Hi,I am new to the board!

[mop]

Hi there, I am new to this board. Actually, I used to be on this board more a long time ago, (course, I can't remember!), and I always forget my password!
Anyways, I was diagnosed with bp about 11 years ago. It's been a long haul, as most of you know. I am currently in a depression state. I quit a "crazy" job last month. It was a home business, and my friend is a financial planner. She also had several pets!!!!!! Crazy, but I finally decided to stop.
Now, I miss her, and the animals. It's funny how you forget the bad stuff when you leave.
Also, another little tidbit (as I enter my nightly manic phase!). My younger brother is an idiot! We're not kids, we're in our 40's. He can't stand the fact that I am on all of these meds, even though I've been healthier emotionally than I have been in many years! We had a coffee house date scheduled last week, and he's convinced that I made up one of my kids being sick, so I wouldn't have to go with him! In the past, yes, I did cancel sometimes, when my depression would take a down turn. However, he is becoming more paranoid than ever! Why does it bother me? Because I love the big lug, and get this, he lives 20 minutes away from me!!
Oh well. Time to pray for him again. A group I used to be involved in says, that when someone is making you mad or upset in any way, pray for them for 30 days. Today is day 4.
Oh well! Hope you all have a pleasant evening!
Mop

[steamrollhehe]

Hi there, Mop,

Welcome to the boards, or I guess welcome again. I'm happy to meet you, I hope we can be of some help.

I'm sure your brother will come around, just give him time and be sure to be open to him when he wants to talk. Since you live 20 minutes away I'm sure you two will have plenty of chances to get together, which is a good thing.

Can't wait to get to know you better,
--steamroll

[sassy8]

Hi Mop Welcome to the site. I've only been on the site for a short time, but I'm not new to bp. Give your brother some time. Some family don't realize that when we get more stable on the right meds we can change past behaviours. Even in our forties, like me. It will be interesting to get to know you, keep posting. Sassy

[CarenR]

I am always in hot water myself for canceling appoinments, dates or refusing requests........

[Llama]

Hi mop and welcome to the boards. I am sure your brother will come around too. I hope so anyways!