if you do have one or all of them how do you deal with day to day life?are you able to live a stable life and have stable relationships?please if youre gonna be cruel dont answer.
2007-05-24 11:00:12 · 7 answers · asked by Laurie R 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I suffer from depression, generalised anxiety disorder, agrophobia, derealisation and OCD.
On a day to day basis I function okay. I am able to care for myself - I can cook, look after the house, wash and dress. I am able to be alone, but I prefer to have someone with me due to anxiety.
I'm unable to work, mainly due to the agrophobia and social anxiety.
I've been married for two and a half years. I've been with my patner for 6 years in total. Our relationship is happy and stable, but that is down to him. His father is bi-polar and his mother has looked after him for over 30 years. I believe it was his experience as a child that mean he is able to cope with having a mentally ill wife. It is challenging at times (especially when I had a medication induced manic period which resulted in hyper-sexuality) but we get through it by talking. It can be hard to trust someone else, but he is always there and I've learnt that sometimes he knows better than I do - I have to trust him to make some descisions.
2007-05-24 11:09:10 · answer #1 · answered by AtSun 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have Borderline...diagnosed 1 1/2 yrs ago. now it makes sense at to why i've had such screwed up relationships all my life. I am 41 and was married and divorced twice by the time I was 29. I have not been in a relationship that has lasted more than 4 mos in 7 years. But sometimes I think it is because I have been with so many jerks that I have really high standards and don't put up with any bull.
2007-05-24 11:35:15 · answer #2 · answered by meggus31 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bipolar Disorder is a mood disorder where you can have depression or feel euphoric at times. These moods can change rapidly depending on the person. Borderline is a Personality Disorder and refers to the traits/characteristics a person exhibits that a dysfunctional in nature. Bipolar Disorder is a chemical imbalance. Borderline Personality Disorder is not; it is frequently the result of one's environment and upbringing.
2016-05-17 06:18:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have bipolar, OCD, and narcisstic personality disorder, all of these things effect my life, my relationships aren't stable, and I'm obsessed with my weight and how I look more than anything and also I judge people based on things like looks and weight. I don't make to many friends very easy.
2007-05-24 11:18:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've had OCD for almost 5 years now. I have my good days, and there's my bad ones which drive me to the brink of insanity. I am in a relationship, but it's long distance and i hope to meet him someday.
2007-05-24 11:14:54 · answer #5 · answered by Lula 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hi hon...
i have bipolar disorder, and it is manageable with continuing medical treatment. whether it is medical treatment or therapy. it's a must-do.
also, it's nice to have the support of people with similar problems. if you or a loved one are diagnosed with a mental illness, you are very welcome to join our mental health forums at www.mentalworldhaven.com. we are a small, very supportive group of people coping with our mental illnesses...
you can find out more about all of these illnesses by doing a search on Yahoo!'s search engine. just look them up individually. there is a world of information out there on the internet! and take good care!
hugs
2007-05-24 11:20:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try this website for tons of information.
www.panicsurvivor.com
2007-05-24 11:07:25 · answer #7 · answered by Irish 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