my husband was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder twenty years ago. he keeps it well under control with medication but seems to have more trouble in the spring and fall. it is called seasonal affective disorder assosiated with his bi-polar condition. does anyone have this problem and if you do how do you handle it? thanks!
2006-10-31 03:49:00 · 11 answers · asked by donna h 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
All I can say is "God bless you both". We have a friend who has suffered from bi-polar for most of her adult life. It's very difficult for her and her family (and friends).
She has the "high's and low's" and apparently it's very difficult to medicate. She is constantly at the doctor's, several different doctor's. They are always changing her medicine trying to find something that works for her. When they find something that works, it only seems to work for awhile and then she has to look for something else. She's on a lot of different medications.
Our friends can never plan on anything because she never knows if she's going to have a good day or bad day. One minute she acts like she's fine and the next minute she's really "out of it". It's very difficult to get along with someone like that, takes a lot of understanding and patience.
It sounds like your husband is in a much better "mental" place than our friend is. He's fortunate that his medication has been keeping his condition under control.
Sounds to me like you both are doing better than most, God bless and good luck.
2006-10-31 04:07:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend in the same situation, and he solved the problem - for the most part - by getting a special light he sits under for a half an hour each morning. I forget what the light is called, but I'm sure if you asked your hubbies doc about Light Therapy, he'll know what I mean. There are even visors you can buy that have that light built-in to the bill.
2006-10-31 03:51:12 · answer #2 · answered by dingobluefoot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have this problem. I'm bi-polar type schizo-effective with SAD. It's due to the lack of daylight hours, usually, but it can also be caused by an event that occurred at the time and was traumatic to the person. It's hard to control, but I find that if I talk and think it out with my husband and try to make sense out of it, it helps.
2006-10-31 04:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by djpetramw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have it too. He needs to ensure he goes out in the natural light every day. preferably for a walk or jog. Excersize really helps because of the release of endorphins that are a chemical that have a natural feel good factor.
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2016-09-01 05:08:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limited knowledge but I don't see that it should make a difference that he has both (in how you treat SAD). A light box and full spectrum lighting are the only treatments that I am aware of but there are probably many more approaches.
2006-10-31 03:52:21 · answer #6 · answered by grapeshenry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people get SAD. They recommend sitting in front of a special ultraviolet light (you can get them online or at Bed, Bath, and Beyond I think). Some people go on anti-depressants, but in your honey's case, I'd get the light. Good luck.
2006-10-31 03:51:56 · answer #7 · answered by Christabelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband is also bipolar and on meds. Yes - His mood throughout fall is a depressive one. He stays on his medication..He tends to sleep a lot more and not care to do much of anything. I used to try to push him, but not anymore. Biggest problem I have is trying to not let his mood rub off on me.. It's tough.
2006-10-31 03:53:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like the others, I'd suggest light therapy, light boxes etc. But it would be worth your while asking around at http://www.crazyboards.org where you should get some good advice as well.
2006-10-31 04:02:14 · answer #9 · answered by Random Bloke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ihear lots of people having it, they get so weary they can hardky stand up, think they just try plod on and get oudoors when light more
2006-10-31 03:51:21 · answer #10 · answered by leigha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