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There’s some really interesting news stories this week.
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Here are some of the headlines:
Fostering awareness of bipolar disorder
DO> Great article. Awareness is a huge problem with
bipolar disorder.
Chemical Signature Of Manic Depression Discovered
DO> Very interesting. What do you think of this?
Early Diagnosis a Key for Kids, Polk Expert Says
DO> This is really true. If my mom had an early
diagnosis, it would have helped so much, what do
you think?
Ill GI says he was deployed from hospital
DO> Interesting.
Bipolar disorder: Can it be misdiagnosed as depression?
DO> YES. Actually the person that gave me
my domain name was an expert at this. He told me
early on there are many people who have been
diagnosed with depression and really have bipolar
disorder. What do you think?
When Do You Tell Someone You Have Bipolar Disorder?
DO> What do you think of this? I have an opinion
and will tell you next week.
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Dave
IT HAS BEEN A BAD WEEK FOR SOMEONE LIKE ME WITH BIPOLAR. THE SOCIAL SECURITY IS TRYING TO TAKE MY DISABILITY BECAUSE I MADE TOO MUCH MONEY IN 2005. IT WAS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE MONTH AND THE AMOUNT WAS OVER THE AUTHORIZED AMOUNT OF $850 A MONTH. THE MONTH HAD FIVE WEEKS IN IT AND I AM NOT TAKING THIS VERY WELL. WHEN I STARTED WORKING AND FOR THE NEXT 42 YEARS I PAID INTO SOCIAL SECURITY FOR EXACTLY THE SITUATION I FIND MYSELF TODAY.I WAS NOT EVEN ON DISABILITY IN 2005. BUT I MADE TOO MUCH MONEY FOR ONE OF THOSE PAPER SHUFFLERS. I HAVE HAVE NOT MADE A FORTUNE OFF OF S.S.
Good Morning! I posted a comment a few days ago about my inccedent. I would like to know I anyone has delt with a manic deppresive person that is dangerous. (Like hittining, or throwing things or tried to hurt you). I have but would never hurt him. I would let the incedent pass or go to another room in the house. Please let me know you delema. It is greatly apriciative. Thank you, Jerry
my partner has lost two jobs because of his illness. When I got him the help he was doing better until the Dr. switched the meds. on him. (the meds he started done fine). then at his job he became angry at customers. He was fired after threatening to kill a customer…..sad. He got out of hand and at home. His Dr. even thought he was starting in the schizophrenia stage. I think that is what happened to me.In a letter a few days ago………still morning. Love Jerry
I suppose bipolar disorder is easily misdiagnosed as depression, if the doctor sees only the one side of it, ie. the depressive side of bipolar. The manic side is probably not always as obvious as the depressive side. I would think that most bipolar people would seek (or their supporters will get them) professional help during a depressive episode rather than a manic one. e.g. someone is admitted to the psychiatric ward after a suicide attempt. Doctors trying to diagnose the person hear from his/her family and friends, maybe from themselves that they have tried it before, because they often seem very unhappy. Friends and family don’t mention the crazy things their loved one might have done, because at that moment they don’t remember them. All they want is their loved one to get well. So the doctors will diagnose “depression”, maybe “clinical depression” at first. That’s my theory, anyway.
The other thing is that we can all relate to depression and it’s much easier to understand than bipolar disorder. Only bipolar people would know what mania is like, while just about everyone has experienced some sort of depression in their life.
Im not bipolar but lived with one for 5 years………….I was walking on eggshells all the time. But I Loved him and supported him. Which His family never did. I love to cook and feed him daily. He was also a type 1 diabetic. To him his hair was never right broke many combs, screemed yelled threw things. He took 3 showers a day…bless his Heart. He sat in a chair day after day in his depressed mode. He was a very,very, loving person. He Laughed talked to me, we laughed together. Had very wonderful times. Until…Will You know the rest of the up side of bipolar. We would still be together if it were not for that night. I would still take care of him. I wish he was here now. I pray every night to him…… Oh well, My story in short. Thank you for the listening. You people try hard to keep the ones you love.
