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Tuesday, October, 07, 2008

Having a Child when You Are Bipolar

by  Lynne Taetzsch
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
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I didn’t even want children when I gave birth to my daughter, and became deeply depressed after she was born. I was barely able to support myself and my chronically unemployed husband on a secretary’s salary, no less a child. I thought at the time that giving birth was the worst thing I could h...
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    Joanna
    Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 10:30 AM
    Love you blog and esp this post. Pregnancy and motherhood for people who have BP is something you don't hear about very much. Thanks for writing about it! Joanna :)
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    Samantha
    Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 06:46 PM
    Lynne, I was just diagnosed with Bipolar yesterday...I'm not 100% sure I believe it just yet. So, I've been searching the internet endlessly and, admittedly, many things connect. But, here's the thing: the Psychiatrist had me talk and describe my struggles for only like 5 minutes! Granted, I have a family history of manic despressives. But still! I just can't believe it... Anyway, so much to say but I shouldn't blab it all on here. Just wanted to say that I'm really enjoying your blogs; they are eye-opening for me. Samantha
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