I give you a LOT of credit for reaching out and trying to help yourself. Being willing to think about what's going on inside and addressing it takes a lot of courage. /community/emoticons/smile.gif...
Hi cold chick. I like your Pooh quote a lot! Do you know which character says it and to whom? Welcome!...
I'm not currently, but I have been before. I'm trying to apply what I've learned in the past, but suppose it would be good to see someone again....
You "step wrong" and yelp in pain startling other shoppers in the grocery store Your 94-year-old grandmother would like to do a few more errands, so you do... and when you get home you are so tired...
BPWife, I think you hit the nail on the head. Acceptance was a huge problem for my parents. Now that they are past that obstacle they seem to be doing really well. Following everyone's advice and...
safado, Don't leave. You can help the real her to come back. I know just how you feel. My mom has BP II and I have felt "I can't stand this anymore", "This is insane", "I want my mom back". Without...
So happy to hear you are feeling better! Just choose one thing and tackle it. With each thing you accomplish you'll feel a little relief and a little satisfaction. You'll get there!...
Hi Naone, I'm a new member, too. Isn't this forum great? I admire your attitude and your strength. I'm a tiny little 40-year-old wife/mom/daughter in a smaller city up north who loves and cherishes...
Thanks, Sukay. I needed to hear that. I've been trying to walk the fine line, and need to remind myself to let them be responsible for themselves. I talk with Mom or Dad every few days and they are...
I'm thinking of you and wish you well. You are such a caring Mom. I'm glad you were able to be there for your daughter's birthday and also glad you are now taking the time to do what's best for you,...
Try to give them space and let them take care of themselves. Ask for your space so you can take care of yourself. With all you have endured, I'm sure you can relate to how she feels right now. Let...
Welcome Heather, After all you've been through I think it's amazing, and a sign of sheer strength, that you are already poking around on the internet learning more about this thing you've been...
Hang in there, seraphena, and you can ignore my question in the other thread about how you are doing - duh - I came here to see how you are doing. I'm so glad you had a helpful experience with the...
Thanks, seraphena. I think we are on the right track and the future looks very encouraging. How are you doing? You've been in my thoughts....
Dad is recovering from his bypass surgery incredibly well. We've had some very constructive conversations about Mom's BP and how well she is managing right now and how important it will be for her to...
I'm so sorry to hear about that terrible experience. That was incredibly inappropriate. Try to find a pdoc that specializes in BP. I am ashamed to admit that when my mom was refusing to try to get...
Slz, I'm so glad your H is going to go to therapy. As I read the thread I was thinking it sounded like it would be really beneficial to him. Sounds like he does want to be supportive and that he was...
Caren, Sorry I wasn't online to send you a note. Seems like very few members have been around. I hope you are doing better this week. Wish I could send you a cool little breeze from Minnesota. My...
Hi, I'm a new member, too. I think a lot of the regular members have been offline this past week, so I wanted to welcome you even though I'm so new that feels a little silly (like I'm too new to...
Hi stuckintx, I'm new here, too, and have found it to be a great help. In my experience guilt can be very destructive and can hold a person back. I hope you talk with your doc and your wife about...
Sukay and Serafena, Thanks so much to both of you for taking the time to read my huge post, wrapping your heads around where I was at, and responding. Your input helps me recognize I was on the right...
Serafena, I just joined and don't know you. I want you to know that it was in reading some of your wise, strong, good-hearted posts that I recognized this was what I was looking for and decided to...
My Mom had been misdiagnosed with Bipolar and was recently diagnosed with Bipolar II. If I'm remembering correctly the first thing they did was take her off Zyprexia because while it is good for...
Hello, This is my intro and I need help. I'm sorry this is a long post. I feel you need the background to understand where I am now. Many thanks in advance if you have the time to read and give me...
Thanks much to all who replied. The doctors aren't being straight with my friend, but we (his family and friends) have pieced together some things based on doctor statements and their reactions to...
Yes my friend had it all done in one step. He doesn't have a J-pouch or anything... his colon was removed and his ileum was reconnected to his rectum. Therefore I believe his post-surgical experience...
Thanks, Pibbin, for sharing your experience and expections for your upcoming surgeries. Did they give you any information that you could pass onto me that would help me understand why it wouldn't be...
Yes, I believe Ileorectal anastomosis is the same as colectomy + ileorectostomy. I beleive my friend will fully recover, but we're trying to understand what happened (which I haven't described...
It sure sounds like you are experiencing depression, which is very common post-surgery, even when the surgery "fixed" the problem. There are many different antidepressants out there and it's very...
A close friend recently underwent a full colectomy and ileorectostomy (he had his colon removed and his small intestine reconnected to his rectum). He had some major problems following the procedure,...