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Posted: Jul 4, 08 6:00pm

I am a 43 year old male who was diagnosed with Bi Polar NOS Rapid Cycling. I just worry about this whole weaning myself off my meds. You wouldn't have been put on them in the first place if you didn't need them.

Yes I understand about flat lining how you have no emotions but that is because the meds are not adjusted properly.

I am also on disability because of Bipolar and the surrounding items and find it hard to understand people who treat the illness lightly. I am not sure if that is what you are doing but, if you are think twice this is an ugly illness that can get you when you aren't looking.

George

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sfco

Posted: Jul 4, 08 6:38pm

George

My name is Sharon, I too suffer from Bi Polar Manic Depressive illness. I am right there with you on the NOT stopping your medications!!!!!! I did that about 3-4 years ago and was on such a bad path that I am lucky I am still alive! It took about 3 years to finally get my medications right. I have the best shrink that I see every month because I am on a studied program! About a year ago, I had a vegas Nerve Stimulator put into my chest. It's like a pacemaker for the bagel nerve. The vage nerve is at the base of the brain, so I have a lead wire that goes from the unit to the base of my brain. The stimulator shocks the nerve, and the nerve in turn makes the serotonin to be released! The whole surgery was done through my neck and thank God I have a great neurologist who was so fussy you cant even see the scar unless you look very close. I also had 20 ECT treatments to get me out of the depression! I got out of the depression almost all the way---a little to go yet but I feel so much better than what I felt before! I too am flat lining where it comes to emotions! My medications just have that effect on me. I figure this way, as long as I am not depressed OR manic I can deal with the flat lining. I too am on disability for the Bi Polar for at least 4 years now. NO people do NOT understand the illness, nor do they want to take the time to speak to you about it. I used to go to family picnics, wedding receptions, and partys. Now I dont even like to drive in traffic! This is not how I used to be, the illness has changed my life! There is nothing I can do to get the old me back so I have to settle for what I have and deal with it! Take care!

sfco@ptd.net Sharon

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George Gargano

Posted: Jul 6, 08 6:10am

It is so good to find someone out there that shares the same illness as I do, and admits it, let alone is on disability also. Gee, I thought I was the only one in that boat. I have found the DBSA useful I go to there meetings every other week. I do find however that most people have the depressive side going for them and not the manic screaming in there ears.

well keep writing

dangerousparable@att.net George

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Arisan

Posted: Jul 19, 08 11:22am

George Gargano wrote:

It is so good to find someone out there that shares the same illness as I do, and admits it, let alone is on disability also. Gee, I thought I was the only one in that boat. I have found the DBSA useful I go to there meetings every other week. I do find however that most people have the depressive side going for them and not the manic screaming in there ears.

well keep writing

dangerousparable@att.net George

How can you understand or help your partner when in crisis? Do they loss interest in sex too? How to deal with that disorder.what a partner must do in order to aliviate a little bit that condition?

what to say , what no to say?

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