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Aug 04, 2014, 07:55 PM
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Hello all I am a 42 year old software developer that has been recently diagnosed with Bi-polar 2? (lesser of the two) I knew that I had OCD and anxiety and have been on meds for the last couple of years, but recently I me a psych who asked me different questions, I swear he knew me, and got diagnosed with BP2. I am not on yet another med, and dealing with yet another set of side effects, but am committed to getting it right. Last year I went off all meds and last 4 months before I melted in public in front of my two kids. I feel like I am letting them down some days by even having the thoughts that I have.Other days I feel like I am doing the right thing by them in doing what it takes to be a good dad.
I don't now sometimes...... |
 BipolaRNurse, Bpfroggy, Travelinglady, ~Christina
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Aug 04, 2014, 11:03 PM
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Hi and welcome to the world of bipolars. What do you think you are doing wrong with your parenting? Depressed and can't do things with them? Spending money inappropriately?
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Aug 04, 2014, 11:10 PM
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Welcome to PC and our little corner of the world.
 You have a LOT of company and there is probably nothing happening to you that at least one other member hasn't experienced, so it's a good place to vent and ask questions.Sorry about the later-in-life diagnosis. I didn't get help till I was 53 and even though I'd suspected BP for years, actually getting the diagnosis was devastating. But the people here at PC helped me a lot in the early going, and they (we) will help you as well. (((HUGS)))
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DX: Bipolar 1 Anxiety Tardive dyskinesia Mild cognitive impairment RX: Celexa 20 mg Gabapentin 1200 mg Geodon 40 mg AM, 60 mg PM Klonopin 0.5 mg PRN Lamictal 500 mg Levothyroxine 125 mcg (rx'd for depression) Trazodone 150 mg Zyprexa 7.5 mg Please come visit me @ http://bpnurse.com |
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Aug 05, 2014, 01:27 PM
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Welcome
You will lots of support and friendly advice here.
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Aug 05, 2014, 02:58 PM
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Hey my fellow newbie , i hope you're doing well with the diagnosis
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Aug 05, 2014, 08:26 PM
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Oh my parenting failures all stem from my manic episodes, I get irritable even raging mad and feel like I am not teaching them how to handle stress well. I also have noticed some of my OCD behaviors in my son. Then when I get depressed, well the thoughts I have about harming myself are not exactly family conducive. But then there are the days when I am even keel, and I can actually feel emotions and it makes the struggle worthwhile.
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