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Kabu
Well, I've written that my husband is disabled with bi-polar and schizoid effective dx's plus crippling depression, all separately. He's been hospitalized off and on and I could write a book. Bi-polar is becoming a very common dx, it's with all the side issues that it gets so confusing and hard to treat and like already said, the individuals vary so much. The whole mental health issue....and the treatment issues....are mammoth. My heart goes out to you and your family.
posted by
Krisles
on October 26, 2015 at 4:11 PM
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Sorry Kabu I wrote and wiped my honest opinion. Life is cruel at times as you know.
posted by
C_C_T
on October 26, 2015 at 12:12 PM
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Very sad; I add my thoughts and prayers to your dear Sons, especially
# 1. Bi-polar is a wickedly frightening condition; I know of one person who suffers from it and it is so destructive and heartbreaking for everyone involved..
posted by
Katray2
on October 26, 2015 at 10:57 AM
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Re: Kabu
After reading your post here, I want to throw up. It brings everything back so vividly. My DIL, wife of #2 in FL and mother of three of my grandchildren there, was everything you said in your description. She is deceased now, having committed suicide successfully after many failed attempts. She would not take medicines except when they were forced upon her when in the hospital each time. My grandchildren adored her, but they did not understand and it was terrible for them when she died. It is only through the grace of God, and my son being a wonderful father that they have become the wonderful, successful adults that they are.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 26, 2015 at 8:49 AM
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I have heard of bi-polar disorder but have never met anyone personally with it. I know that is a terrible disease that has had many a negative consequence.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on October 26, 2015 at 5:28 AM
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This can be controled and some really love the difference and would not miss a med for anything. I personally know one who fits this mold and some who are the opposite. There are degrees and side illnesses as well that makes it different one from another. Sorry you went and are in a way going through it now as the children are connected to the parent who may still be acting out. Love you.
posted by
Justi
on October 26, 2015 at 12:26 AM
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My ex was bipolar and was constantly cleaning up his messes while he sat back and laughed....
posted by
Annicita
on October 25, 2015 at 5:51 PM
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Kabu
It used to be called 'manic-depressive' - a term far more descriptive of a condition that can be devastating...All one can do is hope the meds work and are being taken...
posted by
Nautikos
on October 25, 2015 at 4:23 PM
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I am so sad to read this. Praying for your sons.
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on October 25, 2015 at 3:18 PM
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Bi-polar syndrome used to be called manic-depressive disorder,
because of the extreme mood swings. I've known people with this and it can be managed, but those who suffer with it often hate the meds that level the moods. I'm sorry your kids have to deal with this, and I hope they can convince their father to show concern for them and do what he needs to do. Keep praying, it can't hurt.
posted by
Pat_B
on October 25, 2015 at 2:30 PM
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Kabuiepie-;)~
I hope he attracts another partner soon as a mate love.
posted by
WileyJohn
on October 25, 2015 at 2:11 PM
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Yes, well - it will affect you personally. Things that affect and upset our children can't help but touch a mother. I guess finding him a new wife pronto would help?
posted by
adnohr
on October 25, 2015 at 2:08 PM
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