I was diagnosed about 3 years ago and it has been a roller coaster. My husband is extremely supportive and we have 3 boy's ages 6,3 and 1. Our two oldest are Autistic and the verdict is still out on the baby is what the genetisist tells us. This year because of insurance I have lost the ability to get the medication that has always worked best for my Bipolar and I have been off of my medicine since about Feb. Since then my health has declined, I had some more tests done for other issues and was diagnosed with Narcolepsy and Fibromyalgia. I have had these conditions most of my life but I wasn't one to go to the doctors until I started having children. My father is Bipolar and chooses to use heroin for his "medication". That tidbit just scratches the surface of my background that I have been running from for as long as I can remember. I'm hoping this site will help me find a little inner peace and help me to protect my marriage and children from my disease because without my medication everyone suffers, especially my husband, and he doesn't deserve that and neither do I. I want to be happy and take a more active role in our sons' Autism like I used to. Doing the walks and volunteering. Thank you for listening.
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No you are not crazy, you have a lot going on. Not even sure I believe in that word crazy. We tend to look at other people's lives and say, boy I wish i could be like them. Well, let me say that when you really get to know what there lives are like, you do not want them at all. We all get some good and some bad. I had a client once tell me that she believes her life is so difficult because she can handle it. Well, I was inspired by her comment and agree. The more life challenges us, the more we challenge back. Keep the posts coming and continue to get support any way you can.
Jennifer Baxt, NCC, DCC
July 11, 2008 - 5:41am]]>[email protected]]]>
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Bipolar disorder is an important discussion. I'm sure that EmpowHer is the right place to bring it. I am not an expert but I do know that continuing medication is important. Please drink lots of water and get adequate sleep while you sort out getting back on appropriate medication.
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July 11, 2008 - 1:31amInternational Women’s Lifestyle, Work & Empowerment by Linda Sherman
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