Journal Entry for January 16, 2007
January 16, 2007 11:38am
I have taken over the checkbook and the credit cards so I feel a LOT better. At least now I know where the money is going. Think I can deal with the …
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retired RN, 5 children, love God, love animals
retired RN, 5 children, love God, love animals
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Journal Entry for December 13, 2006
December 13, 2006 11:05pm
My husband of many years has bipolar (and other) mental illness. I have lived through many episodes of his mood disorder, which is primarily now one …
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Hi ShirlE,
I haven't checked in here for a while and I'm glad to hear from you. Don't wait so long next time. Peggy 
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Thinking about you hoping you are alright! Love, Carla
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Just wondered how you were doing and how the son in law is doing...have missed talking to you!..Huggs...Carla
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Havent talked to you in awhile, hope you are well. Carla
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Close Bipolar Disorder
I am not the patient but the spouse of the patient and, believe me, there are lots of times when I feel I need the treatment more than he does. He is bipolar, manic-depressive, and OCD of many years' duration, most of which he would not go for treatment. Now on Wellbutrin which I believe is the wrong medicine but who am I?
Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a Partner/SpouseI can only offer my utmost sympathy since I have never lost a child -- thank the good Lord in Heaven. I don't see how I could survive it as my 5 beautiful children are what have kept me alive these 45 years since I "lost" my childhood friend/husband. He is bipolar and I never know what to expect from him. He has done some very hurtful things to me and continues to be able to do so although I have built up quite a shell by now. So, yes, I grieve the spouse I never really had. I also grieve the loss of my dear mother 2 years ago.
Treatments
- Crying Working / Worked
- Grief Counseling Not Working
- Prayer Somewhat Helpful
Open Arteriosclerosis
Four years ago at age 71 I sustained 3-4 mini-strokes. It was a very scary experience as I lost all control of my left arm and left side of my face. Fortunately, all paralysis was gone after a few minutes but I will never forget how it felt. I have been on treatment since and have had no more recurrences but every day is a blessing.
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Open Lung Cancer
Not the patient but victim nevertheless. Our dear son-in-law (age 42) just diagnosed with non-small cell cancer in both lungs. Not in treatment yet -- going to oncologist next week. Like you, we, his family need to hear a few success stories, Please. Try to keep in touch as we get ready for whatever comes next.
