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    Feb 22, 2008, 09:44 PM
    My girlfriend is Bipolar!
    My girlfriend is bipolar and for about a year she was off her medication and now for the last 2 weeks I have gotten her back on them, her ex would not let her take them so she pretty much fell apart. She was fine when we first started dating but then about 2 months into our relationship she just changed where nothing mattered, well I talked her through that time and then it happened again and she told me that she needed help after she told me that she didn't care for me and all the other stuff that comes along with it, well I didn't give up on her and I got her medication, well today the same thing happened again and this past weekend we had a really long conversation about me and her and everything was great once again but tonight it was like nothing was there all over again.. She also tells me that she doesn't remember a lot of things that she says but she say she really does care about me.. I love her very much and I'm willing to do anything to help her but I really don't know where to go from here, I have gotten her the medication so where do I go now? Is this going to be a never ending battle or is like scared to actually get more help or what is going on?? Does she counseling as well?
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    Feb 22, 2008, 09:51 PM
    Is she actually taking the medication. A lot of times bipolar people will not take their medication, thinking they shouldn't depend on something. You need to make sure she takes it. And also make sure it's helping. Part of having the disorder is being completely normal/sane for awhile and then freaking out/insane afterward. So please, make sure she's taking the medication and get her to a doctor to have her reevaluated.
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    Feb 22, 2008, 09:58 PM
    Bi polar means basically pretty much the same as manic depressant where they go high and low on their emotions. So yes this will most likely be a never ending battle.
    If you want to stay with her I would suggest studying up on bi polar.
    If she isn't taking her meds regularly or if she needs them adjusted or changed regularly she is more likely to the mood swings. Often they will become use to the dosage and need to have it adjusted or they will become immune to a certain
    Med and need switched to one that helps them better. So it is important to get her reevaluated regularly if she is having problems

    Bipolar disorder and manic depression on Psychiatry24x7.com
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    Feb 22, 2008, 10:04 PM
    Yes I give it to her everyday, she has been fine since she has been taking until now, does it take longer to take effect!
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    Feb 22, 2008, 10:11 PM
    Yes I have intentions on leaving her at all, I am starting to read about this but this is my first time being around this so I have no clue what's going on but I care about her enough to work through it!!
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    Feb 22, 2008, 10:11 PM
    I meant no intentions at all
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    Feb 22, 2008, 10:13 PM
    My guess is that meds are not going to keep her totally from having manic/depression cycles.
    When was the last time they re-evaluated her meds?


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    Feb 22, 2008, 10:15 PM
    I'm really not sure, she called and got them refilled but she is making a docs app to go back in but she says that I have to go with her because she will lie to the doc so I'm willing to do all this for her...
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    Feb 22, 2008, 10:19 PM
    I was going to suggest that. Then you can tell the doc that she is still having 'episodes' and he should be able to tell if she needs her meds switched or upped a dosage.
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    Feb 22, 2008, 10:21 PM
    My ex was bi-polar and he was always one extreme or another but he was also drinking and doing all kinds of drugs so I don't know real well how to distinguish what was the bi-polar issues from addiction issues.
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    Feb 22, 2008, 10:22 PM
    But if he does up the dosage and she goes to counseling that all this can be manageble?
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    Feb 22, 2008, 10:29 PM
    I don't know. It depends on how severe her problem is and if she gets a med that is right for her. Finding a good psychotropic drug can be a guessing game that can change often.

    You might want to check and see if there is a support group near you.
    Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: Find Support Main Page

    Challenging the Stigma of Bipolar Disorder | Connect for Kids / Child Advocacy 360 / Youth Policy Action Center This says how they go through many tries at re adjusting meds.
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    Feb 22, 2008, 10:35 PM
    Lol there isn't!! This is her goal is to open a foundation for it here
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