Hi, I'm not on this forum much, but my grandaughter's mom is Bi-Polar. So is her mother. So it seems to run in some families. She does not stay on her meds, has not been able to keep a job,...
Thanks for your replies. Sukay- I am stressing over making any decisions about my grandaughters welfare. If this was my daughter's child, it would be easier, but it's my son's, and he is not ready to...
/community/emoticons/confused.gif Hi, I do not have Bi-Polar but my grandaughter's mother has this disorder. Her mother ( the other grandma ) also has BP personality disorder. This young mother has...
Can anyone tell me a few symptoms of bipolar 1 & 2. Does anyone become lazy? Not do anything to look after themselves or their surroundings? Could this happen because of certain medication?...
Its been a week now sinse my grandbaby went with his mother. My son has been doing better now that he is away from the mother. He had to pick up his daughter yesterday at the address she gave him. No...
Hi, my son is 19, but going on 16. He has always been a negative person who cannot see the good in anything, especially now. He has dystimia--low level contstant depression that never seems to get...
Hi, my son has been on Wellbutrin for 4 wks now and has had suicidal thoughts. He has dystimia-an on-going low level depression for over 2 years now. He was on Celexa once-but only for a month and...
Thanks for your reply. This girl is only 19, and tends to do & say things that hurt my son. I know my son needs help. I don't know how to "make him get it", without making things worse. I guess it...
Hi, I am a grandmother of an 8 month old who's mom has bipolar and is cycling. I am afraid for the child's safety, as the mom has had several different guys over partying, to the apartment my son has...
Hi, my name is Sassy, I've visited here before. This is the most distressing thing happening to our son and girlfriend affecting the whole family. Last time on here I talked about our son who suffers...
Hello, this is my first post. I have UC, anxiety & used to have depression until I sought help and anti-depressants. I have had a rough yr dealing with a troubled son and recently had a knee...
I have been away from posting for a while, because I started having dreams about my abuser and family taking his side etc etc. I guess rehashing all this did start me thinking about it too much. I...
Restless, I'm soooo sorry you are going through this. My experience was minor compared to what you have endured. Maybe your hubby does not need to know the details, only that you are in pain. I never...
I had to confront my abuser at my Grandmothers funeral. My good friend had died 2 days earlier. My anxiety was through the roof as I knew "who" might be there. That was one of the hardest days in my...
Restless, its Sassy. So sorry to hear about the cancer & Drs and all the troubles at home. I have been in my own world for the last 2 wks, quitting a job and starting another. I do not know the...
Hi LYN, my husband talked to him today. He said he is quitting and wants to go to University again. He said they only did pot 2-3 times a wk. cause they were bored. I wonder. I don't know how easy...
I just had orthoscopic debridement on my knee 2 weeks ago. They found the cartilage under the knee cap wearing away. I used to have constant pain in the front, sides and down my shins. Both my knees...
My son's girlfriend of 6 months is Bipolar. My son now seems like he is too. He is on pins and needles trying not to react the wrong way to every little thing she does or says. She is extremely...
What a sick world we live in. They used to say 1 in 3 was a victim. I wonder if that number is actually higher. Ican your daughter was brave to had told someone. Maybe today's kids can learn to deal...
LYN, I sure hope you are right about him giving us clues. Last night--3:00am I was awake from a phone call. I heard him rummaging through the draweres downstairs. Then I smelled it again. Briefly,...
ican, I also went through the book. The Courage to Heal. Yes is was difficult. I could hardly read it. But I am glad I did. This was the 2nd step to finally moving forward. I too was molested by a...
Hi, its Sassy. In case you missed my e-mail. Please only respond to the board. Kids are smart these days. However, maybe its just what he needs to hear. I did ask questions again, calmly. He says its...
Restless, have to read any books about healing? When I was going through coucilling I was asked to read, I think it was called: The courage to heal. I read the original but I think there are more...
You are right Debaser, I sure don't want to push him out and make it worse. We live in a small town with no jobs close and the transport system is bad. He already totaled our car after not asking...
Just reading your posts brings me back to my childhood experience. My heart goes out to all of you who have survived and had the courage to talk about it. It took me 35 yrs to deal with it. Even...
Thanks, but what would u use a couple of pop bottles Why would you need to use that ? I am feeling like I have no control in my own house. I came home to **** pictures on the floor by our computer....
I have a few questions for those of you who may have 18 yr olds who think they know everything and are headed for disaster? Mine was an honor student who thought everyone was picking on him and who...
Thanks for the response guys. I did go to the Dr.s and increased the dosage. It just is taking a while to work. I ran into a co-worker today and that anxiety crept back up my throat. I hate not...
Hi, this is my first time posting here, I used to post on the UC forum. That is under control, but lately my anxiety has shot through the roof. I have been taking celexa for 3 years and it has done...
Thank you for your replies. I read some of your posts last night and thought what a great idea, an anti-depressant that helps you lose weight!! But it probably keeps you up all night!! I need my...
Hi, I am new to this forum but post on the UC board. I've been on Celexa for almost 2 yrs with a short 3 month break. Until the break, I never cried, but was never depressed and my anxiety...
Well my son just told me a button to push--refresh so I've been doing that and can now read and write again, but have to use that refresh quite a bit. Anyhow I'm back....
I know I'm in the wrong place, but I've been trying for days to read the UC and CD messages and just get a blank screen. Is this my computer or is there something wrong with the system? Hope someone...
Yes,this is a sad disease. Especially for the person him or herself who realises they cannot remember things or say what they want. Sounds like you are a wonderful grandchild and just by being with...
Lost: Grampa's cane and now hat, for the 5th time this week. How long does this stage last? Its already been a yr or so but getting worse. Good news, the cane is in his hand. Please don't take...
Thanks Lynne, I guess the stress of everything else in my life, work, kids, and grampa all contributed to a bad flare of UC. 1 yr ago I passed a kidneystone and continued to get sicker until I was...
Lynne, I feel guilty. Maybe you can help. I think because its my father-in-law that has AD and he lives in a basement suite in our home and I have to do most of the added care, I get angry sometimes....
Dear Lynne, thanks so much for joining us. Your so young to have AD. I'm not a nurse, but clean in a home for intermediate care. I also had a Grandma with AD and live with my father-in-law (85) with...
Happy Birthday Forget-me-not! My mom's birthday is also Sept. 10. I'm 42 and sometimes feel 82 but also sometimes feel 22. My daughter hates it when I try to wear young peoples clothes which make me...
Forget-Me-Not its Sassy again. Your mom is lucky to have you as a daughter. I remember going to visit my Grandma in her appartment. She would make breakfast 3 times thinking she did not have it. Then...
Hi, sorry for the time wait, I generally spend most time on the UC forum. To the best of my knowledge, the disease can progress from the first noticable symptoms of forgeting words, etc. to not being...
Hi, my father-in-law has alzheimer's and lives with us too. It has become almost impossible to look after him. He has home-care support too, but we cannot leave him alone now at all. The other day he...
Hi, do you drive? If so, you should take over the task. If not, consider the risks of him getting into an accident or causing one. How would you feel if he killed someone and you didn't do anything...
Hi, we live in Canada and my father-in-law who shared our home has Alzheimer's. He also happens to be a veteran and all his medication, extra home-care support, wheel-chairs, etc. are all covered by...