Love, Jerry
Just wanted to say thanks for the most useful news on getting my daughter what she needs so far. You rule! and I appreciate you and your hard work very much. It is amazing to me who much people in other states can make and not loose their SS benefits when I can make so little and lose a lot. Just depends on which state you live in. So I am happy for all you that can make more money each month than I can. Keep on the trail you are on and I wish happiness for who come here. I know this blog is both education and therapeutic for me. This is the 1st place I go everyday and I want to say thank you very much.
Jerry, I just read your blog and I have been a victim of abuse due to BPD. Like Dave says you have to set limits. This was my daughter’s father and he seemed to like to put me in the ER, a couple of times with a dislocated shoulder and once by sticking his finger in my eye. Then he threatened me with a pistol in front of my 6 y/o daughter and I divorced him. He slapped me around plenty of other times as well, but these were the worst. When they have no control for what they are doing, going to a different may not be enough. Remember you have to take care of yourself or you will not be able to help any one else.
Jerry
I lived with a bipolar 1 for 27 years. We’re in the process of getting a divorce. I suffered verbal and mental abuse and walked on eggshells all of the time, still do. I hope all comes out well for you with your court case. You’re grieving for this man you love. I have no doubt that he loved you too, but sometimes love is not enough. Keep reaching out for help, we’re listening. Leaving my marriage was like a death for me. I hardly recognise the man I am married to anymore. He too has some very good qualities, he just gets lost with his disorder. It’s heart breaking. Time does heal. Keep the faith.
Helen I am so sorry about your divorce but it was the only thing you could do. After putting that gun in your face in front of your daughter was not exceptable. Im glad you are out of the situation, as I. If you would have stayed your daughter would have been the next victim. Keep your faith and you will do fine. God Bless You Both………Jerry
Thanks Jerry for thumbs up about divorcing my daughter’s father but it didn’t end there. I have had him living with us at least 3 times since the divorce, with strict limits in place, of course and the last time he lived with us, BTW none of these were as a husband and wife, but like a housekeeper as I knew he would never physically hurt her. Anyways he started on one of his manic binges where he was b**chin at me the minute my alarm clock went off in the morning until I could get a cup of coffee and get my daughter out of there and here is the clincher, I could not trust him to put her on the school bus so I had to take her to a daycare for before school and after school care. So I would pick her up after I had worked at least 10 hours and was on the road 45 minutes each way, he would start the minute I opened the car door and kept it up until i shut the bedroom door and my daughter and I went to bed. This went on for several weeks and I found a better situation to move into so we moved out and left him there to growl at himself or whatever he would do when nobody else was there. But I still had to endure visitation. My current husband and I would drive about 200 miles one-way to pick him up and let him visit Katy at our home. He spent more time ranting about losing his driver license because of back child support of which was set at $68/month. We did this for about 3 years and then my daughter had her 18th BD and I didn’t feel I had to put up with him anymore in order for him to visit ME, not his daughter! The worst part of this story is that we were friends for over 2 years before my then husband passed away and I married him. I did not ever see any sign of anything abnormal going on with him. He was that slippery he was capable of hiding it from me for that long! I’m sorry guys, I always seem to write a book once I get started. But I think this blog is more therapeutic for me than my Psychiatrist is. I thank God several times a day that somehow, and I don’t remember how, I learned of David Oliver and all he has done that really helps me in a sometimes outrageous living situation.
Helen,
At least your daughter is now 18 and knows about this problem. Im glad things maybe looking up for you. I print and save all letters to add to what I guess you would call a diary. It does’nt hurt to keep things close incase another insedent happens. I hope he is doing better…….keep us informed and keep up this therapy.
Your freind, Jerry
HELLO!
I just wanted to tell you about my self. I am not bipolar. I am a cosmetologist/chromotologist. 44yrs old. Gay as you know. Reading my post yes I had a partner that I miss Much. this therapy is helping me more and more as I read. I am so greatful to have you. keep it comming and I will respond. Please dont judge gender,age,relegion,color. This happens to all monoraties (bipolar) (manic depression). Like you all! thanks for listening. Im not saying you do. God Bless you all! see you soon.
Jerry
i feel ya pray JESUS knows