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Kris

posted 09/03/2008, comments (11)

Just stopped all meds... good idea???

i decided to stop all my meds. i was on lithium, trileptal and zoloft. i have been on meds for the last 8 years (since diagnosis). since then i've gotten my degree, started and then stopped a career, had 2 children (now 3 and 16 months) and gotten married (thus inheriting a stepdaughter full time). i feel that i don't know... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/01/2008, comments (0)

Meds and Challenges

Does anyone know any non-pharmacuetical methods to cope with Bi-polar. I have gone through Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy because I have Medication-Resistant rapid cycling Bi-polar. Is there something else other people are doing that helps? Also if you have tried any new meds, something new than 6 months old and its working for... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/22/2008, comments (8)

Can People Change???

So most of you know what has been going to with me to an extent.I ended up in the hospital for a week due to my son's father's abusive behavior. When I got out I took my son and ran. Big Chad then went to the judge in his small town and told them that I was mentally unstable and that I could not care for my child. The police then came and... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/17/2008, comments (2)

I need to talk and understand

It just seems like the fighting is getting worse. Its hard because I don't know what to do. I guess thats why I'm here. I want to understand whats going on with him and I want to know what my boundries are. I don't want to feel like I always have to walk on egg shells with him, but I'm scared I'm going to do something... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/10/2008, comments (2)

Bipolar Husband and Wife - A Marriage Made in Heaven or Hell?

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 Chevron

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