Comments for All About Bipolar http://allaboutbipolar.com Living With Bipolar Disorder Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:29:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Denise’s Story by Denise http://allaboutbipolar.com/2012/02/14/bipolar-disorder-awareness-month-denises-story/#comment-10214 Denise Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:29:25 +0000 http://allaboutbipolar.com/?p=623#comment-10214 I'm so glad the story helped you. It's a hard decision deciding when to throw in the towel. If we didn't have kids, maybe I wouldn't have worked so hard? Who knows. But yes, if you feel you can give it another go, then definitely set the parameters and tell him exactly what you need in order to stay. If he's not willing to do them, then that's your answer. You can use what I said as a guideline. Because everything I demanded of my husband was what would give our marriage the best chance and give us the best chance of being happy. This was our first holiday where he was doing everything as we had talked about, and it was the first holiday that we made it through without any major problems. When he started to feel a bit better from his usual "bad" time, he apologized and said he was sorry if he had been quiet. And I said, that's okay, because this was our best year yet and I'm so proud of him. If he can stay like this, which now I'm sure he will, then our marriage will survive and we will grow old together happily ever after. I never thought I'd be able to say that, and I'm so thrilled I can. Good luck with whatever you decide. I’m so glad the story helped you. It’s a hard decision deciding when to throw in the towel. If we didn’t have kids, maybe I wouldn’t have worked so hard? Who knows. But yes, if you feel you can give it another go, then definitely set the parameters and tell him exactly what you need in order to stay. If he’s not willing to do them, then that’s your answer. You can use what I said as a guideline. Because everything I demanded of my husband was what would give our marriage the best chance and give us the best chance of being happy.

This was our first holiday where he was doing everything as we had talked about, and it was the first holiday that we made it through without any major problems. When he started to feel a bit better from his usual “bad” time, he apologized and said he was sorry if he had been quiet. And I said, that’s okay, because this was our best year yet and I’m so proud of him. If he can stay like this, which now I’m sure he will, then our marriage will survive and we will grow old together happily ever after. I never thought I’d be able to say that, and I’m so thrilled I can. Good luck with whatever you decide.

]]> Comment on Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Denise’s Story by Alyson http://allaboutbipolar.com/2012/02/14/bipolar-disorder-awareness-month-denises-story/#comment-10211 Alyson Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:03:07 +0000 http://allaboutbipolar.com/?p=623#comment-10211 I'm so happy I cam across your story. Your husband sounds exactly like mine. I dated my husband for 8 years before we married (we've been married a year and a half). For a while he had gotten better, but not any more. I spent today looking into divorcing him because I'm still young (27)and have no children, and am not strong enough to deal with this kind of life. After reading your story I'm considering giving him another chance and an ultimatum - either do what I've said for years could possibly help (therapy, diet and exercise) or I'm gone. It is a struggle loving someone who can be so wonderful, but knowing you deserve better. I’m so happy I cam across your story. Your husband sounds exactly like mine. I dated my husband for 8 years before we married (we’ve been married a year and a half). For a while he had gotten better, but not any more. I spent today looking into divorcing him because I’m still young (27)and have no children, and am not strong enough to deal with this kind of life. After reading your story I’m considering giving him another chance and an ultimatum – either do what I’ve said for years could possibly help (therapy, diet and exercise) or I’m gone. It is a struggle loving someone who can be so wonderful, but knowing you deserve better.

]]> Comment on Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Updates on Me by Lacey http://allaboutbipolar.com/2012/02/16/bipolar-disorder-awareness-month-updates-on-me/#comment-9563 Lacey Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:15:38 +0000 http://allaboutbipolar.com/?p=633#comment-9563 I was diagnosed bipolar I disorder, among other things. I know how tough it is with the up's and down's. I usually cut my hair when I'm feeling down. I was diagnosed bipolar I disorder, among other things. I know how tough it is with the up’s and down’s. I usually cut my hair when I’m feeling down.

]]> Comment on Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Denise’s Story by Denise http://allaboutbipolar.com/2012/02/14/bipolar-disorder-awareness-month-denises-story/#comment-9450 Denise Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:23:29 +0000 http://allaboutbipolar.com/?p=623#comment-9450 pressgirl, I'm so glad you liked my story! I'm glad it moved you so much. I do think your brother will find someone who will care for him the way I have for my husband. If he's getting the help he needs now, that's huge! If my husband had gotten it earlier, we would have had it so much easier. You guys are way ahead of the game. And that is so hopeful! I'm so glad my story could help you! I wish your brother good luck and your family on this journey. pressgirl, I’m so glad you liked my story! I’m glad it moved you so much. I do think your brother will find someone who will care for him the way I have for my husband. If he’s getting the help he needs now, that’s huge! If my husband had gotten it earlier, we would have had it so much easier. You guys are way ahead of the game. And that is so hopeful! I’m so glad my story could help you! I wish your brother good luck and your family on this journey.

]]> Comment on Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Updates on Me by admin http://allaboutbipolar.com/2012/02/16/bipolar-disorder-awareness-month-updates-on-me/#comment-9442 admin Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:24:20 +0000 http://allaboutbipolar.com/?p=633#comment-9442 Thanks so much! Thanks so much!

