Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
Alliegator
I just found out my best friend's dad who is basically my second dad is getting open heart surgery on Monday. I don't really know much other than I think he needs a triple bypass. He doesn't really want a lot of people around so I won't be able to visit him for very long tomorrow and I couldn't see him tonight. It sucks I am basically a part of their family but Kristen's mom, Nancy, doesn't think it is a good idea for me to be around a lot right now. It isn't fair. I am so worried about him and I really don't even know what is going on. I drove all the way home to be here to see him and be here for their family. I want to be here anyway but I had a lot of stuff going on this weekend. I was supposed to see two of my friends who were visiting and work and now I am at home with my parents. I am so frustrated but then I feel guilty because of course no one saw this coming. I just wish this wasn't happening. I am so stressed and I still have so much homework but I can't focus at all.
deleted_user
Don't feel guilt Gator, you absolutely did the right thing by trying to be there for somebody in crisis. If they don't think you should be around, could you go back and see your friends, maybe they would make you feel better?
deleted_user
It is perfectly understandable that you want to be with the family. I am sorry it didn't work out tonight. It was a good thing you did coming back home for the surgery.
Alliegator
I found out that Brad has to have quadruple bypass surgery because his major arteries or veins or whatever range from 60%-100% blocked. He is basically on 24 hour watch for a heart attack. I really hope he is okay until his surgery on Monday. I am with my best friend right now so I feel good that I can do something to help. Please keep Brad and his family in your thoughts.
freeheeler
Bypass surgery is pretty common nowdays so his odds of recovering are probably pretty good.
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