Bipolar disorder anyone?

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Anyone deal with these disease personally either with yourself or a family member? I knew a guy with it once and I'm starting to see similar signs in someone lets say close. After the 2nd born it's gotten much worse. About every month it goes from one extreme to the other, and while I throughly enjoy one extreme I'm afraid the other might kill me, me and the boys have about a day or so left to survive this time!

Anyone with pointers with how you handled it?
 
My GF's brother has it. What a nightmare to deal with, I know that sounds horrible to say, however it is the truth. One simply cannot even begin to guess how the person will act in certain situations or with certain news. One moment they're on cloud nine and the next day you'd swear they were [censored] reincarnate. If you're being honest about your SO possibly having the disease then I strongly suggest you approach her on the topic and ask her if she'd be willing to keep a journal where she jots down every single day how she is feeling and what events caused her great glee and great displeasure. If the reasons seem unreasonable then it would be time to see a professional.
 
We had a guy on the boat with it. He developed it later in life. It was horrible for him. He had to get out of the Navy. It was rough on the boat, really different moods and you didn't know when it would happen. He is on meds but not the same guy, but manageable. I hope you get it figured out in timely manly. Hope it works out for the best.
 
Originally Posted By: Papa Bear
Is alcoholism involved? Drugs or alcohol?


My thoughts also...and what is the age of the person that's manifesting this behavior?

I used to put a lot of sugar into iced tea, would be happy and way up for a few hours, then when the crash hit would turn surly, grumpy and snap at people for no reason. Once I cut out sugar (from tea and lots of other things in diet) my moods completely leveled out.

We've all seen some folks that are very mean while drinking; I've seen others that are mean for a day or two after drinking.

Not saying this person doesn't have a disorder, just sayin' it might be due to what they're putting into their body.
 
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Originally Posted By: Papa Bear
Is alcoholism involved? Drugs or alcohol?


Some bipolar patients attempt to treat self treat ( without realizing it) with alcohol or medications. Even it they are abusing alcohol, Bipolar disorder can be a root cause.
 
I'm convinced my brother has it...... Has not been diagnosed though. I know that he has done some pretty hard stuff over the years. Cocaine, heroin in the past? I don't know anything other than alcohol, pot and pills of late.

He is an addictive personalty that's for sure. He got me started smoking pot when I was 13. I quit it in my mid 20s. He is 53 now, and I'm 51.

My oldest sister's ex husband had it as well. He has remarried.

I have not really made sense of any of it at this time.

Good luck my family needs it as well.
 
I know my brother is a sugarholic. I don't think that helps him any. Though I eat a fair amount myself without the moods....
Originally Posted By: Kuato
Originally Posted By: Papa Bear
Is alcoholism involved? Drugs or alcohol?


My thoughts also...and what is the age of the person that's manifesting this behavior?

I used to put a lot of sugar into iced tea, would be happy and way up for a few hours, then when the crash hit would turn surly, grumpy and snap at people for no reason. Once I cut out sugar (from tea and lots of other things in diet) my moods completely leveled out.

We've all seen some folks that are very mean while drinking; I've seen others that are mean for a day or two after drinking.

Not saying this person doesn't have a disorder, just sayin' it might be due to what they're putting into their body.
 
I dont know if I would say that I was Bipolar but 6 yrs ago I was VERY depressed and anxious. didnt really want my life anymore.

I did a very strict 2 yrs of no meat, wheat, dairy, sugar or alcohol. That changed my life, forever. For me sugar = depression.

since then ive been doing some very deep spiritual work, basically waking up. I needed to, its been amazing and im happier than ive ever been.

Grew up in north east of england....lots of grey sky days....living here in FL i realize that I NEED that sun!
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we all do to a lesser or greater extent.

Much of what we ail, we do to ourselves. Lifestyle & diet are key.
 
I'm bi-polar. I was taking massive doses of risperdal and lithium. Turned me into a zombie.
I was a drunk for decades which made the downs absolutely horrible. Once I stopped drinking the ups weren't as high but the downs became far less horrible.
I stopped taking medication once I stopped drinking. Sure I still go up and down but its manageable now.
When I'm up I don't sleep for days and when I do its for a couple hours at a time at the most.
When I'm on a low its tough to even get out of bed.
The meds for it are meant to level the person off,so no ups or downs however in achieving that I became a total zombie with no real emotions. I never felt anything,not happy,not sad just monotone without any real feelings.
I finally decided I had to deal with it without meds. At first it was hard but once I became able to feel when the switch was gonna flip I could prepare myself so it wasn't as bad.
 
