http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/feed http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/feed en-us Copyright (C) MDJunction.com. All rights reserved. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:59:23 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/general-support/10369156-bewilderd-sister#10694565 Im so glad to hear this rusty2.... Mon, 20 May 2013 06:00:43 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/general-support/10694091-brother-convinced-he-doesnt-need-meds#10694561 Hi enjoilife Having Bipolar myself, I know what it's like to want to come off of meds. I have done it in the past and went through the roof high. I think when we get something in our heads, we often follow it through regardless of the consequences. Especially if there is a form of mania behind the decision. I think your best option would be to talk to him about what has happened the previous times. What these books are probably not telling him, is that bipolar is a degenerative illn... Mon, 20 May 2013 05:59:58 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10675198-my-son-started-treatment-and-stopped#10693371 your post made me cry for it is all to familiar. I too am the mother of a grown son who is bi polar / paranoid schizophrenic. He not only hears voices but believes others can hear his thoughts and that he can control others with his mind. In his younger years, early 20's he got into trouble. We didn't know anything was wrong with Damon and he was doing a lot of drinking, self medicating is what they tell us now. He ended up in jail a couple times for burglery and domestic violence. Always alcho... Sun, 19 May 2013 16:31:45 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/general-support/10680642-would-love-some-support-and-insight-at-wits-end#10692525 I'll provide the noodles. We can't actually walk in somebody else's shoes, so quit trying to understand. Get educated as much as possible, there's bipolar and there's bad manners, every outburst, isn't bipolar and you need to learn the difference. I take a lot of hits for this, but untill I'm told otherwise, I'm the one that's normal, so come out of your world as much as possible and into mine. Also it is not reasonable,as my ex girlfriends therapist chronically suggested, that you provide c... Sun, 19 May 2013 09:20:24 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/general-support/10683310-forgotten-hurtful-things#10692392 Bipolar or not enabling poor conduct isn't good therapy. Also, I suggest, tear down that wall and be open and honest. My now ex-girlfriend could not, or would not accept that our relationship was not going to be a lop sided deal with her 'issues chronically front and center. Good luck to you.... Sun, 19 May 2013 08:22:56 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/general-support/10690918-bipolar-sister-says-she-was-raped#10691548 Thanks for responding marriedtoit Talked with her about it today. [I got all this on a text] She says she invited a married couple and their friend up to her room. She says even drunk she was not interested in their friend and does not remember giving permission. Those two facts together make me believe it was not consensual. This was a month ago though. No rape kit, and she would have to act fast, I would think to save any film from the hotel. She does need AA, but she won't go. I have... Sat, 18 May 2013 20:56:57 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/general-support/10559241-how-to-help-someone-with-bipolar-disorder#10690644 Encourage them to get out and do something they enjoy. Agree, happiness is not something you should wait for a reason for, or something that is given to you. It's a state of being unto itself.... Sat, 18 May 2013 09:16:21 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10690505-my-mum-is-bipolar#10690505 Hi Guys. I'm new here, and just really need people to talk to. As you can guess from the title, my Mum is bipolar. I am 17 and currently sitting exams, that I cannot concentrate on due to the stress and anxiety caused by my Mum's condition. I also have a 12 year old brother, and my Dad works on the oil rigs in Russia, so is not around much, so I'm left to deal with things alone. Not only is she bipolar, she also has a painkiller addiction. It is causing me so much pain to watch her slowly kill h... Sat, 18 May 2013 07:37:47 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10685424-bp-spouse-with-what-may-be-borderline-personality-disorder#10687769 susy just how bad do you want this guy out of your house ? we can help you. XX L.... Thu, 16 May 2013 22:08:58 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/general-support/10676212-my-horrible-story#10681458 Im so glad you feel much safer now, You DON'T have to put up with this behaviour. Bipolar or not, he still has a degree of accountability. Im glad you can still go to see the animals. The problem is, if he doesn't see there is an issue, he won't seek treatment. It will probably take till he hits rock bottom before he realises he needs help. Yes, take one day at a time and take some time out for you. You are grieving for the loss of a relationship i imagine. Keep posting and we'll ... Tue, 14 May 2013 09:03:57 