I miss my depression
I am diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and I am currently taking celexa (Citalopram) as prescribed. I have been having issues with med compliance lately. About a month ago I started to feel a low mood coming on and I stopped
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Why Does My Mom Go through Cycles Where she is Abusive?
From a young man in the U.S.: It seems like every summer my parents start arguing. At first, we thought it was just normal married problems but when we got older we realized that every summer my mom’s attitude flips
I Am Bipolar and Have Been Using Cocaine Every Day for 2 Months
Someone needs to know the truth. Anybody at this point. I am in desperate need of help and guidance. I am struggling with addiction in a major way. In turn, I have not kept track of my bipolar at all
What if Nothing Works and No One Knows What Is Wrong?
I have been seeing a psychiatrist for what seem to be mood issues, like depression, but keep reacting poorly to meds (antidepressants and a mood stabilizer) and my doctor said I seemed to have a reaction like I was bipolar
Crying for No Reason
Hello, I am a 17 years old teenager, since I was a little girl I’ve always been fragile and sensitive, and by that I mean extremely sensitive, and I cry for everything and nothing, I cry over ridiculous things and
Why Does My Wife Refuse to Eat or Drink?
From the U.S. My wife (in her 60s) refuses to eat or drink anything. We have a tube in her stomach for the nourishment that she needs to get by on. She has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but we
I Have Hit a New Low
From the U.S.: Hello. I have manic depression and probably other undiagnosed mental disorders.. I have dealt with my issues for years but have hit a new low. For the past few months I have been having what I think
My mood swings scare me
My behaviour and overwhelming mood swings are getting worse and it scares me. I have always thought myself overly emotional, too sensitive or prone to tantrums, but I find myself questioning if there’s more to it. I don’t experience “in
How Can I Help Bipolar Girlfriend?
My girlfriend had a manic/psychotic episode in Oct. As far as her parents know it was her first. She spent money, drank, didn’t sleep, was sexually promiscuous and thought she was an angel. She was put on meds and went
Mental Health Opinion Help
Hi there, can i get a general diagnosis of my symptoms? I can’t regulate my emotions in my daily life. I’m a very sensitive person and even the slightest comment or insult bothers me. I cry easily, and get angry
How Do I Stop Being So Irritable?
From the U.S.: 52 with adult child and one at home younger child late in life who is on autism spectrum and defiant. Disabled due to multiple medical issues (bi-polar depression, fibromyalgia, severe arthritis, chronic fatigue, neck and back pain,
How Do We Get My Bipolar Mania Mom to Go Get Help?
If the law says you can’t force someone to go to the doctor and get help…how do you get them help. My mom has suffered from bipolar mania for years. We know because the first time she had it when