Bipolar check-in #42

I continue to feel better, physically, but won't feel totally back to normal until one GI issue is resolved.

Hubby found that he cracked a tooth yesterday and it hurts. It wasn't long ago that he had a molar cracked. They sent him to an oral surgeon for the latter, but the surgeon wouldn't do anything because of hubby's blood pressure. His blood pressure has since improved (on blood pressure medicine), but he skipped the oral surgeon because of the cost. Half of the molar came out a while ago. He simply pulled it himself. Now he thinks he wants to go to his esteemed dentist friend in Prague, CZ (in May) to get both taken care of. Would you believe that for the amount of money oral surgeons want in the US, he can go to Europe and have it done? His friend will even do the work for almost nothing, to boot. No, we have no dental insurance in the US. Even if hubby elected for it, it wouldn't cover costs beyond $1,200. Believe me that the dental work hubby needs would far far exceed $1,200 in the US.

Actually, hubby wants to book a trip for both of us in May. We would fly to Barcelona, Spain then travel around southern France looking for potential areas to eventually live in. [Barcelona is not too far from the French border.] Then we would fly to Prague. This sounds great, but is very scary for me on many levels. I talked about it at length with hubby. May is when I most commonly become manic (full blown, even). Airports, time differences, hectic out of the normal schedules, and excessive visits with friends/family (in Czech Rep) are other extreme triggers for my mania. The last time we went to Europe I became manic and even psychotic at the end, even bringing hubby to tears. The whole idea of moving abroad is a huge stressor. Hubby wants to consult with a real estate agent there, like we did the last time we were in Europe, though that was a different country. Hubby suggested he leave me in France, while he is in Czech Republic. Leave me alone in France? That sounds dangerous! I suggested I'd join him to Prague, but just stay in the hotel a lot while he visits his multitudes of friends. He doesn't want to stay with his sister because they fight easily.

Please don't misunderstand me and I really do not intend to speak out of turn, but in hubby's apparently massive push to return to Europe, does he just not get just how unbelievably scary, stressful, and potentially dangerous this could be for you? It kind of sounds like he is all focused on him and his want. But I am sure I am missing a lot.

I continue to feel better, physically, but won't feel totally back to normal until one GI issue is resolved.


Hubby found that he cracked a tooth yesterday and it hurts. It wasn't long ago that he had a molar cracked. They sent him to an oral surgeon for the latter, but the surgeon wouldn't do anything because of hubby's blood pressure. His blood pressure has since improved (on blood pressure medicine), but he skipped the oral surgeon because of the cost. Half of the molar came out a while ago. He simply pulled it himself. Now he thinks he wants to go to his esteemed dentist friend in Prague, CZ (in May) to get both taken care of. Would you believe that for the amount of money oral surgeons want in the US, he can go to Europe and have it done? His friend will even do the work for almost nothing, to boot. No, we have no dental insurance in the US. Even if hubby elected for it, it wouldn't cover costs beyond $1,200. Believe me that the dental work hubby needs would far far exceed $1,200 in the US.


Actually, hubby wants to book a trip for both of us in May. We would fly to Barcelona, Spain then travel around southern France looking for potential areas to eventually live in. [Barcelona is not too far from the French border.] Then we would fly to Prague. This sounds great, but is very scary for me on many levels. I talked about it at length with hubby. May is when I most commonly become manic (full blown, even). Airports, time differences, hectic out of the normal schedules, and excessive visits with friends/family (in Czech Rep) are other extreme triggers for my mania. The last time we went to Europe I became manic and even psychotic at the end, even bringing hubby to tears. The whole idea of moving abroad is a huge stressor. Hubby wants to consult with a real estate agent there, like we did the last time we were in Europe, though that was a different country. Hubby suggested he leave me in France, while he is in Czech Republic. Leave me alone in France? That sounds dangerous! I suggested I'd join him to Prague, but just stay in the hotel a lot while he visits his multitudes of friends. He doesn't want to stay with his sister because they fight easily.

I applied for a Leave of Absence from work - I've been struggling and pdoc suggested it. I'm only part-time and I haven't worked there long so I hope it is approved.

The winter storm has arrived. Wish I had a fireplace. Supposed to get 5-8 inches maybe with ice. I got everything we need for the next few days and we plan to hole up till Tuesday.

Well hell

I think I’m getting sick.. sore throat, lots of congestion, productive cough. Ugh! Thanks to Facebook memories I was sick exactly 3 years ago.

I hope you're not getting sick. I'm crossing my fingers that these symptoms will ease quickly and not progress.


I hope my husband can wait until May. We don't need our savings wiped out for such an over expense.

I'm so screwed. I signed up for something that I never wanted to sign up for (at work), and I think I've been selected... There were like 100 people who applied for this in our company and well, I think I got it.


Truthfully, there's no guarantee I am accepted, as there is no "congrats! you've been selected" or "sorry, we didn't pick you" email from them. I just got an email that says they're "finalizing everything and will be in touch soon," and to "save the start date." They also said to email them back if I can't make the date so that we can set up another time to meet with them in the office. Gah!


I hope this doesn't mean I'm picked, but I'm not too optimistic about that. I think I've been picked since they're asking me to schedule a meeting for an alternative start date "if needed"... But still, I wish they would just tell me YES or NO so that I am not left stewing all weekend long over whether or not I need to prep for this sh_t!! (Thanks, boss, for forcing me to apply for something I never wanted to do...)

Saw my pdoc today. He upped my Haldol to 15mg and my Lithium to 1125mg.


I see him again in two weeks, where I'll get my levels tested.

Thanks ! I think I’ll just wind up with bronchitis, I never can just get a “ cold”

Oh dental work is so ridiculous! I needed one crown on top, had to get one on next tooth also for stability. I had no choice but to get a Care credit account to get it done!

My friend in Boston goes to a dental school and she’s had a lot of work done and so much cheaper and happy with the work. Is there a dental school near you ?

I'm a car owner again. All signed and covered. I bought the insurance last night and went to the library to print it. Boy the printing process their has gotten complicated. All in the name of security! Then today went for a longer test drive and figured out the buttons. Signed over half my savings and got the keys. Been running around ever since getting last minute stuff before the storm hits. 5-8 inches of snow with ice will hit us tomorrow. Had to get cheese! If I've got cheese I can survive a shut in.

Well hell

I think I’m getting sick.. sore throat, lots of congestion, productive cough. Ugh! Thanks to Facebook memories I was sick exactly 3 years ago.

I hope you don't get bronchitis. I had that around Thanksgiving. An antibiotic really kicked its butt quickly, once I started taking it. My GP said I shouldn't have waited that long.


I just googled dental schools near me. Of course the closest ones are in Philadelphia and Newark (NJ) or NYC. which are about 1 hour plus away. I'm not sure if they offer such an arrangement. After doing calculations, I still believe going to Prague would be the better deal for hubby, even if he had to fly there this month.


It's now understandable why some people just go around with teeth missing.

bird dancer hope your hubby can get his tooth fixed sooner than later.
Bluebicycle....they seem to want to interview you so prepare if you want to or not.
~Christina I hope you get well soon. Rest as much as you can, drink plenty of fluids, avoid milk products, the supplement echinacia can help. others talk about elderberry.
bizi

Thanks ! I think I’ll just wind up with bronchitis, I never can just get a “ cold”

Oh dental work is so ridiculous! I needed one crown on top, had to get one on next tooth also for stability. I had no choice but to get a Care credit account to get it done!

My friend in Boston goes to a dental school and she’s had a lot of work done and so much cheaper and happy with the work. Is there a dental school near you ?