Okay people..I never started feeling old or lying about my age (lol) until just this year! My bday is 11/22/69. I was actually born on Thanskgiving Day and it's come around again for me. Yes...I'll...
Jackie, I'm just wondering if you see a Pdoc regularly regarding your meds and their dosages. Do you see a therapist as well? That's cool that acupuncture is helping you with your anxiety. I haven't...
E- I can't tell you how many times I thought the same thing; "Do I get mad at him and let him have it..maybe that will wake him up"..or , "at what point do I let go and not tolerate this anymore?"....
Ethinsmom- Welcome to HW! I wanted to let you know that I can relate to you situation very well. My boyfriend is manic depressive and currently experiencing an episode. He has been going through it...
Ohh, oh..I wanna do my 6 month goal thingy... 1. Save enough to not live paycheck to paycheck and able to relocate without having to rough it in my new home by May of next year. 2. Get back to...
Coco- My partner has been using Lexapro for about 1.5 years when it started not having an affect on him. Like you he said he fears that one day they won't have any ADs for him to use. BUT, I know for...
Coco- My partner suffers from depression and he recently also experienced the same as you; his meds (Lexapro) affect wore off. This latest depressive episode he is experiencing is the worst he has...
C2L, I'm sorry this is happening to you. Reading your post, it sounds as if you have symptoms by some of the things you mentioned and your anxiety has hit you too I think. I am certainly not a...
Rick, I have heard from many that after an episode lifts, it still takes some time before the person feels like themself again. Also, you didn't say whether she is treating her depression or not. If...
Can someone please tell me what "IMO" means? I haven't a clue but I see it used many times over on the threads. Thanks so much.. wcc...
KFC, Greetings.. I just wanted to welcome you to Healing Well and know there are so many members on this site that I'm sure can relate to what you are going through right now. You've definitely come...
Thank you so very much for everyones's responses/input /community/emoticons/smile.gif I think my partner isn't telling me everything, but I don't think it's on purpose. Right now he is slow to...
Greetings all.. I'm sure you have seen me once or twice scurrying around here and there adding my two cents in on one thread or another. I wanted to first say that I truly appreciate HW as well as...
Ann, I am so very sorry it came to this /community/emoticons/sad.gif I know what is like being a single parent being how I am one. So even $30.00 is a lot of maney (utility bill for 1 month, etc.)...
LFW, Thanks for clearing that up :) WCC...
Casem, Well done LFW! The way LFW explained her opinion could not have been put any better or clearer. I agree with her 110%!! Casem, you seem like a very bright and strong individual. Sometimes we...
SW, Hello. I am more than sorry you have had to contend with all of these fires one after the other! I am so very sorry about your sister's and your situation with the children but thank God the kids...
Casem, Your continued stance on treatment for his illness or no family is exactly what you should be doing! This, of course, is my own personal opinion and not a professional one. It sounds like he...
SW, Greetings /community/emoticons/smile.gif I am not BP but my partner is. I have read books on the subject, joined forums online about it and also attend weekly support groups for it too. I have...
Casem, Greetings.. I do not have BP, but like you, my partner has it. I do not have any solid answer to make you feel better; no magic words. I just wanted to reply to you to let you know that you...
Fisher, Hopefully you are still checking back to see the progress on your thread. Greetings from San Francisco and Chicago! I wanted share my experience so far with my partner who has been...
Dee- Greetings! I wanted you to know you have come to the right place for support on this topic. I am not BP, but my partner is. I have heard many stories that are far worse than anything I have...
Thomas- Greetings.. I myself do not have experience with Lexapro, but my boyfriend (depression and anxiety) has been taking Lexapro with xanax for a few years. It worked well for him for some time....
He left yesterday. He was excited about[b] it but also scared since he only had his anxiety meds working and didn't have anything to control the depression. I am really hoping Rome will have a...
Greetings.. I have one more question regarding meds wearing off. Have any of you experienced diarrhea as an early symptom that you might be experiencing a breakthrough on your meds? What about...
