Bipolar - People Who Are Caregivers

rich

posted 01/07/2008, comments (3)

New doctor, new diagnosis

Wow that was a suprise, new doctor and a new diagnosis. She was taking 400 mg of morphine to control pain, but now, its down to 60 mg a day. Dr. says thats what caused the inappropriate behavior. Hes got her on citalopram. No changes yet, but the lithium works good. 300mg twice a day. Plan on reducing the ms contin down to 30mg this month.... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/04/2008, comments (3)

accident

I just had a car accident and hit my head !!I got a Lawyer and my Boyfriend has been very good although he still has alot to say about everything.The insurance company was going to make me totally liable!!And the guy who hit me broadside was disabled in this armor tank of a van.I got dragged along the roadside for a few feet till I pulled... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/02/2008, comments (2)

he's in hospital and I'm discouraged

My husband admitted himself into a hospital last night because he was drunk and had been depressed and mad all day. He was mad at me because I went out with a friend I hadn't hung out with in years. I asked him if he wanted to come but he refused. I thought maybe I would be home by midnight but I was an hour away so I... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/30/2007, comments (3)

What do I say?

So my sweet partner has had a break over the holidays. She began hearing voices that told her to self harm. She came to me immediately, according to our action plan, and we were able to take the necessary actions. She is safe and recovering. The new meds make her sleepy and grumpy, but what are a few dwarves compared to sticking... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/24/2007, comment (1)

constant anger

I have a 10 yr old who is always angry with his brothers. It is like he is jealous of the next to him and the oldest. The youngest is his best friend at times. It is very hard to understand this anger. And even harder to try to expell it and have him understand why. Please any suggestions?

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