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Aug 15, 2011, 07:30 PM
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I quit taking my mood stabalizer about 4 months ago and after vacation depression hit. well, lets just say I had certain expectations for my gf. thinking she should be my rock and listen whenever I needed. How selfish of me. I became jealous that she was spending time with her friends and I thought I had every right to cry and make a fuss whenever I needed. I mean damn it, I'm bipolar, I thought it was my right. This weekend I got a huge awakenimg when my gf said how can she be there for me when she feels stiflled and can't do anything. I have been going to coda which is awesome for me. I have almost three months which is great but without my mood stabalizer its not working, I can't think straight. So last night I started my emergency dose of depakote at 100mg for one week and then 2 after that. I will go to the doc this Friday for a check up
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Aug 15, 2011, 10:35 PM
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I hope it all works out! This disease can really take its toll both on us and those close to us. I try to make it a point to let those close to me know that I don't take them for granted and that I'm really thankful for their support and patience. Stay on your meds unless you PDoc says otherwise. The correct combination/dosage of meds really does help stabilize things.
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Aug 15, 2011, 10:42 PM
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you really cant expect others to take care of you if you are not willing to take care of your self. it is good that you decided to get back on your meds. your partner deserves to have her own life too. i am glad that you realized u were being unfair to her.
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Aug 16, 2011, 06:53 AM
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BP does take a toll on our loved ones. My husband has been through hell and back with me.
So happy you decided to go back on your mood stablizer. I hope you feel better soon. ((((HUGS))))
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Aug 16, 2011, 11:53 AM
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I'm so glad you decided to take your meds again. Hopefully things will begin to get easier for you.
Until then, big hugs and hopes for you. Rosalee |
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Aug 17, 2011, 04:20 AM
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I hope the meds do the trick to stabilise you, and allow you to patch things back together in your relationship.
I tend to stifle my bf too, as I can become clingy, and sometimes I do have really bad days where I actually don't think rationally. Try and spread your need for support over few people, and not just your gf. It's going to take a lot of work from your side to stay stable, but we do have that responsibility |
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