Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 72 Location: Nunya, USA
Husband Almost Denied Bipolar Meds Due to An Oversight! Posted: 10-03-07 19:54pm
I can't stress enough how much the spouses
and families of bipolar (and other
disabled people) people have to become
their advocates. It may not be a position
we desire, but it's a position we must
take up for their benefit.
My husband has transferred from one public
health facility to another, due to a
recent 20 mile move. His former facility
forwarded his information to the new
facility. The new facility said they
didn't have his file. All the while, he
needs a refill of Zoloft. We have about 2
days' worth of this medication. When H
called me today at work, he was very
distraught & felt like he was being
given the run-around by both facilities.
I took a short break from my job and
called the former facility, leaving a
message for his former advisor. I
explained the situation & advised her
that H needs his medicine & can't be
expected to come off of Zoloft until the
new facility can see him (in 2 weeks!). I
came off of Zoloft after experiencing
situational depression & it was
terrible...even when I did it gradually.
About 2 hours later, H called me &
said that the refill had been granted
& his old facility called the new one
& everything was straightened out. You
don't know how good that made me feel! I
can only imagine what would have happened
if I had not stepped in!
Of course, H is an adult who can handle
most things on his own. However, it
doesn't hurt when family/friends step in
& get involved either. I'm just so
relieved that this has been handled &
we can move on with life. *sigh* What a
stressful day.
BYD
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MandMs
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 2122 Location: Strumica, Macedonia
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Posted: 10-26-07 04:01am
Helping other people always brings
positive feeling on both sides.
Helping our partner is our duty we need to
enjoy it.
I guess it takes a lot of love,
understanding, patience to live with
people with different mental issues.
Does your husband feel good with his
medications?
What does it look like to live with a
bipolar partner?
BoneyardDiva, I wish you much more
understanding and happiness with your
husband.
I admire you for strength!
Best wishes!
Marija
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BoneyardDiva
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 72 Location: Nunya, USA
Posted: 10-26-07 12:51pm
Hi Marija!
Yes, my husband usually feels pretty good
on his meds. He sleeps a lot, but that's
to be expected. I'm not sure what you mean
by "what does it look like to live with a
bipolar partner." Maybe you meant "what
is it like..."? Sometimes I have to help
my husband regulate his medicine & we
always keep the lines of communication
open as much as possible. My husband has
learned to channel his mania & into
chores around the house and doing a lot of
writing in his journal. That's what keeps
him sane a lot. He even writes through his
depression at times.
Hope that helps you understand some of
what I've experienced. Thx. for the well
wishes.
BYD
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Birch
Supporter
Joined: 07 Nov 2005 Posts: 3963 Location: Bliss,
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Posted: 10-27-07 14:37pm
Hi Boneyard diva! I hope you stick
around. There are many people who would
like to hear about your experiences.
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BoneyardDiva
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 72 Location: Nunya, USA
Posted: 10-27-07 17:39pm
Birch...thank you for your support &
invitation! I think I will stay around.
BYD
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MandMs
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 2122 Location: Strumica, Macedonia
Thanks: 38
Thanked:11
Boneyard Diva Posted: 10-29-07 06:15am
Thank you for sharing parts of your life
with us.
We will be happy to have you here!
Best wishes!
