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First manic episode

Well we went along for a good 3 years of stability after my son's hospitalization at the age of 15. Now he's 19 and having his first manic episode. He ran off with a 14 year old pregnant meth addict. He lost his first real job and spent every bit of money he had on the girl. He doesn't have money for car insurance or to pay... Read more Chevron

posted 06/11/2011, comments (4)|

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Find it hard to deal with husband's bipolar sometimes

My husband has been diagnosed as bipolar. I just need someone to talk to. I love him with all my heart, and I know that he's dealing with it the best he can. I would never leave him, because I know if it got to that point, that's when he would need me most. But some days it's hard. Last night for example. I got... Read more Chevron

posted 06/16/2010, comments (6)|

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Looking for Information on techniques to prevent anger towards my BiPolar Husband

I am searching for my own help and am hoping this will be the place to find other caregivers and hear what has worked for them as far as taking care of themselves. Living with a BiPolar does require a lot of patience and there are those days where we just are not as strong as other days. Just looking for some handson advice. ... Read more Chevron

posted 05/16/2010, comments (11)|

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boarding school for depression

My daughter was told that she has to leave her theraputic HS boarding school and find another one, just 6 months from graduation. They say that they cannnot garrantee her safety. None the less to say, this hasn't made her feel any better. She was doing better with her grades and everything else. I feel like we are being punished for... Read more Chevron

posted 05/04/2010, comment (1)|

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Having a child with a mental illness

An excellent interview with Susan Inman author of After Her Brain Broke on Internet TV discussing the impact of having a child with schizoaffective disorder at http://tinyurl.com/ybt5q4f

posted 03/25/2010, comments (0)|

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