yster
04-22-2008, 11:43 AM
I'm 27, and have been struggling with manic depression for some time now. Even though I've been taking drugs to help, prayed to God, tried books and self help jobbies, nothing works and my highs and lows are getting more extreme and closer together. My wife and son is suffering because of it and she wants to leave me. I don't know what to do or where to go. I feel like I'm at my wit's end. I can't see myself going through this for the rest of my life...
I don't have money or the time to go to a doctor. Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't have money or the time to go to a doctor. Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2littleangels
04-22-2008, 12:10 PM
Will you describe what your ups and downs are like..... ?? and please read my post... "is this depression" your situation situation sorta sounds like mine
Im almost 27 as well
Im almost 27 as well
Llama
04-23-2008, 01:58 AM
You could find a free clinic in your area to get to see a doc on a sliding scale or for free. They will also help you get the meds that you need to treat bipolar disorder. I know you say you don't have the time, but it will be worth it to invest in your health. Otherwise, how will you continue like this if things are so bad? A little time will go a long way towards recovery.
seaturtle
04-23-2008, 10:35 PM
Hi,
I, too, feel that getting help must be your absolutely first priority. Your son in important in your life, and you CAN get better if you get the proper help The time spent in seeking and getting help is an investment in your future and your son's future.
So make it the most important thing in your life right now. Everything that comes after will depend on that help and on your recovery.
Please seek support here, too. Keep us posted.
I, too, feel that getting help must be your absolutely first priority. Your son in important in your life, and you CAN get better if you get the proper help The time spent in seeking and getting help is an investment in your future and your son's future.
So make it the most important thing in your life right now. Everything that comes after will depend on that help and on your recovery.
Please seek support here, too. Keep us posted.
felinesque
04-24-2008, 05:46 AM
What country do you live in? Different countries have different means of obtaining free or cheap medical care.
In the mean-time, it is important to remember that you yourself are one of the most important and strongest weapons you have against this illness. I learnt from watching my Dad let his Bipolar control him that I wouldn't let mine get the upper hand. My Dad, in the last few years, has learnt the same lesson and has never been happier and healthier (at least five years without a severe episode - awesome stuff)
Yes, it is easier said than done - I fight this illness each and every day. The people in my life who I cherish and love are my inspiration. When I have had a good day, I can look back upon it and be proud of myself, and even reward myself for good work! When I've had a crappy day, I just lean on my loved ones, or on a support network (like this one) who understands the illness.
Hang in there - you can get the upper hand *hugs*
In the mean-time, it is important to remember that you yourself are one of the most important and strongest weapons you have against this illness. I learnt from watching my Dad let his Bipolar control him that I wouldn't let mine get the upper hand. My Dad, in the last few years, has learnt the same lesson and has never been happier and healthier (at least five years without a severe episode - awesome stuff)
Yes, it is easier said than done - I fight this illness each and every day. The people in my life who I cherish and love are my inspiration. When I have had a good day, I can look back upon it and be proud of myself, and even reward myself for good work! When I've had a crappy day, I just lean on my loved ones, or on a support network (like this one) who understands the illness.
Hang in there - you can get the upper hand *hugs*
teresa2007
04-25-2008, 01:35 AM
Yster,
I just wanted to let you know that you certainly are not alone but unfornately you have to make the time to get help.
I did everything in my possible power to blow this off or ignore it or
try an find a quick fix ,it doesnt work that way. Here it is 4 yrs later when i was first diagnosed and i have made alot of progress and taking the time to get help saved my marriage.
So please get help!!! You'll be glad you did! Take care and keep us posted.
Hugs Tee
I just wanted to let you know that you certainly are not alone but unfornately you have to make the time to get help.
I did everything in my possible power to blow this off or ignore it or
try an find a quick fix ,it doesnt work that way. Here it is 4 yrs later when i was first diagnosed and i have made alot of progress and taking the time to get help saved my marriage.
So please get help!!! You'll be glad you did! Take care and keep us posted.
Hugs Tee
martavee
04-25-2008, 05:47 AM
I have to agree that you need to take the time to get well. I also made the mistake of putting off seeking help for several years. As a result it's caused quite a few disruptions in my life and steered me off track ... even after just finally being prescribed a stabilizer that I started this January (lamictal) I returned to an intensive law program. Lets just say that my head is barely above the water. I really really really wish I had sought help earlier when my plate wasn't so full, so to speak.
It's good to have you on the board and keep us updated!
It's good to have you on the board and keep us updated!
felinesque
04-25-2008, 12:06 PM
Hmmm, I must admit I did put off seeking help too - finding every excuse in the book. At one point, I decided I didn't want to be medicated for anything because I was "proud" of being the only member of my immediate family not on meds. I spent so many years in denial. Silly, huh? :rolleyes:
Yster, you have taken the hardest step - and that is recognising that there is a problem, and that something needs to be done about it. Hugs - things will get better from here.
Yster, you have taken the hardest step - and that is recognising that there is a problem, and that something needs to be done about it. Hugs - things will get better from here.