Any one out there been diagnosed with bipolar? (page 2)

jgnat

Pudd, don't get me wrong, it is good to talk about these things with our children. I just think my dad burdened me unneccesarily with a lifelong worry. He just could have approached it better. Big old lovable, bumbling lug!

Yerusalyim

My wife is Bi-Polar, amongst other issues she has....I can NOT emphasize enough...TAKE THE MEDS FAITHFULLY, even when you feel better. Once you take yourself off meds and have your inevitable crash, it takes about a month of being on the meds again to hit a level of living that is comfortable.

FlyingHighNow

I have several family members including my own mother who were diagnosed with it.

I always knew there was some reason my mother was happy one moment and then could fly into an insane rage and beat us mercilessly at the blink of an eye. I took her and had her diagnosed when she was well into her 50s. I often wonder how our childhood would have been had my mother been treated for bipolar illness. Her family just decided she was their cross to bear. They never insisted she get help. They thought she was just an impossible personality.

My nephew just told me that his doctor told him they are thinking that antiseizure meds work so well for bipolar because it's possible mania is a seizure of the mood part of the brain. Very interesting to ponder.

I want to say that you are a brave and unselfish to undergo treatment for your illness.

I do worry about how my being bipolar will effect my kids. I was diagnosed, disfellowshipped and became a single mum all in the same week.

I have seen several bipolar people be disfellowshipped. I have seen other mentally ill people disfellowshipped. This is one of the things that got my attention and made me realize the JWs might not have the truth afterall. I can't imagine a doctor telling the family and friends of a bipolar patient to shun them, turn their backs on them. How ludicrous for Elders to be dealing with and trying to modify the behavior of bipolar patients. They have no degree in psychiatric medicene.

Good luck and I hope your meds help you lead as close to normal a life as is possible.

Flyin'

Country Girl

One of my personalities has that. <smile>

Country Girl

4JWY

Hello lehaa-

Although it is easier said than done, I'm sure you know already that stress is a big bad guy with bipolar. By learning how to keep stress to a minimum or at least controlled, you will fare much better. When you have just begun medication, please be aware of your feelings and the side effects as there are some dangers with it's use until your body adjusts to it - particularly if you become highly agitated - keep in close contact with your Dr. on the dosage.

Several members of my family live with this condition and we benefitted greatly by attending a 12 week free educational course for family members of those with brain disorders through the NAMI organization (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) - They have chapters all throughout the U.S. If you do a search on NAMI - you will be pleased to locate so much info on bipolar disorder and how you can live successfully with it. Much emphasis is placed on both you and your family becoming educated on the disorder and their materials were a lifesaver to us.

Wishing you the best ~

4JWY

(now, I see you are not in the states - you can still view all of NAMI on-line tho)

pudd

(((( jgnat )))

Lehaa

My nephew just told me that his doctor told him they are thinking that antiseizure meds work so well for bipolar because it's possible mania is a seizure of the mood part of the brain. Very interesting to ponder.

Very interesting in deed. When i was a very small child i used to have epileptic seizures, will have to ask my doctor about that.

Thanks for that info.

ApagaLaLuz

My sister has this. When she is properly medicated she lives a happy normal productive life. Without proper medication, she gravitates towards heavy ill legal drugs, and simply cannot function. But I have seen first hand the difficulties it has posed in her life. I know it must be a real struggle for you as well.

Rabbit

My nephew just told me that his doctor told him they are thinking that antiseizure meds work so well for bipolar because it's possible mania is a seizure of the mood part of the brain. Very interesting to ponder.

I have Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe, Partial Complex - from a head injury, I take Depakote which is what a friend takes for his Bi-Polar Depression. So...commonly I have had Nurses taking Rx info try to put down Bi-Polar, I have to explain, "No..."

The difference is the dosage, he takes about 4 times the strength I do. I think there are others that work this way, too.

lookingnow25

I was diagnosed bipolar last year and have been taking lexapro and risperdal since January. I feel a bit more level, but mainly have tried to control my moods through stress management. I wish the best to anyone with mental disorders. Every bit of my compassion goes out to you. As far as how to handle telling family and keeping them informed? I am not one to comment on it, I am a terrible communicator. looking

Any one out there been diagnosed with bipolar?

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