I have a close family member that is bi-polar and a very close friend that is bi-polar. Both medically diagnosed. The wild thing is that they are 2 totally different types of bi-polar. You need a good physcologist and a good psychiatrist to help. Without both of these it is very difficult to treat. There are going to be bad days, very very bad days. Prepare yourself mentally for this. One of the two is extremely violent when he hits his lows. I have had to restrain him many times. Bi-polar is one of the most misunderstood diseases out there. My friend was told he was depressed by a shrink for years. Once he saw a good shrink he was put on the right meds and is 98% better now. We are still working on the family member, once it seems like there is strong progress there is a huge setback.

Neither one of them drinks or does drugs (except prescribed). I know this for a fact. This is a mental disease and unless identified correctly and treated by a true expert you are fighting an uphill battle. I wish you luck....I've been in your shoes. Feel free to PM me.
 
Originally Posted By: Eric Smith
Anyone deal with these disease personally either with yourself or a family member? I knew a guy with it once and I'm starting to see similar signs in someone lets say close. After the 2nd born it's gotten much worse. About every month it goes from one extreme to the other, and while I throughly enjoy one extreme I'm afraid the other might kill me, me and the boys have about a day or so left to survive this time!

Anyone with pointers with how you handled it?


Be supportive but the person needs to see someone (MD) for help.

It could be PMS or borderline personality disorder also.

My ex has borderline personality disorder. She either hates or loves you, no gray area. They are good at making you think you are the cause with all the problems.

I do not believe there are any medical tests for these.

A psychiatrist is best to start as they are MD and can prescribe drugs if needed.
 
See a psychiatrist. Mental health diseases are tough to diagnose and a wrong diagnosis will probably make matters worth. To my knowledge, I am the only male from my mother's lineage who has dodged the bi-polar bullet. All of them are fine when they take their meds. It is hard to convince someone who feels like life couldn't be better to keep taking them though. It is very treatable with the right doctors and attitude. I do think we way underestimate how much diet, sleep and behaviors impact our minds. For example, I limited the sugar and caffeine intake of all the children who came into my home. All of them came in with ADHD meds, only 2 left with very reduced meds. Good luck. Oh yeah, change psychiatrist the instant there is an issue. If you find a good one, hold on to them, they are few and far between.

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My 23 YO son took his life because he couldn't cope with a mental disorder; various diagnoses over the years, a wide variety of drugs tried. Most worked to some extent but as mentioned above, made him feel like a zombie. He was highly intelligent and just wouldn't tolerate the drugs. Pot worked better than anything, but on rare occasions when he tried something stronger it threw him for a loop. Thats what happened the last time and before I could get him on meds to bring him down...they took several days to really get in the system...he ended it. There had never been any indication that he considered suicide.

Get her to a competent doctor if you can. I feel for you and your kids.
 
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We have a family member who has fought this disease for decades.

Bi-polar will many times take meds, then decide they are 'ok' and STOP taking their meds!

Very individual issues make this difficult to accurately diagnose and treat. Our relative leads a relatively normal life with the proper medications.

Note that medical marijuana helps many of these folks, too.
 
Originally Posted By: Donald

My ex has borderline personality disorder. She either hates or loves you, no gray area. They are good at making you think you are the cause with all the problems.


Yeah that sounds familiar. No alcohol or drugs and eats a fairly good diet. She exercises and isn't bad shape.. it seems to occur regardless of health or anything going on. Thanks guys not sure what I'll do yet. If and when she gets to feeling better I'll talk her regarding a seeing a psychiatrist at least. I will say for the boys she won't continue much longer. I grew up in a environment similar and I fight to control my anger issues, this isn't helping although still in control! I really don't want the boys exposed to it but in a way my experiences made me a better person in the long run.

Funny Kuato you mention that.. McD's does that to me. She has mentioned in the past she gets angry and doesn't know why.. I know it isn't PMS after a few years a man recognizes those symptoms which are fairly mild.
 
Got down to barely manageable for 30 yrs by self medicating. Luckily , I'm a happy drunk. When I sat down with the surgeon, we both agreed an anti-depressant would help me through the breast cancer I had just been diagnosed with. Insurance refused to cover what he prescribed,so I settled on a generic. It has turned me into Elwood P. Dowd. I don't have a pookah or anything, but I'm cheerful to the point of goofy.
 
Originally Posted By: Eddie
I was diagnosed as Bipolar and 15 months after joining a 12 step program, it is gone. On 11/13/2013 I celebrate 11 years clean & sober. Yaaaa


That was my thoughts when I asked if alcohol or drugs were involved. I was treated for manic depression in the 1970's and it wasn't until AA in 1989 that I began to improve (25 yrs next anniversary). I am not on any meds since '89.

Prayers to those suffering with mental/emotional/spiritual issues.

Bob R
 
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