My exwife and i split up and i took the kids because she was diagnosed with bipolar and she was mean to me and kids!She is not allowed to see kids because of it.Its been a year since she saw them.
Now,shes saying she doesnt have bipolar,her words,not her doctors.
I feel its her attempt to see them!
2007-10-27 03:46:57 · 9 answers · asked by newdad022000 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Hello,
I think U are asking the wrong folks this question. You should speak with someone that knows this case history backwards & forwards.
You should also contact this site for information also:
http://www.nami.org/
Also doctors are NOT God's there have been cases were Doctors have made a mistake in diagnosising folks!!
Sometimes folks have had surgery for NO need to have had it done Doctors are HUMAN they make mistakes!!
If your exwife does have this would U treat her differently if it was a heart condition or diabetis?
Also there are some famous folks with this BP and Opraph's show did a great job of letting others know about this one fellow is damn lucky to have such a awesome spouse to stick beside him through it all. It makes me wonder if there are really other's out there that are that Understanding and loving to be there for others with BP. If they're out there the world is INDEED a better place!!!
http://www.oprah.com/tows/slide/200709/20070924/slide_20070924_284_110.jhtml
This may help your children also:
http://www.childrenofbipolar.com/
I don't mean be harsh here but BP was a word NEVER spoken in my home as a child growing up.
My dad is my HERO cause he loved my mom enough to stay beside her through alot of this kind of stuff!!
The sad part is it's a word to not be spoken or mentioned ect...but if someone has cancer well we want to help them...but if it's BP well some folks think well screw them!!
a child of a parent with BP & I was just diagnosised with BP so If U chose to read and absorb anything I put here great if NOT it's Your LOSS!!
I also advise you to find someone to talk to be it a pastor or a therapist but you need someone to speak to on this and NOT this place cause we that have been there and done that have burnt the t-shirt and want a better life for ourselves and others...
Just a thought if she had diabetits would U post this and ponder how she acted? The past is the PAST....seek help and understanding before U do anything post haste....
I can only wear one set of shoes My own!!
a daughter of someone with BP....and I to have it...
so please think how U speak & act what if your your children may have this too...
if my spelling is off sorry I have used the spell check here and it's taking forever ....
2007-10-28 09:12:19 · answer #1 · answered by ღ♥ღLaurieღ♥ღ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't "lose it" or get rid of it. There is a spectrum in the course of bipolar disorder. Some people may have very infrequent episodes such as two episodes in a ten-year period yet they are still considered to have bipolar disorder. Some, at the other end, have what is called "rapid-cycling". They have four or more mood episodes per year. Then there are many people in the middle who have a varying frequency of episodes. Whether the person is on an effective medication/s is a huge factor. Even severe bipolar disorder can be controlled if the correct medication is found. For custody/visitation the courts are not going to take her word. They will listen to testimony from her attending physician/s and health care providers.
2007-10-27 08:13:41 · answer #2 · answered by DawnDavenport 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the above comments. I have been diagnosed as being bipolar... It is a disease for life. With the proper medication thought it can be treated and there are many people who lead very active, productive nd successful lives. This question is just one of the many questions that the group I have discuss. We would love to have you and anyone else as a member to discuss a variety of different topics and issues..( CampPrideLife on yahoo groups) We also run a nonprofit organization to help individuals and families in need as well as their furry conterparts.. (their pets) www.camppridelife.org it is just a redirt to our yahoo group at the moment but will be up and running soon. Hope to see you around! And again we welcome all!
2007-10-27 04:46:52 · answer #3 · answered by MisZ 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bi-polar disorder is a chemical imbalance in the body. You don't get rid of it but it can be easily controlled by psychotropic medications. Go to www.webmd.com and read all about the disorder, formerly called manic depression.
I have a family member who was diagnosed as a teen and how an adult (on meds) holding a job and going back for a higher education degree.
2007-10-27 04:42:18 · answer #4 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A person with bipolar disorder will always be bipolar just like an alcoholic will always be an alcoholic. But, the condition can be controled with medication and therapy. I wouldn't just take her word that she is cured.
She needs to get professional help. Many people with bipolar disorder live relatively normal lifes with help. You might consider supervised visitation with the kids.
2007-10-27 04:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by Lula R 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Dude, you're not a good person at all. You won't allow your ex-wife to see your children over a medical condition that she has absolutely no control over? You sadist. I think you need to be checked out, I'm absolutely sure you're screwed up in a million different apathetic ways.
For the record, manic depression is manageable and absolutely treatable. It can easily be 'cured' so to speak with enough therapy and effort. Wow. You're just a horrible horrible person.
2007-10-27 04:09:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
#1-she's been diagnosed
#2-she has been prohibited to see her children...for a reason
#3-Please don't let her see her children...especially ALONE
There is a reason why she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and also told she couldn't see her children. No matter the time frame.
Get a court order or even have her provide you proof that she has overcome her disorder-then get a court order. Although its highly unlikely she is no longer bipolar, she may have controlled it with meds or therapy.
*dont forget the past, it happened for a reason
2007-10-27 04:23:18 · answer #7 · answered by Her Mama 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No you can not "Get rid" of bipolar - once you have it you have it.
She is probably on medicine which is stabilizing her condition therefore she is assuming she no longer has it and may try to get off the medicine which can cause her to go into a relapse (which isn't healthy for her or your family).
2007-10-27 07:49:15 · answer #8 · answered by Making a difference 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but bipolar disorder is for life. It can be controled with medication.......there will be times she'll have to have medicating readjustment aka tuneup........if she is compliant with medication she should be ok........many bipolars are medication noncompliant. educate yourself...there is evidence that mental illnesses are hereditary.
2007-10-27 04:03:31 · answer #9 · answered by Eula 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