Coping with Bi-Polar

[Ser Clegane]

My best wishes and the hope for brighter times to you and your family, Redleg.

Feel free to use this place to "vent" as people here care for you

[Don Corleone]

You're in my thoughts and prayers, Redleg. My biological father had bipolar disorder. Things didn't work out for him, because he got misdiagnosed and his psychiatist put him on a medication for schizophrenia (this was in the 80s). I've also had a couple of friends who've dealt with it (and chemical depression) over the years. Sometimes I wonder if my own moodiness isn't the precursor, but I know it's leagues different.

As for the running up the credit cards, I'm not certain, but I think you can have them shut off and put a lock on them that it would take both of you turning them on to open any new accounts.

[Uesugi Kenshin]

Man Redleg that's tough. I hope you two figure this out, or rather continue to manage her condition.

My brother was diagnosed with bipolar a while back. I really don't know if it was a false diagnosis, or if he grew out of it, if that's possible. But he had a rough 5-6 years and continues to have a lot of issues. I'm pretty sure he isn't on any meds anymore though, and he does seem to be doing better, but I don't really know what's his deal. I was young when he got diagnosed and hospitalized a couple of times so I don't know exactly what happened. From that experience I know that bipolar is really tough and I wish you the best of luck in dealing with your wife's condition.