Bipolar Support Group

I don't want to beat a dead horse, but here is some background for those who do not read the "Anyone Awake" thread. My son is in the middle of a 15 month deployment to Iraq. He was here for two weeks on midtour leave earlier this month. I was doing ok coping with it until he went back Saturday before last.

My mother is 68, and has been having some odd problems with her heart rithym(sp?). She has been seeing her GP about this for over a month, has had a battery of tests, and they still don't know what is wrong.

We got word over the weekend, that my father-in-law, who lives in Germany, was in intensive care. He apparently had some sort of biopsy, then a few days latter developed severe breathing problems. They found that a bacteria had been introduced during the proceedure and found its' way to his lungs. I think he is doing much better now, but I'm not really sure on a prognosis for long term affects.

I have been worried out of my mind for so long, I don't know which way is up anymore. I was really down for a couple of days after my son went back, but seemed to bounce back last week. I stayed busy cleaning, visiting my mom, etc. Then, yesterday I was so down that I did could barely function. I tried to nap in the afternoon, but was having some odd thoughts. I drank too much coffee, didn't eat on schedule, and last night ate a lot of sugar trying to feel better. I woke up this morning feeling ok, but pretty iffy.

I always take my meds, but stress is a big trigger. I can't tell, though, if this is just normal worry and reaction or if there is a deeper issue that needs to be addressed by my psychiatrist. It is really scaring me. I don't want another psychotic episode.

I recently had a friend who said that I thrive on drama. Needless to say, he is no longer a friend. But, could he be right? I am blowing this out of all proportion?

Thanks for reading,

DC

You are aware of the stresses...I would talk to the doc about them...if the doc knows what is going on in your life it helps to give better treatment...I always wondered what they were writing when I was talking...sometimes, I think the doc was playing tic-tac-toe with himselfLOL

seriously, having your son go to Iraq and illnesses in the family would be stressors for anyone...and as to the former friend who said you are drama queen...well, you already took care of that, didn't you, dear. hugs, Norma

I will probably write it all down for Dr. I have appointment next week. I just hate med changes. They always throw me into a tailspin, and I feel like I should get through this on my own. My husband is so I should be able to as well.

/hugs

DC