Hey all. I am doing great except for dealing with my husband's bad depression. I feel helpless. My now 2 yr old and my 11 mnth old are doing well. My son's heart healed itself and he came off his...
Hey. I will write more to you later. But I wanted to ask if you have talked to your docs about another baby? Like your psych, ob/gyn, heart doc?, any other docs you may be seeing also???? I would...
I was just wondering does anyone else out there seem to suffer more when it is menstrual period time? My depression seems to get three times worse when it is time for my period. I seem to suffer more...
Please read. I really need support here....
Thanks cbear. He likes to play his playstation3 at night after we have all gone to bed. That is his hobby.You see, I have had 2 babies in 2 years. We now have a 10 mth. old and a 2 year old. I also...
How do I be strong when my husband has always been the strong one? I am bipolar 2 and he has always been there for me, the one I could always count on. Now he is having trouble with depression and...
Thanks for sharing with me. I will look into family therapy; I hadn't thought of that. Know that I am here for you two also. It helps when someone responds to your postings. Thanks so much. Hugs,...
Whatever you need to do, you do it!! Hugs, Missflip...
How about a Calgon bath to relax and deep breathe? Do you have 20 minutes to just take a bath???????????? That would help you a little anyway. Or can you take a 10 minute walk? Anything to help you...
I feel so alone. I am so frustrated and agitated; I just don't know what to do. I feel like I have no one. My mom just dropped off some milk for me and saw that I was upset and all she said was "Did...
Hi there. Welcome. I have bp (rapid cycling). My husband notices when I cycle more than I do myself. So yes, I would say that other partners experience their partners cycles. He always points out to...
I understand what you are going through. I lost a lot of friends when I was first diagnosed with bp. I went to them for support and they didn't understand at all. I mean these were friends that I had...
I took ativan for a long time and my body got use to it. I tried valium but it didn't help so now I am taking xanax. It seems to help but it gives me a headache but I just don't care about that. I...
My pdoc worked me in this morning. I should be handling things better than what I am so I called and got worked in. I have been crying all morning!! I cried while in the waiting room for two hours. I...
I feel like I am losing it. For two days I have broken down and cried. I have even found myself screaming at my kids - they are just babies. What is going on with me? This morning some stuff fell out...
Good to hear from you again. I was wondering how you were doing. Take care of yourself and hang in there. Hugs, Missflip...
I know that I highly recommend it and so does serafena. Actually she is who recommended it to me. It is an awesome book for bp disorder and a must have as a resource. Missflip...
Welcome!! I just want to thank you for posting about my predicament. I was really appreciative that you took the time to help me. I had not thought of things in that light and your comments helped me...
Hi. Welcome. Glad you are here. I understand the past and angry resentment all too well. But you have to try not to let it turn into bitterness that affects you and your kids. I have two little...
Hello all. I am sorry that it has been a while since I have been here. Very busy with two babies - I hardly have time to breathe! Hope all is well with all of you. I need advice. My husband thinks...
Well, to me a good mania cycle is when I get the entire house clean, read a whole book in one day, get in touch with friends in one day, clean the car, take the kids to the mall and then the park. To...
Hey. Sorry I have been absent of late. I am very busy with my 18 month old and my now 4 month old. I am finally getting to where I can take care of them by myself without my mom coming to help for a...
Hey. I am on Neurontin 100 mg three times a day. Tegretol 200 mg three times a day. Seroquil 400 mg at night (it helps me sleep too). This combination works well for me. I take Valium whenever I feel...
Hey. When I was on lithium, I would eat a sandwhich or a banana or a meal. It didn't matter what just something. Missflip...
Hey! I would go to a Psychiatrist if I were you just to check it out. That is the only way you will know for sure what is going on. It can't hurt to go see one. I also would be careful about all...
Hey. Sorry that I have been absent for a while. I have been very busy with my two babies. There have been lots of doctor appts. and having two in diapers totally dependent on you makes for long busy...