Greetings all /community/emoticons/smile.gif It's been a bit since my last post here but I have been checking in every day to see what's going on.. I have a question regarding a depressive episode....
Greetings All /community/emoticons/smile.gif My partner is BP but is actually in the process of bieng re-diagnosed. He is charting his moods and so far we think he has been in a depressive state for...
Thomas... Greetings and Welcome to HW! As I read your post, it seems that you're not describing BP so much as possibly Unipolar Disorder. From what I know about the disorder, it's mainly depressive...
Ann, What you are doing in terms of really looking at this relationship as something you can deal with long term, is really the best thing you can do; both for you AND him. Many people go into a...
Ann- Boy he sure is keeping the relationship interesting! As for moving away from his comforts and familiararities, it's definitely a big trigger for an episode. Everyone is different though and he...
Ann- Thanks for the update. did ya'll talk about how to function when he goes into another episode? I myself, do not really know if this is actually a possibility as I my bf is still currently...
Greetings VaOutCast.. I wanted to say thanks for replying with such raw truth. Very cool. Umm..please, if you could, tell me what the difference is, if any, from BiPolar Rapid cycling to BPD. I mean,...
Ann, I have been reading your posts and want to welcome you to Healing Well. /community/emoticons/smile.gif Recently, I too, joined this forum because my boyfriend is manic depressive and I knew very...
Greetings to all of you.. I thought I'd share a few of my own personal experiences; not as someone that suffers from BP, but as the significant other. My boyfriend suffers from BP and has had it...
Hi! Awesome to have you here /community/emoticons/smile.gif I can't really give you any advice as I am not Bipolar. However, I am sure you will have plenty of suggestions from people who frequest...
If you want to talk or vent Rick...I'm here. IM anytime today okay....
Rick- Unfortunately, your current situatin is one of the reasons why unions end; meaning, the partners have completely different beliefs and the one that has the depression thinks exactly as your...
UPDATE-WELL] MY TRIP OUT THERE TO VISIT HIM. [color=#800080>[i] WE DECIDED TOGETHER THAT I WILL POSTPONE MY TRIP OUT THERE FOR ANOTHER FEW WEEKS, BUT THE DISCUSSION WE HAD WAS POSTIVE OVERALL....
Vet- I found the following (Below) on a site for uses for Ritalin. I couldn't find out any detailed information leading to why this med is prescribed for depression. However, it does state Ritalin is...
I have some questions that I know cannot be generalized since it's more of an individual affect. However, can you tell me some of your experiences with going through depression episodes? Meaning; do...
Okay, I know this may sound dumb, but yes, I have been told to be prepared should he ak me to leave...BUT, I already have it in my mind that I will refuse. Yes, I know..bad, but when he tried tp...
Thank you so much for the responses. As for medications, I am not sure he is taking any meds at all right now. His Pdoc has him charting his moods in order to re-evaluate his diagnosis. All this...
Greetings All /community/emoticons/tongue.gif I posted a thread up here called "My Bud, My Love...One junk of a funk". I'm posting this as a means to seek advice. After reading my last post to give...
Thanks so much for the replies :) Has this happned to anyone personally; you or your partner experienced this situation but still made it through and stayed together?...
I ask this because there are a few of us on this board that have spouses/partners going through a terrible bout of depression. The depression has convinced our partners that they do not love/care as...
Ellie- Thank you so much for your reply on your personal experiences. As bad as this may sound, I feel better about the situation, as it is very hard and frustrating to continually remind myself not...
L.- I can only remotely imagine the angry, frustration and sadness for having something like this happen to you in your life as well as your children's life. You are right; the example it's placing...
Rick- I am absolutely without any advice to give as your situation is so mind blowing. I am so very sorry this is happening to you and your family. /community/emoticons/sad.gif As I continue to...
Honey Bee, Thank you so much for the detailed reply. I'm so glad I found this site because I find that it has played a major role in keeping me sane right now. I have found comfort in hearing back...
Thanks for the feedback! Can you tell me..this is more of a personal selfish question; when youre depressed, do you push away your loved ones? I haven't heard from my boyfriend for almost three...