day and not wanting to do anything, to becoming hyper, talking too much and spending alot of money and talking too much and too...
He's definitely distracted. I don't know what else to tell you other than it seems more than just a bipolar problem. I personally am not good with relationships. I wish you the best....
I am a male and usually don't involve myself with females interpersonal relationships, but I think the problem stems from her wanting to be more than friends. I don't know shat else to tell you....
My ex didn't cry, just threw things at me and screamed alot. I used to watch the calender to see when her period was to start so I would be on the alert. She would lay down tripwires everywhere. I...
Hi Rosie. I wish the best for you and your x. You have done good by writing it down" typing". I think it would be enlightening for you to go back and read carefully what you have said. got to go to...
I am not saying it's you, he probally has issues, and when one door closes another opens....
I have been on lamactyl"lamotragine", for two years and it helps. It seems to be mild with no apparent side affects. 200mg per day. It was used originally for siezures but was found to have mood...
I was taken to the VA hospital with an alcohol overdose ".430 blood level" and had to detox in the psych ward, strapped down, no shoelaces.etc. Al lot of detox meds, IV,s. Later I was taken into a...
My point exactly....
Alanon?...
I am a recovering alcoholic, who self medicated undiagnosed bipolar with alchohol for years. Been sober 2 years now, was depressed bad until 3 months ago, I suddenly went into a manic phase with...
It was to break the ice. Depression is serious, It requires action. Heal the spirit and the mind and body will follow. I had to admit that I couldnt take it anymore, then believe that I could be...
[color=blue> rybird, I have edited your post as it has nothing to do with the topic on this thread...Please in the future if your going to post stick to the topic and be sensitive to others feelings....
Hi xoxo! I work closely with my doctor about all my meds. Not only does medicine affect different people differently. People may need to change their meds as they change. Also it is not a good...
Hi Live Strong! I am an alcoholic who suffered chronic clinical depression. Knowlege of the illness depression helps, medications help, sharing helps, But I had to admit that I was powerless. believe...