Can someone help??

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-19-2004
Can someone help??
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Fri, 11-19-2004 - 3:02am
Hi everyone, I'm so confused about my mental state, I have no idea where to turn. I was wondering if someone can give me some help to see if what I am going through maybe bipolar disorder. I'm 35 yrs old and have been married 7 yrs. We have 3 kids (b13, g6, g14mos) It seems all my life i've been depressed. I'd be happy for awhile then something would happen to take it all away. Lots of nights I spend praying for God to take me. My husband and family think I'm crazy. In our 7 yrs of marriage we've had health insurance off an on. Right now its off, just ended Oct.31. We were at the time seeing a marriage counseler but had to stop. About 5 yrs ago I did go to one of those county mental health places after I went for a knife during an argument with my husband. They put me on antidepresants, which made me feel like my head was in a cloud. I tried alot of different ones but hated them, so I didn't go back. I just want answers. Answers to questions i've been having since I was a teenager. And I need someone to talk to who understands, my husband tries but he can't. Can someone take me under their wing and help me understand this and see if I can finally get my life together?
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-09-2004
Fri, 11-19-2004 - 8:00am
Good Morning, Sweetie. Sounds like you are having a really hard time. You need to get some help and I know that is really difficult without insurance. I'm certainly no expert but, something has to be done. We've all felt like you do at one point or another. I'm glad you have reached out for some help. The ladies here know many ways to get mental health care when you don't have insurance. Someone will be able to help you. It would help us to know what state you are in. Maybe someone else on the board is from there and will know of some services in your area. Hold on and we'll be here if you need to vent. Take care. Amanda
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-19-2004
Fri, 11-19-2004 - 5:19pm
Thank you Amanda, I could really use some support right now. I am in Ca. The LA area. Today seems like it could be a good day if I dont think too much. I just need to know I have somewhere to turn. Thank you again, Sandy
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Registered: 09-01-2004
Sat, 11-20-2004 - 12:29am

Sandy,


BiPolar usually consists of mood swings--from depression to mania (wild spending, feelings of invincibility, excess sexual activity, not sleeping--sometimes for days, hyper jittery, inability to concentrate).