Bipolar - All People Who Are Living In "VA"

saxplyrwyf

I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 2005.

posted 11/06/2009, comments (2)

Rough patch.....

Right now, I am going through one of the most trying and toughest times of my life....personally (within my marriage), at work, and within myself. I doing what I need to do such as seeing my doctor, taking my meds, and going through therapy, but it is still hard. My body cannot tolerate many bipolar drugs (mood stabilizers) and antidepressants. I... Read more Chevron

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aarw

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a mess right now, substance abuse, trying to get my life in order

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posted 12/03/2008, comments (3)

New to this board

Hi, I just found this board. I need to be a part of a support group, has anyone experienced the massive spending, drug abuse from there bipolar? I'm married with 2 beautiful children, married for 17 yrs and its on the rocks, I've hurt my husband by the spending and drug abuse. I'm set to see a new psy. and I'm praying that I... Read more Chevron

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Tina92

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I'm Married, Mother of 2, In College

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (3)

Just Diagnosed

I was recently diagnosed with bipolar. My doctor gave me paperwork,worksheets to do, but I feel like I have been put outside with the wolves. Now What?

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orrb4

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posted 08/11/2008, comments (7)

First Hospitalization

After being diagnosed with Bipolar disorder at the age of 18, I had been able to manage, for the most part, my illness without intervention other than outpatient treatment and medications until last month, when I was hospitalized at the age of 46 for the first time. Initially admitted to the locked psych hospital on July 11th, I received... Read more Chevron

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BlueSofaSurfer

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posted 08/06/2008, comments (6)

Definition of recovery

In your "How much do you know about bipolar symptoms?" quiz, you listed "Returning to the place you were before you became ill." as one of the correct answers to question "Which of the following best defines 'recovery' from bipolar disorder?" Perhaps I am not interpreting that answer correctly, but it seems to be saying I should expect to get back... Read more Chevron

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