Hey. I am at peace with my disorder as well. After a lot of pain and a lot of praying I finally realized that what I have is an illness and doesn't make me an outcast (as some of my so called friends...
Hey! I just had a baby 2 months ago and one 16 months ago. I am bipolar too and struggled without the meds and had to go back on them while pregnant. Both of my babies are fine and healthy and...
You are accepted here no matter what! We are here for you. I don't get to post as much anymore; have two babies now. But by all means jump in and respond. We know how you feel.I lost a lot of friends...
Hey all. My pdoc has upped my Tegretol and has added these two new meds. The valium has replaced the ativan which quit working for me totally. I was melting down badly and the ativan couldn't pull me...
Congrats to you twisted!! I have always wanted to write a book but just can't get it together to do it. Kudos to you!!! Hugs, Missflip...
Welcome. You have come to the right place. There are lots of people here who are going through what you are going through. Just hang on. Hugs, Missflip...
Hey everyone. I hope that you are doing well. Sorry it has been a while since I posted; been busy with two babies now. I feel like a ticking time bomb. I am losing it so badly. I am edgy, irritated,...
Hello all, I am back. The baby was born on Sept. 23 rd at 7:30 pm. He is perfect. He weighed 7 lbs. and 12 oz. and was 20 inches long for a 3 week early baby. My nurse asked what I was feeding him....
Hey there. I have been on Seroquel for three years now and even while pregnant. I haven't had any side effects from it and it works wonderfully for me. Like Lorraine said though, not everyone...
Hi all. It has been a while since I posted. My bipolar is doing well right now but my complications with my pregnancy are still abounding. I have made it to 37 weeks though and that is a blessing. My...
Hey PB. Welcome. You are in a great place coming here for support. I have been taking Seroquel for 3 years now. It really helps me a lot. I sleep well with it and it regulates me well, much better...
Oh, yes!!! Isn't it just wonderful and such a blessing. I never thought that I would feel that way again. My pdoc got my meds right and wham!!! Of course, I have been pregnant for two years now (I...
You deserve a break. Enjoy. Missflip...
Mr. T, I do agree with serafena - you really do need your medications. As for peers and friends finding out about your illness and looking badly at you; they will not know if you do not tell them. I...
Hey Mr. T. I hate that it is a negative thing there to keep seeing a pdoc and take medication for a very serious illness. It is not fair. As for these hard times you are having, when I was on serious...
Hey. I also turned over the reins of the checkbook and bills to my husband. He is an accountant and much better at looking ahead and planning and keeping me reined in on the money. Thank goodness for...
Thanks mogli. I really needed to know that someone relates and understands. Yeah, this cloud really stinks. It is stealing my joy. I haven't pampered myself in a long time. It would be nice and a...
Hey everyone. How are you today? I am depressed today. I am frustrated, saddened, powerless, and miserable. I am 34 weeks along and big as an ox; my whole body swells, my stomach stays upset and I...
Sassy, Hi. I agree with serafena. You definitely need to make sure that your son gets the proper help right now. Then I would see about trying to make contact with the girl and your grandchild. You...
Hi! Welcome! Glad you are here. I am Bipolar II but I am also a rapid cycler so antidepressants do not work for me. So I have been doing well on Tegretol and Seroquel for 3 years now. Also, I have...
Hey. Still here; just been to depressed to really even think to post anything. I am so depressed over my whole pregnancy problems. With the fainting I am never home alone now and feel so down about...
Hey! I have been thinking of you and wondering how you have been doing. It is good to hear from you although I hate that you are going through so much. You know, it is the hard times in life that...
I hope you got some sleep last night. Sometimes sleep helps to clear the mind and makes things not seem so bad. So I hope you got some sleep. I have to go get ready for the doctor. I will check in to...
It's hard not to feel lonely; I feel lonely alot with what all I'm going through right now. I just feel so all alone and as if no one fully understands the extent of what I am feeling. I know you...