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One more time

matthew has moved out, no job, still needs prayers... i'm still working the job i love, scott has his cardiology appt on thursday...

miss y'all!

Miss you Jiffy your our favorit mouse prayers still coming your way.
Jimmy

Nice to see you Jiffy! Glad you found time to pop online tonight. All this time I assumed that something was wrong with Matthew medically, but seeing he moved out, I bet that was just as stressful for you. Will continue to lift him in prayer. And Scott as well that his appointment goes ok.

Glad you are still loving work, that is something good. You are very much missed around here!

shotz Triss make mine coffee
Jimmy

Mine too

triss, it is a medical thing, sort of. he is bipolar and since he turned 18, has been off his meds. he went on a manic tear before christmas, and has been going 2-4 days without any sleep, then sleeping for 10-12 hours, and starting again. when he gets this way, there isn't anything anyone can tell him. we basically threw him out after one episode with me, then another with his dad. the DAY after scott was in the hospital for his heart. he came back home with promises to be all that, but it only lasted 5 days, 3 of which he slept for 14+ hours at a stretch. i know he can't help himself when he is off his meds, but i can't put them down his throat if he isn't willing. and he would rather be homeless than take them. all i can think about is the man on the plane who was off his meds... matthew is 6'2" and 275 lbs... ask cindy how big he is. he is a big boy, and if he is "in your way" or acting aggressive at all, well, most folks would shot first and ask questions later. i know i would. and he's my boy. so, yes, it is medical, sort of.

Oh Jiffy, I know EXACTLY what you are going through cuz Dan is also bi-polar and when his meds are off, it is a nightmare. We are finally getting them regulated but since moving here it has been the worst it ever has been.

I hope that he can come to grips with his condition and get back on his meds. It will only be better for him in the long run, not that I am telling you something you do not already know.

I am so sorry you are going through this. It is so hard to watch one you love deal with everything that goes along with being bi-polar.

Jiffster...I hope everything gets better soon.
Sorry I have missed your calls. I have started taking my phones out of my purse now when I'm home to make sure I can hear them ring!

Missed you Jiffy! Come back again soon! *hugz*

Jiffy

I hope everything turns out ok. I just took my last dose of zoloft 2 days ago. I can relate to what he is going thru.

Kareena

Jiffy..so glad to see you..yo are surely missed! I have really been praying for yau a lot..I know exactly how hard that tough love can be...
Sending you a great big Peanut hug!!!



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Jiffy I kno wwhat your going through as my youngest son (mine and sherrie's) is bipolar as well as other problems. When they decide they don't need them about all you can do is pray for the best.
Jimmy

Just popping on here to announce that I am alive too. Packing for my moving day, this comming sat.

Jiffy
So sorry. HOpe it all works out!

Jiffy, Triss and all who deal with bi-polar. Sometimes it's easy to dismiss it as a mental problem because that's what it's always been considered. It isn't though - it is a legitimate physical chemical imbalance in the brain which makes it a medical problem, like diabetes or any other medical problem. The worst part is that when they are feeling good (manic) they are on top of the world and think they don't need their meds anymore. Sadly, there isn't anything that can be done about it, especially when they are bigger than you are. They are more endearing and illicit more sympathy when they are depressed - probably because most of the rest of us have experienced something similar whereas we mostly don't ever think we rule the world.

I'm so sorry that you are having to endure this and I will be praying for you. I guess the only positive is there is always a crash after that high and his meds will be regulated again. Whoever thinks up a better system than this will be eligible for sainthood.

I'm not bipolar. I'm just depressed.

Depression isn't any fun either Kareena - are you trying something else or just weaning off your medication?

Hi Jiffy,

I have the same problem with my mom. Your son sounds a lot like her. I know how hared it can be when it's a close member of your family like that. If you ever need anyone to talk to, you can email me

Because I lost my job and my insurance I have weened my self off the meds.

Kareena you need to be careful about just stopping the medication - there can be complications (depending on the dose) if you don't wean properly. Losing insurance stinks - it's happened here several times in the last few years - maybe your doctor can give you enough samples to wean off properly by slowly reducing the dose. It's not a good idea to just stop taking it.

I was at 100mg. I broke those in half (50mg) then broke the half in half (25mg), then stopped taking it altogether.

Kareena, talk to your dr about samples...

mrsmessy, you are so right about the crash, that is what we are waiting for right now, but know from experience that it can take months to fully happen. until then

but thank you all for the prayers and good thoughts... and thanks to all those who prayed in such a hurry yesterday for his emergency surgery. we'll make it, eventually!

Bev, Believe me I totally understand that it is a medical not a mental issue. I did not completely understand that before seeing how meds affect Dan, I know that it is completely chemical.

The thing with us is that manic days really upset Dan more than down days do. I think it is cuz he knows the mania is short lived and can be so exhausting. There are also times he is so manic that he simply cannot funtion and put any of that energy to work. That is what we have been going through the last couple of days. Fortunately it is getting better.

Jiffy, It is good to see you. I hope the surgery went ok for Matthew. Is he still in the hospital?

Jiffy,

my prayers are with you and i hope all turns out well for you.

Penny.

still praying for all of you who have have to deal with the repercussions of this terrible affliction.

Kareena that is exactly what the dr would have done so you have prevented a reaction but is it not possible to try a less expensive anti-depressant?

just a quick update. i called matthew today, to see waht the dr said, and matthew actually thanked me for something i had done for him. without prompting! we might make it yet!