Please follow me if you believe that a person just like me who manages my #bipolar disorder with medication and therapy can be a competent parent and an excellent role model for my teenage daughters.
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My son is bipolar but I know almost nothing about it. He stopped talking to me 18 years ago when my husband died. No, I have no idea why. He talked to me for a brief time when my other son was murdered. Life is lonely now.
Fair enough, although it ain’t easy getting meds trying to get something for anxiety and the doctors like up the quetiapine. Mania is a thing I know but I hate feeling sedated
Andy, you have had my support for a long time. I have been following you since the little guy in that picture was a puppy. He’s 9 today. Twitter was a kinder place all those years ago. I’m glad you are continuing to do well 😊🌻
Of course you can. Been dealing with anxiety since birth and depression since age 9 when my father died. Been married to my wife for 48 years and have two sons in their thirties who still hug me hello and goodbye.
Absolutely! I grew up in a household a/ 2 undxed bi polar members one was dx’ed as a teenager the other as an elder. Sticking to meds and taking care of oneself makes all the difference. You are doing it right!
I have bipolar 2, unmedicated as I'm getting prescribed antipsychotics after Christmas. I have a 7 month old and do everything for my son , even when it's extremely difficult just to get up in the morning during a depressive episode.
Of course you’re a great example for your daughters, Andy! Anyone who has the guts and determination to take care of a health condition is an excellent role model for children. They learn they can also fight and win their battles with perseverance. Best wishes to you all! 💙⚖️
I have two sons and thanks to medication and therapy I’ve been free from any episodes for 3 years. You absolutely can! Even more you’re a roll model for others with bipolar disorder, showing a “normal” well rounded life is possible.
Absolutely, one of the parents I most respect has #bipolar disorder. If you don't already have this support circle, before I had my girls I gave three people my Dr's name, and gave him the list of the people in case they saw evidence of PPD.
It wasn't a legal doc but more a permission slip that this was what I wanted, and something they could show me if they saw or heard something concerning. Fortunately it wasn't needed, but it eased my mind to know I had loved ones looking out for something I might not see.
I was only recently diagnosed and it has been a great hindrance on my life and a burden on those around me but seeing the success of others gives me hope.
I'm following you. You can manage this beast. Find a therapist you can talk to. They will do so much good in helping you learn about yourself and support you while you get meds that work. It took 10 years for me, but that was in the 80s & and 90s. So many better meds now.
I'm glad you are doing well.
My daughter is bipolar and took a long time to find the right medications, especially since new doctors would always mess with her prescriptions.
She started working over a year ago and is loving it.
Yes, you are showing her you prioritize your health — and that science is to thank for helping millions of people stay well. Both excellent lessons for her to see lived out.
Andy your book helped me so much after my son was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He is a wonderful husband and father. The medication, therapy has made a world of difference. Believe in yourself like others believe in you✌🏼🌷🤟🏼
I been diagnosed with bipolar disorder since 2011. Since I was diagnosed, medicated and did therapy, I completed 2 masters degrees and changed careers. I also have my last one graduating high school this year and playing baseball in college. The other 2 are college students.
I followed you on the other site for a long time. You must recognize my shirt. I bought it from you! 😀 I got lots of thumbs up when I wore it on my vacation in California last May. Only got one grunt from a person in Santa Clarita.
Andy, we were mutuals over on Twitter but honestly, you’re here asking people to follow you and you don’t even follow back. Do you want to have conversations or do you just want to talk at us?
My son has gone from being a non-functioning bipolar patient to be a calm, peaceful person with medication & therapy. He also has extreme social anxiety, but he's still working on that. Once I'd not have said he'd be a good parent, but now? Oh yes. Most definitely!
I hope your girls know how lucky they are. Seriously, they get to keep, their daddy. My father was bipolar, in an era before they allowed men to have any kind of functional disorder of this kind. So like many bipolars back then he self-medicated, with alcohol.
Andy seriously keep it going man. The fact that you admit to your illness. Meet it head-on, and overcome the day-to-day struggle, is awesome. Wish my father had had a shot at that, and I'm damn glad your girls bothered does. Keep it going man.
I manage my bipolar disorder with medication prescribed by a great neuropsychiatrist. A psychiatrist is not good enough. This shits crazy, however, it is possible to live a normal existence with the proper help. You do not have the ability to do this on your own. I do understand that money can limit
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waiting on fb 🤣😂🚌
My daughter is bipolar and took a long time to find the right medications, especially since new doctors would always mess with her prescriptions.
She started working over a year ago and is loving it.
Glad I found you here