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/3797859-long-story-hang-on-/limitstart/10#10681408 Well it has been almost a year since I last posted on here. Much has happened, good and bad. Here we go. When last discussing my wife was to be coming home from her first hospitalization. She managed to be home for about 2 weeks before she sank and was readmitted. This time she was in over the 4th of July. They continued to tweak her meds. They managed to get her stable enough to come home after almost another 2 weeks in. Our financial situation only worsened. Had to turn over my truc... Tue, 14 May 2013 08:38:21 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/general-support/10677740-sadness-and-anger-on-mothers-day#10680608 What about this one? http://www.nami.org/Template_itstime.cfm?Section=Its_Time... Mon, 13 May 2013 21:31:12 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/general-support/10678578-its-monday-morning-no-contact-since-friday#10678578 Its been a bit of a long weekend. I didn't hear from my son at all. A part of me is sick with worry and another is angry because he could call and say he's okay. I know I have to draw the line somewhere, its just that its hard not knowing he is okay. Before i would just go to social networks to see if he was active and that would let me know he was okay, he was just not talking to me. There has been no activity at all from him. His brother spoke to him briefly he said on Saturday. He was upset a... Mon, 13 May 2013 05:15:14 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/general-support/10676498-happy-mothers-day#10676498 To all of you moms., happy Mother's Day! I hope that you are celebrated and feted on your special day!Post edited by: marriedtoit, at: 05/11/2013 08:44 PM... Sat, 11 May 2013 20:43:59 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/general-support/10674084-bipolar-fiancee#10676472 Well he wants help, and he has never touched me the 5 years we have been together. The thing is we have no money to afford a doctor we just moved to a new city for this job and my school. He called a free consultation over the phone and they urged him to come in next week when we said we do not have the money they said that we can try to get help paying for it and gave us someone to call but they are not open till monday. and the drugs and alcohol they just started again (he had been clean for 2... Sat, 11 May 2013 20:26:59 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/general-support/10675172-my-son-was-diagnosed-and-started-treatment-then-stopped#10675172 My 24 year old son was diagnosed last a year ago march. he called and said he was taking medicine. i asked him to come home so i could help him or at least move closer to home. he refused. what would follow would be a high level wind tunnel. he came home in november after a frantic call about having a fight with his mate of 6years and being put out. when he came home i bought an herbal tonic from GNC that stopped the shaking and wide eyes and calmed him enough to sleep after many nights of being... Sat, 11 May 2013 07:01:46 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/general-support/10668428-help-im-a-biplor-mom-and-i-think-i-have-hurt-my-kids#10674678 How are you doing, Epib123? Thinking of you.... Fri, 10 May 2013 21:46:38 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/general-support/10657718-i-think-my-husband-is-bipolar-and-left-me-sad-and-alone#10673295 I too after I witnessed the madness, deceit, affair, lies, etc....I went to an attorney immediately to seek advice on what to do about my children being alone with their father. it has been 16 months separated and almost through our divorce.. I had detailed documentation of his bizarre and damaging behaviour which we used at our case conference with the judge. My husband had to have ALL visits with the kids supervised with a professional appointed through the courts. In one year- he set up... Fri, 10 May 2013 09:42:13 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/general-support/10667784-just-found-out#10668122 Hi Ashton, you should not have been put in the position you are in. It would overwhelm me too sweetie. You are in no way equipped to be able to be there for your mother every time she needs you. I would suggest you telling your mom that it would help her if she would get a therapist. That would really help her and would take the stress and overwhelmed feelings away from you. You should not have to feel like you are responsible for her because your not. She would benefit from a therapist ... Wed, 08 May 2013 06:03:03 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/bipolar-in-the-family-discussions/general-support/85803-readult-child-of-bp-father-it-hurts/limitstart/10#10663369 hi, this is the first time I think I've posted in this group..my dad was a raging alcoholic who would go from fits of rage to breaking furniture etc. Once he attacked my mother after sweeping everything out of the refrigerator onto the floor making a huge mess of food and broken glass. He grabbed my mom's arm on an area she had burned..she picked up a knife to defend herself and I was crying under there legs trying to clean up he mess my dad had made..for some reason I always felt responsible... Sun, 05 May 2013 20:33:48 -0700