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Saturday, August, 30, 2008

People Who Are Caregivers

June
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?
chellbel82

chellbel82

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posted 12/17/2007, comments (11)

Don't know what to do

I need help! I have a partner with bipolar disorder and things have been aweful recently. Between finances and her disorder we have been fighting constantly. The things she says and does are so horrible that it has set me into a serious depression. I know it's supposed to be the disease talking when she has her rages but there are things... Read moreChevron
photopoet2

photopoet2

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posted 12/13/2007, comment (1)

Thank You for Being Here

This is the second time I have had to take care of a bipolar relative who lives with me.  To add to the mix I have a mild form of bipolar diorder.  When the person I am caring for is going through a bad episode, like now, it takes every thing I have that gives me strength not to go into a full blown episode myselfIt is 1:30am EST where... Read moreChevron
Rhonda Darnell

Rhonda Darnell

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posted 12/03/2007, comments (16)

Wondering if I need to wait 2wks

Well the last couple of days have been nerve racking. Yesterday my son was bouncing off the walls and wanting to pick fights with his sister.Last night we went to church and he was wanting to kick the seats and was holding his fingers up like they were guns and was pointing at everyone and acting like he was shooting them. Some of the church... Read moreChevron
Beth Price

Beth Price

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posted 12/02/2007, comments (5)

problems in school

My daughter is 13 and was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder.  We are still trying to find the right combo of medications.  She recently ran away with a friend and they were caught shoplifting.  I have 2 questions right now.  The first is how does an IEP/504 plan work for a child with BP? She is very bright and does... Read moreChevron

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