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skidanamarie

posted 11/09/2009, comments (5)

Living with a bipolar husband

My husband of 9 years has just been diagnosed as bipolar. I can't believe I did not put 2 and 2 together. He has serious anger issues and I am the subject of his abuse. He smokes pot to self medicate. It is a very cyclical response. 3 to 4 weeks of normal behavior, then a few days of no sleep then anxiety and then the... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/06/2009, comment (1)

CHECK IT OUT!

A wonderful site to up lift anyone!!! IT is full of quotes from the greats and you can actually get it in your inbox each day for FREE!! I get it and it has lifted me from the depths of "bad thoughts" and idea-ations and has soothed me when at the peak of mania just through the quotes and thoughts it provokes!! IT really is therapeutic ...and the... Read more Chevron

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ctrygirl

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posted 11/02/2009, comments (2)

I have found a great coping skill!

I haven't been on here for a while for I've had many many things to "cope" with and to adjust to. I am now a NEW GRANDMA AGAIN!!!! YEP!! First grandson in 25 years in our family was born to us Sept 30 2009 and I am so blessed. I have also found a great way to cope with the ins and outs and hurdles and tunnels that this disorder puts us... Read more Chevron

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Winston Smith

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posted 10/11/2009, comments (2)

Stroke Complicated By Broken Wrist

Hello to my fellow BiPo's! Six weeks ago, while recovering from the stroke she had last March 20th, my wife broke her wrist while taking out the garbage can. Actually, the doctor used the word "shattered". She went into surgery the next day to have two pins set in place. The next day she is in the pool with her cast secured inside a plastic... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/07/2009, comments (2)

Please tell me its not just me

Does it even help to cry anymore, does it help when we act strong and cry all alone, why do we get so hurt, it doesnt help at all that they never really see or hear us. Is it fair that one day they love you and then next day they take it all back and you cant even understand how it happened and why. Why do they have to... Read more Chevron

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