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Posted by Lonely on October 19, 2004, at 1:42:25
So, what IS the treatment for Bipolar II and vascular dementia? Shouldn't there be some sort of training for me, his wife? Shouldn't there be someone I can call? Yes, I read the internet sites but putting stuff into practice and the actual words and phrases to use are not there. (My now-deceased therapist DID give me phrases to use but that was a long time ago.)
The insurance currently pays for unlimited visits to therapist at his diagnosis (he chooses to go once every two weeks) and psychiatrist I guess around once a month (I think more like every two weeks although psych asked for once a month.) I like his LMSW therapist but don't think she's quite got the tough-as-nails approach he needs.
What do I ask for? I can tell when he's getting moody and it's getting to me. It's like a cloud of doom hanging over me when he walks in the house or around me. He is often snide and tries to "analyze" me - projecting I've been told. Now I'm feeling hopeless too and I'm not even bipolar!
Posted by gardenergirl on October 19, 2004, at 1:42:25
In reply to Bipolar Vascular Dementia, posted by Lonely on October 17, 2004, at 20:14:24
Lonely,
It sounds like you care about your husband but are in a difficult situation for yourself. You might contact NAMI, the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. They often had family support available. The national website is http://www.nami.org/From there you can find a local chapter.
Good luck, dear.
gg
Posted by Lonely on October 19, 2004, at 1:42:25
In reply to Re: Bipolar Vascular Dementia » Lonely, posted by gardenergirl on October 17, 2004, at 20:44:27
Thanks, GG. I did go there ... clicked on a link and sent an email inquiring about a support group in this area but haven't heard anything back. I did, however, find an interesting message board ... comments made by bi-polars to the effect that they tend to look for nurting and caring people and then destroy the relationships with them!!!! Wow! That is so true - I recognize it in my husband! Even his neuropsych report said he does that! Is that typical of BP? I thought that was Borderline Personality Disorder but no doubt there are elements of both diseases in BP.
The URL, if someone is interested (you might have to sign up for a free membership first) is at the NAMI website under communities and Bipolar Disorder, "Guys pushing wives away...":
I hope I can get some targeted professional help in dealing with this too as well as trying out a support group perhaps.
Thanks again!
> Lonely,
> It sounds like you care about your husband but are in a difficult situation for yourself. You might contact NAMI, the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. They often had family support available. The national website is http://www.nami.org/
>
> From there you can find a local chapter.
>
> Good luck, dear.
> gg
Posted by Allen770 on November 1, 2004, at 16:13:08
In reply to Re: Bipolar Vascular Dementia » Lonely, posted by gardenergirl on October 17, 2004, at 20:44:27
Thx a lot for the NAMI url!
Posted by gardenergirl on November 1, 2004, at 18:41:19
In reply to Re: Bipolar Vascular Dementia » gardenergirl, posted by Allen770 on November 1, 2004, at 16:13:08
You're most welcome.
gg
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