]]> Comment on Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Denise’s Story by pressgirl http://allaboutbipolar.com/2012/02/14/bipolar-disorder-awareness-month-denises-story/#comment-9441 pressgirl Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:15:51 +0000 http://allaboutbipolar.com/?p=623#comment-9441 Your story moved me to the point of watering my eyes. Last year, my family and I had to face dealing with BP too. My younger brother, 19 years old, was diagnosed of having BP and it's been hard ever since too. As you said, there are always signs, but you never get to think there could be anything that wrong with someone you love so much. I can't thank you enough for sharing this story. I hope he finds someone as strong as you in the future to share his life with, when my parents and I won't be able to be with him anymore. Thank you again. Your story moved me to the point of watering my eyes. Last year, my family and I had to face dealing with BP too. My younger brother, 19 years old, was diagnosed of having BP and it’s been hard ever since too. As you said, there are always signs, but you never get to think there could be anything that wrong with someone you love so much.

I can’t thank you enough for sharing this story. I hope he finds someone as strong as you in the future to share his life with, when my parents and I won’t be able to be with him anymore. Thank you again.

]]> Comment on Bipolar Disorder Awareness Month – Updates on Me by Mirjam http://allaboutbipolar.com/2012/02/16/bipolar-disorder-awareness-month-updates-on-me/#comment-9427 Mirjam Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:00:27 +0000 http://allaboutbipolar.com/?p=633#comment-9427 Good to hear that you are doing well. I have been following you since 2009, when I started working for a mental health NGO in India and I wanted to understand more about the real life experiences of people with bipolar. Your blog has really taught me a lot! Thank you for sharing your life so openly with others, and here is to you remaining well and continue your work on spreading awareness on bipolar !! ps: I love the purple hair :) Good to hear that you are doing well. I have been following you since 2009, when I started working for a mental health NGO in India and I wanted to understand more about the real life experiences of people with bipolar. Your blog has really taught me a lot! Thank you for sharing your life so openly with others, and here is to you remaining well and continue your work on spreading awareness on bipolar !!

ps: I love the purple hair :)

]]> Comment on Guest Post: How to Prevent Misdiagnosis of Bipolar Disorder by admin http://allaboutbipolar.com/2010/01/05/guest-post-how-to-prevent-misdiagnosis-of-bipolar-disorder/#comment-9329 admin Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:19:54 +0000 http://allaboutbipolar.com/?p=520#comment-9329 I don't take any of the new medications. In fact, I don't take a medication made just for treating bipolar disorder - I take lamictal which is made to treat epilepsy. It has a lot less side effects and it takes the edge off so I can maintain control. When I started writing this blog, I started recognizing things that triggered episodes - alcohol, lack of sleep or routine, horror movies...even certain people - and I eliminated all of those from my life. It made a huge difference for me. I don’t take any of the new medications. In fact, I don’t take a medication made just for treating bipolar disorder – I take lamictal which is made to treat epilepsy. It has a lot less side effects and it takes the edge off so I can maintain control. When I started writing this blog, I started recognizing things that triggered episodes – alcohol, lack of sleep or routine, horror movies…even certain people – and I eliminated all of those from my life. It made a huge difference for me.

]]> Comment on Guest Post: How to Prevent Misdiagnosis of Bipolar Disorder by Kim http://allaboutbipolar.com/2010/01/05/guest-post-how-to-prevent-misdiagnosis-of-bipolar-disorder/#comment-9326 Kim Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:09:42 +0000 http://allaboutbipolar.com/?p=520#comment-9326 Its a conspiracy with the Dr.s Health and Drug Manufacturers to keep padding there pockets and keep using the mental health patience as there lab ratts. I went to Dr's shrinks ect for years through the same health care facility. As I was on Ssi Disability and the Dr's charged me personally for giving me free samples of these pills that say right on the box NOT FOR RESALE" So how could a 43 yr old man that has lost everything think any different?? Its a conspiracy with the Dr.s Health and Drug Manufacturers to keep padding there pockets and keep using the mental health patience as there lab ratts. I went to Dr’s shrinks ect for years through the same health care facility. As I was on Ssi Disability and the Dr’s charged me personally for giving me free samples of these pills that say right on the box NOT FOR RESALE” So how could a 43 yr old man that has lost everything think any different??

]]> Comment on Guest Post: How to Prevent Misdiagnosis of Bipolar Disorder by admin http://allaboutbipolar.com/2010/01/05/guest-post-how-to-prevent-misdiagnosis-of-bipolar-disorder/#comment-9323 admin Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:01:52 +0000 http://allaboutbipolar.com/?p=520#comment-9323 Hi, Kim. Please note that this was a guest post and was not written by me, nor am I responsible for its contents. With that being said, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder I don't even remember how long ago, but looking back I can recognize the symptoms more than 20 years ago in my life. I suffered some pretty rough years in my early 30s, until I realized that medication isn't a magical cure. Don't get me wrong - I have to take medication to help control my symptoms, but medication doesn't do it all alone. There were things I recognized that worked for me along with the medication, and I have had no major episodes in more than two years. If you need someone to talk to, feel free to email me at support@allaboutbipolar.com. Hi, Kim. Please note that this was a guest post and was not written by me, nor am I responsible for its contents.

With that being said, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder I don’t even remember how long ago, but looking back I can recognize the symptoms more than 20 years ago in my life. I suffered some pretty rough years in my early 30s, until I realized that medication isn’t a magical cure. Don’t get me wrong – I have to take medication to help control my symptoms, but medication doesn’t do it all alone. There were things I recognized that worked for me along with the medication, and I have had no major episodes in more than two years. If you need someone to talk to, feel free to email me at support@allaboutbipolar.com.

]]>