I’ve been married for 10 yrs to a great guy who has an unfortunate diagnosis with bipolar disorder. The ups and downs of life have forced me to become medicated as well due to all the issues, stresses, etc…As anyone knows bipolar is another term for self-absorbed at times. What is the best way to tell my husband that “time” is required for me to get my act together to once again deal with all the other stuff in life. First & foremost, I’m not dumping him, the marriage is good when the bipolar does not get in the way….for better or worse, sickness and in health, I wouldn’t abandon him if he had cancer or diabetites, so anyone out there dealing with the same issues…..you understand that, but i need to regroup first in order to support my family. I’ve gone through a lot of medical issues and emotional issues lately and just need “one day” without issues. Any suggestions? and no I can’t take a weekend get-a-way alone. I just need the right words without a tit for tat. Please help!!!!

My friend is a single parent with a preteen daughter diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The daughter is on medication, which is not conrolling the disease. Her daughter is very reactionary and is even on probation for some things she has done. Mom is just about at her wits end, and has no one for support or encouragement. Can you help her with any information?

Rodney Dangerfield was an American comedian and actor best known for his catchphrase, “I don’t get no respect”. It can seem the same with Type II bipolar disorder. In show biz, things that are flashy are popular, but when it comes to the cast of bipolar disorder, Type II is a stick in the mud—the shy, quiet member of the cast. Some even think it a less serious form of bipolar disorder! Don’t be fooled. The real problem is that Type II don’t get no respect.

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My family and I just found out that one of our relatives has bipolar and was wanting to find this person a good support group that they could attend.
A relative of mine needs help and assistance. Please no stupid or smart aleck remarks!

A person diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a severe and disabling mental health issue, is faced with common factors like denial and aggression, which needs to be overcome by loved ones who can observe and help the person get medical help necessary to control and treat the manic-depressive episodes that can be harmful for the individual.

Health is wealth is an oft-used saying but it can never be emphasized enough: in the case of persons with a serious mental health issue such as manic-depressive disorder that causes them intense and overwhelming mood swings (sudden highs and lows, happy to sad and back to happy again etc.), this can mean an inability to function productively in society, which is something all of us as social beings need.

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