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
“How does one reconcile living with a mental illness (or any health problem, for that matter), spiritually?,” Su asks. “What does it all mean? Is it 'meant to be' or just some random problem? Is there a 'reason for everything'? Is God 'punishing' us? I have to admit, sometimes when I have gone really... Read more
If anyone thinks there is a such thing as garden variety bipolar, my recent “mailbag” should put paid to that notion:“I've been wondering for months if I'm bipolar,” writes Chrispy. She describes her worsening ups and downs, and admits that “I constantly feel like I'm losing my mind. I KNOW something is... Read more
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