Hello Tigerman

Of course we don't mind. I have been away from the site for a while and did not realize that more people had joined the group. I think your insights would be very valuable.

My wife is by-polar and although it seems very mild compared to others it is still difficult for me to deal with it. I and our two children love her but there are times when her emotions get the best of her and she over reacts. I've always wanted to find someway for her to "count to 10", "go into her turtle shell", or something until this passes. But no avail. I realize that I don't have a very good understanding of this illness. What's your take on this?

Glad you're here. You've been through it and come out the other side. That should help a lot of people through similar situations.

Hello,

I am also bipolar, have been married for 22 years and have raised 2 children. It wasn't easy for them, but they've stayed by my side, especially my husband, which I'm more than thankful for.

I wasn't diagnosed with Bipolar and OCD until I was in my 30s although I've suffered since my teens. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to give any information or insight that I can.

don't know if i am in the right place or not. was diagnosed as bi-polar II rapid cycling. seems like the depression rules. yesterday I tried to buy a one way ticket to St Lucia thinking family better of with out me.

I am on mood stabilizer, several antiseizure, xanax( a lot). My birth mother went crazy. She is also bi-polar, under control. My maternal grandmother is a functional schizophrenic. Boy I got some good genes huh? i worry about my daughter.She has had to put up with too much for her age. She is not even speaking to me right now.