Stardust writes:“I'm really enjoying your series on mindfulness. I'm having trouble discovering my triggers. Can you describe what it is like to discover something that is a trigger for depression or hypomania?? I just don't quite get it.”Okay, some quick background information. Over the past month,... Read more
Stewart writes:“I have been struggling with my bipolar II disorder for about 17 years. I am considered to have a refractory, treatment-resistant condition. I have been through about 25 medications singularly and in various ‘cocktail’ combinations, four rounds of ECT, long-term therapy, various alternative treatment, and the... Read more
Kathleen writes:“I'm curious to know if there is a way for both people in the relationship are bipolar can make it? If so, what has helped them? I heard once that if a couple with mental illness make it to 5 years in a relationship/marriage the success rate is better. How true is that?“I have been married twice, both had mental... Read more
Beth, who is the mother of the 13-year-old, not doing well in school, writes:“How does an IEP/504 plan work for a child with BP? She is very bright and does not have a learning disability or ADHD. Her problems tend to be more emotional and social. However her grades right now are basically failing because she sleeps in class or... Read more
Andimom writes: I was recently put on Tegretol. Now my hair is falling out at an alarming rate.CJK writes: I am concerned since my son has become very quiet since on these Depakote and Abilify. He finds social conversation to be very difficult. Is this a side effect??? Do you see a common theme emerging? My recent mailbag is fairly overflowing... Read more
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