I Am Scared!!!

[Homekeeper43]

I recently received the diagnosis of Bipolar disorder. For years I had been told I was add. Now with the change of medications and heading into menopause the last four months of my life have been chaos. My husband does not believe there is a problem with my mental health and the only thing I continue to pray for is a return to a happy existence. I cry on a daily basis. One reason may simply be that I do not understand my illness and need to do research but I do not believe that is all. I have something occuring in my life in which I do not have DH support and this is very injurious to me. I hope and pray someone can point me to an avenue to turn with this. Bless you all and thank you.

 

[SaraB]

I recently received the diagnosis of Bipolar disorder. For years I had been told I was add. Now with the change of medications and heading into menopause the last four months of my life have been chaos. My husband does not believe there is a problem with my mental health and the only thing I continue to pray for is a return to a happy existence. I cry on a daily basis. One reason may simply be that I do not understand my illness and need to do research but I do not believe that is all. I have something occuring in my life in which I do not have DH support and this is very injurious to me. I hope and pray someone can point me to an avenue to turn with this. Bless you all and thank you.

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I offer prayers on your behalf and a friendly ear.

You have us to turn to. Together, we can help you understand this better. We all understand what you are struggling with.

I am sorry about your husband. I will pray that God will help him understand better what you are going through.

I wish I could type those magically words that would convince you it would all be ok.

May He hold you in the warmth and safety of His arms as you press on.

Sara

 

[wonderwaleye]

Dear Homekeeper3


This is very sad about your husband. He needs to be educated on metal illness.


You need to contact the Mental Health Dept. in your area for both medical help and brochures on bipolar for your husband to read.


It will do him no good to stick his head in the ground. In fact he could be asking for some real carnage if he doesn't face it.


Be patient on getting the right meds that will work for you. Stay on that doctor's back until these feelings are gone or get a new doctor!!!


They do have some real good meds out there.


I went through a real tough time myself and it became a matter of life or death. It was ONLY GOD'S WORD that saved me. I committed myself to behind locked doors so that I couldn't carry out my plan. That was my start on the road to recovery.


HAVE FAITH AND REMEMBER:

“ Believe “ in Greek is a verb and has three components which are: hearing, accepting, and then acting ( COMMITING ) upon that which you have accepted.
X Even though you can't see him, GOD is there!!! O ( click on the x and drag to the O ) ( then see who is with you ) steven

 

[Alive again]

I recently received the diagnosis of Bipolar disorder. For years I had been told I was add. Now with the change of medications and heading into menopause the last four months of my life have been chaos. My husband does not believe there is a problem with my mental health and the only thing I continue to pray for is a return to a happy existence. I cry on a daily basis. One reason may simply be that I do not understand my illness and need to do research but I do not believe that is all. I have something occuring in my life in which I do not have DH support and this is very injurious to me. I hope and pray someone can point me to an avenue to turn with this. Bless you all and thank you.

I am saying a prayer for you right now. Welcome to CF! I know you will find understanding and support here. There are many similarities between your story and mine, the encroaching menopause , the dh who just doesn't seem to get it (and the hurt that brings), similiar age at time of diagnosis, etc.

It can be an unsettling diagnosis at first. You are correct that learning more is helpful. And coming here and seeing similiariteis and having people who do understand is a very important thing. we are not all blessed with supportive understanding spouses, but we can all learn how to cope with this illness and grow in our faith.

I am leaving for a week, so you will not see me here for a bit, but feel free to post or pm me, and I will respond when I am back from my trip.

In the meantime, may God bless you with a calm and peaceful spirit, and may you come to know that you are a beloved daughter of the King of Kins, a true princess!

 

[broken4him]

Welcome to CF. I will be praying for you.

 

[willmrcd1]

Welcome to CF! Lord I ask that you will bring peace and healing upon this family. Father I pray that you will give the husband understanding and wisdom. Lord provide the right doctor and the medication to help your daughter through this difficult time. In Jesus name, amen.

 

[I'ddie4him]

I recently received the diagnosis of Bipolar disorder. For years I had been told I was add. Now with the change of medications and heading into menopause the last four months of my life have been chaos. My husband does not believe there is a problem with my mental health and the only thing I continue to pray for is a return to a happy existence. I cry on a daily basis. One reason may simply be that I do not understand my illness and need to do research but I do not believe that is all. I have something occuring in my life in which I do not have DH support and this is very injurious to me. I hope and pray someone can point me to an avenue to turn with this. Bless you all and thank you.

I went thru a real struggle with my ex wife not accepting my diagnosis of BP back in mid to late 96.
Now years later she has accepted it.

One thing that really helped me was talking to my Dr and journaling everything as far as my mood changes, highs, lows, and feelings of wanting to end everything.

I've been there and I believe it might take some time but your husband will see the facts and thru a bit of research he will also see that you need his support, understanding, and help.

I fully understand the crying, I went thru it for years and questioned my own sanity many times. I am currently on 2 meds that really help me remain stable and have very few breakthru highs and lows.

Hang in there, Things will get better.

 

[united4Peace]

for you

Im both...Sort of.
then add anxiety on top of that, a basket case lol

Ive been up and down this week
we've all been there and some still are...
Prayers for you