Bipolar - People Who Are Caregivers

Larry Drain

posted 05/17/2008, comment (1)

Our story

July 11, 2007. That's the day we found out the name of the elephant in our room. My wife, Linda, was bipolar. It's not that we didn't know about coping with bad things because we did. Linda had been born with epilepsy. Seven years ago a good day was 10-15 grand mal seizures and she didn't have too many good... Read more Chevron

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Janice Thomas

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posted 05/15/2008, comments (11)

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Hi, I am a 53 year old mother to a 20 year old bipolar daughter and I could sure use some help from someone out there who has been there, done that and found a way to get through it and still keep the sanity. I have been my daughters soft place to fall her whole life, when I should have been tougher on her and worked harder to be her... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/14/2008, comments (24)

Need advice...Husband just diagnosised with bipolar 2

I have been married for 20 years to a sweet man. I knew from the beginning that he was not like the other men I met. He seemed childlike..was completely addicted to paintball and was always looking for that "high". He also had anxiety problems which worsened over the years. Increasingly I began to notice irrational... Read more Chevron

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Karen

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posted 05/08/2008, comment (1)

Just when you think....

I have a 13 year old daughter who is diagnosed with bipolar and some days when she has meltdowns things can get pretty rough. At times I think I've had enough and cannot deal with the ups and downs anymore - then the down passes and my little is back! Just when you think you're at the end of your energy remember our kids are in... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/06/2008, comment (1)

Is PTS common with caregivers

I feel like I am suffering from Post Tramatic Syndrome as a result of my marriage to my spouse who is bi polar. He is also a physician which does not help, I am trying to sort out my options and wanted to know if anyone else felt this way-Please dont advise me to leave my husband, I love him and now I need to find a way to take care of myself.

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