... First thing I want to get out there, is that I know absolutely nothing about mental disorders. I guess the same goes for the bulk of my country, where almost everyone I talked to seems to believe depression is self-induced (I'm not too entirely sure of this, even till now), and how mental illness is only for extreme cases where there's hallucinations and inability to fully... (0 replies)
... Whew, that is a mouthful. I am a depressed crossdressing male with history of ptsd and bipolar. My wife wants to fix me with hard nosed instructions and threats to leave. I'm miserabler than I can relate. (1 replies)
... First, be reassured that there are degrees of severity with bipolar illness and different symptoms with different people. This is also a treatable condition, so I would encourage you to do several things. ... (2 replies)
... I was told that I have bipolar. I am extremely scared! My father have it also, I don't want to be like him! He use to go around talking to himself. Sometimes he would try to kill us or beat the heck out of us! I am scared to turn out like him! What can I do to prevent turning to a monster, and accepting I have it and learning how to deal with it???? Please help I am so scared!! (2 replies)
... Well said.:angel: (6 replies)
... Brilliant!! (6 replies)
... After a couple of hospitalizations they finally figured out I was rapid cycling bipolar and the antidepressant itself had caused the increased cycling symptoms and weird impulsivity. ... (2 replies)
... Goodness! I am so sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time. Are you taking your meds? Have you and your wife considered counseling? What are the "hard nosed instructions"? (1 replies)
... This is amazingly beautiful. It moved me to tears. Thank you for sharing this. (19 replies)
... I have rapid cycling bipolar disorder. I've been taking medicines for it for over a decade. The problem is that no matter what I take, I'm still not "better. ... (1 replies)
... age of 22 I have been on and off of depression meds. When I started feeling good, I would quit taking them, which in turn became a cycle to me. I have been on my Bipolar meds for about 2 months now. The Lamictal has taken away most of my highs, which depresses me even more. But then when I have the mania, it's extreme. ... (2 replies)
... I used to have really nice skin, almost no problems but then 5 months ago my doctor put me onto lithium for my bipolar 1. Since then my skin on my face has become really bad and it is so painful even if you slightly touch it. ... (0 replies)
... Hello, I was just diagnosed with bipolar. What meds are you on that is not causing you to gain weight. Thanks so much.....Pat (2 replies)
... I've been diagnosed as bipolar 1. My psychiatrist is treating it and started me on the lowest doses possible on my medicines. ... (1 replies)
... Does anybody know if there are any bipolar conferences and some kind of retreats? ... (0 replies)
... I have only taken it for Nerve Pain, not for bipolar. and i am working up to 1800 mg a day. i wonder if that is something new?!?! (5 replies)
... Hi, everyone! My name is Zack and I suffer from Bipolar Illness and Intermittent Explosive Disorder. I am one week out of the psychiatric hospital and finally feel stable and normal. ... (1 replies)
... Hello there, I am recently diagnosed Bipolar 1, for the second time! I am confused unfortunately as to how, so let me elaborate. ... (0 replies)
... was diagnosed with bipolar and he can't remember anything. ... (3 replies)
... ent. We found him a sports medicine psychologist who specialized in steroid addiction, a bipolar specialist and a regular psychologist who all diagnosed him with bipolar since the manic behavior started as a child, although it was exasperated during his steroid use. ... (0 replies)
