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Bipolar
This is the Bipolar Disorder Group

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Created: 04-14-2006
Total Members: 251
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Offline dadandhubby
Subject: PLEASE RESPOND IF YOU HAVE INFO
Date: Aug 24, 2009 15:13
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Hello,

My wife is the most amazing wonderful woman/mother/partner a man could ever dream of....she just happens to be bipolar.  I am new to learning about this disease and would really like to become more knowledgable.. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A CLINIC OR SEMINAR OR CLASS THAT IS HIGHLY RATED FOR SPOUSES SUCH AS MYSELF TO ATTEND TO LEARN ABOUT THE DISEASE AND HOW I CAN HELP HER AND US???

Thank you,

B-

 
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Offline Jaymi
Subject: Hello
Date: Jul 29, 2009 10:14
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I was diagnosed with being bipolar 2 months ago. I am still learning and trying to understand things. I am glad there is a group with people like me who understand what I am going through. Thanks for being out there and making yourself known.
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Offline Ninjettelikewhut
Subject: In need of Advice and Assistance
Date: Jul 16, 2009 20:26
Mood: Anxious
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Im going to try to nutshell this as much as possible.
Um, have been seeing doctors for 6 year, tried a lot of anti depressants, found sanctuary in a bipolar stabilizer... ended up getting off of it (years ago) Never actually had a real diagnoses until now. Bipolar. Ultra rapid cycling. but last year i had a depressive breakthrough and had to completely scrap the pill regimen i had.

we've been trying for a year to find the right cocktail. and its just not happening. were going for a second opinion. but it would help to have some questions answered by the people who know this stuff best. the others with these issues.
i have a panic disorder also, self diagnosed. my doctor doesnt seem to like to give my problems a name..
anywho. point.
At some point in trying new doses and getting on and off pills i got REALLY ill, and couldnt eat, threw up all the time. I lost like 40 pounds in a month. and still havent gained any back.
its hard, im still having trouble eating the way i used to.
anyone have any tips on an easy, fast way to gain weight that wont make me feel gross like eating fast food does? haha im really sensative about my weight, i liked being curvier...
also, we think that theres something theyre missing, in disorders, i dont wanna think about it, because im still having trouble coming to terms with having TWO disorders let alone another.
but does anyone know any underlying disorders that may coinside with bipolar?
im just trying to find a solution, im so tired of the pill game. i just want to be back to normal. the way i was when i was stable.
ill gladly explain to anyone who might have a clue how i am feeling and the "symptoms" if you will call them that, that i have.
we cant seem to find a stabilizer. im on welbutrin, 200mgs a day, 100 in the am 100 in the pm. but nothing else ecause were still looking. running out of options.
please help if you can.... im trying to find a solution on my own and what better way then to ask people who know how im feeling right?

thanks =]
♥ Brandy
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Offline soon2bmrsbrown
Subject: mixed up and confused
Date: May 05, 2009 10:49
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Hello, I am 23 and have only been diagnosed for less than a yr with bipolar 1 w/ rapid cycling. I am currently going through my first mixed episode I dont quite know how to describe it other than depression minus the sadness add hyperness and what my fiance calls poor judgement meaning I do before I think. I am so cofused that its hard to even write about it. My pdoc has me on trileptal 600mgs effexor xr 37.5mgs and trazadone 150mgs to help stabilize my mood but I dont think it is working. I just wish I could be normal.
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Offline Micello
Subject: ups and downs
Date: Apr 04, 2009 08:45
Mood: Energetic
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I was diagnosed Bipolar I, rapid cycling in 1993 and it took me ten years to accept that there really was a mental illness that was part of me.  Acceptance is the big key for me.

In 2002 I found my current pdoc and Ph.d therapist and they have made the biggest difference in my life.  I have to consant tweaking of my meds and my therapy has taught me ways to cope with the sudden surprises that bipolar springs on us.  Stress is still the biggest trigger for me.  I don't sleep well and would welcome suggestions on that subject.

I am glad to be part of the group.
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Recovery Inc. 
Recovery Inc. is a self-help mental health program based on the work of neuropsychiatr ist Abraham A Low.
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RealMentalHeal th.com site
Date Bookmarked: Jul 13, 2006 10:15
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