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12/15/2011 09:34 PM

Supportive Husband of Jodystandup

Brienstandup

Posts: 2
New Member

I am a 45 year old husband that has experienced this desease through 4 generations. My mother, my first wife, my up-graded wife, and my 19 year old daughter. I did not know support groups were available for spouses, I am glad to be in this new community. I attend every Dr's. appointment and act as Durable Power Of Attorney (DPOA). I look forward to helping others and asking for advice.

Supportive Husband of Jodystandup, A husbands view of living with this desease. Loving and Learning Daily

12/15/2011 10:10 PM Top

jodystandup

Posts: 24
Member

He is here!

If you want to talk to an amazing and supportive husband, mine is here and available to talk. He has 45 years of experience dealing with women suffering from depression and or bipolar II. It started for him with his mother, first wife, super fantastic 2nd wife (me) and a 19 year old daughter. He attends all of Dr. appointments with me and provides my Dr. with valuable information.

Anyone that would like to talk to him or would like to have a spouse talk to him, he’s available.

Brienstandup

Lexapro 20mg
Lamictal 100mg
Cymbalta 120mg
Trazadone 150mg
Nuvigil 150mg

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12/16/2011 06:53 AM Top

bewildered13

Posts: 612
Member

Hi Mr. Standup!

So glad you found us and I know Ms. Standup is really glad to have you in her life. It's not often we find really supportive spouses and she is very lucky! I hope these boards help you along with giving you the chance to help others. I'm sure you perspective could help a lot of us see things we haven't before.

Post edited by: bewildered13, at: 12/16/2011 06:53 AM

Sue

BPII, PTSD, OCD

lamotrigine, 400 mg (generic lamictal)
paxil, 37.5 mg
trazadone, 50-200 mg to 100 mg (as needed)
nexium for acid reflux

My best therapy to date is my 80 lb. yellow labrador retriever!

*The above is just my opinion.

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12/16/2011 08:49 AM Top

InvisibleMe

Posts: 3203
Senior Member

Welcome!! You are definitely a supporting husband to log on and hang out here with your wife. You'll learn a lot about bp2 and what we go through. This is a great group Smile

~ Christine

Abilify 10 mg
Lamotrigine 200 mg
Bupropion XL 450 mg
Clorazepate 30 mg (for anxiety)
Trazodone 300 mg prn (for sleep)
Xanax .5 mg prn (for anxiety and sleep)

*Please note that I am not a doctor and my advice is purely my opinion.

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12/16/2011 11:24 AM Top

Joy75

Posts: 15645
Group Leader
I'm an Advocate

You are a great husband to be supporting her so much. I'm glad you have joined and I'm sure you will like it here. This is an awesome group and you will learn a lot about what others experience first hand. Welcome to the group!

Joy, 37 years old

Blog:

http://www.joylepley.blogspot.com

Email:

simplyjoyful75@gmail.com

Bipolar type 2 and ADD

300mg Wellbutrin
200mg Lamictal
40mg Viibryd
15mg Abilify

I AM NEITHER A PSYCHIATRIST OR PSYCHOLOGIST. I AM HERE FOR THE SAME REASONS YOU ARE. TO GIVE AND RECEIVE SUPPORT. WHAT I SAY IS PURELY MY OPINION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE.

Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It’s a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life. – Carrie Fisher

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