Anyone Bipolar???

morte · Nov 22, 2007, 04:02 PM

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lol, i knew what you meant about the clothes.....i am doing the same thing tonight......they dont fit, out they are going to someone that they will......good luck

Nov 23, 2007, 02:46 AM

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Okay... I have another question. A couple years ago I had gone to my PCP to get a refferal for therapy and he said something along the lines, "You're too young to be having these sort of problems." and procceded to give me a print out of lists of people in the area. I called a number of these numbers and half of them were so outdated I even got one that now a craft store! Does anyone have any ideas on how to find good psychologist/psychiatrist in any given area?

Atheos · Nov 23, 2007, 05:47 AM

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http://www.nami.org

I joined a support group and asked people in the forums. Word of mouth is always the best IMHO. They pointed me out to a pretty good pdoc.

*Liddle Noodnik* · Nov 23, 2007, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Alois Wolf

Okay... I have another question. A couple years ago I had gone to my PCP to get a refferal for therapy and he said something along the lines, "You're too young to be having these sort of problems." and procceded to give me a print out of lists of people in the area. I called a number of these numbers and half of them were so outdated I even got one that now a craft store! Does anyone have any ideas on how to find good psychologist/psychiatrist in any given area?

What a nummy - yes, I agree w/ Stanley, also, you can call a hotline and ask for a list usually.

Needa Nurse · Nov 23, 2007, 02:22 PM

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Hi Alois,
I'm sorry you are having such a hard time finding a mental health care provider. A place to start is your health insurance list of psychiatrists/psychologist.If that is a no go, try a med school (UMDNJ or one or the Philly schools) or local hospital, or the NJ Board of Psychiatry. Once your diagnosis is in place by the psychiatrist, medications can be prescribed. Sometimes it does take a while for them to be helpful. Then you need a therapist, because the meds don't do it all. A therapist will help you deal with life and decrease the stresss which will exacerbate the BPD.

It sounds as if you are on a rollercoaster of emotion. Medication will "mood stabilize". This in and of it self will make coping a bit easier.I think you need to fortify yourself. There is probably a limit to the stress you can tolerate without some kind of help.

As far as I remember, getting a NJ RN license did not entail a questionaire about health issues, but that was 20+ yrs ago. When I moved to CA 6 yrs ago, there also was no questionaire that I recall. During job interviews, no one can ask about health issues, The employment physical occurs after you have been hired and the information is confidential.

I was diagnosed as bipolar type 2 eighteen months ago, after being misdiagnosed for 20 years. Finally after 2 suicide attempts, and years of trying the wrong things, I feel pretty good. I hate to think anyone should have to go through what I did. There are options and you don't have to suffer alone. As other posters have said, support groups can help. They are people that understand what you are going through, and are nonjudgemental.

Good Luck

*Liddle Noodnik* · Nov 23, 2007, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Needa Nurse

Good advice

Nov 23, 2007, 08:56 PM

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Thanks for all your advice. I really appreciate it.

*Liddle Noodnik* · Nov 24, 2007, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Alois Wolf

Thanks for all your advice. I really appreciate it.

***Smooch***

in a respectful non-harrassing type of way ...

Nov 24, 2007, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by zoeboboey

***Smooch***

in a respectful non-harrassing type of way ...

HAHAHA. *sigh* The world itself could use some Li if you ask me. It's a shame that a joke like that is funny but realistic in the same light.

*Liddle Noodnik* · Nov 24, 2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Alois Wolf

HAHAHA. *sigh* The world itself could use some Li if you ask me. It's a shame that a joke like that is funny but realistic in the same light.

Who's joking/

ha ha just kiddin. And yes it is sad.

What is "Li"?
or is that just a typo?

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