Hi there...

My therapist said that since bi-polar "runs" in my family, I most likely have a type of bi=polar, but mine focuses on the depressive end of it.

I started prozac (generic) and my moods shot sky-high... I had a huge upswing, and my doc decided I also should have a mood stabilizer - this helps keep my highs and lows at a more manageable and livable rate... I still have good and bad days, but they're "normal" not extreme.

I know here in missouri there is a group called "grandparents as parents" through the state assistance program, perhaps there is one where you live - the state can at least lead you in a direction... Raising children is hard enough - but you're raising grandchildren. At this point in your life i'm sure you were looking towards retirement and having the grandkids visit at holidays & birthdays....

Of course you're stressed, and rightly so!
If you can find a therapist, i'd say go for it. And kudos to your husband for being on your side and supporting you.

Maybe the whole family can get into therapy, even a few meetings can help.. Good luck.

I hope you get everything figured out. I know it is hard. My grandmother raised me and my little sister since I was 4 and she was 4 months. I know it was hard for her because her husband had passed away and she has parkakansas and other heart and physical problem but she had tried her best and I thank her for the person I have become. So try your best and may god bless and help you.