Jim said...

In terms of the VA Tech massacre there were MANY dots not connected. But this raises some really interesting questions. If the medical, law enforcement, counseling, housing staff, teachers, students and others knew about this loose cannon, why wasn't something done? Obviously he had serious mental problems and nothing was done to protect the lives of the people around him. Now the other side of the story: those with mental illnesses seek help, therapy, pharmaceutical answers, support groups, etc. What about the privacy issues here? Our privacy regarding mental health issues and disorders is carefully protected--or at least it should be. So now the real question: where do we draw the line between medical privacy and public safety? Are the rights of the one held higher than the well being of the rest? Or is public safety of all held higher than the rights of the one? I DON'T HAVE THE ANSWER to this question. But it's something that we all need to dialog a lot about. I'm sure that Dave will have some thoughts about this topic in the near future.

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Dear David,

Hello, please listen closely, I'm very intrested in the (complete) Bi-Polar Course you're talking about.

But, I'm NOT about/going to pay / afford ANY amount !!!

So, please do NOT be greedy, arrogant, Money Hungery, ETC......because it will NOT make things / lives better

SO please understand that evenough I'm interested in the course.......I'm NOT going to pay for it !!!!!!

Sincerely,

Allen

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Hi David

Thank you for all of your email. I has read every one of them. The story about the killing in Virginia College, I am sure that the family did all they could do to help this child but no one listen until it was too late.

There is really no help for mental ill people.Last year my son spend over 80 days in the mental hospital, he was put in the hospital over six different times

and do to the insurance wish is state Medicaid he could only stay a short period, and the doctors even told me that some of the medicine its takes about ninety days to see if the medicine is going to work.My son is 16 and Bipolar and also my brother is too.

My brother was put in a mental hospital when he was eight and they told my mother that he was just mean and want to has his way all these years my mother has tried to get help for my brother and has gotten anywhere now my bother is 32 years old and cannot hold a job, can not get social security or Medicaid he has no way to get his medicine or even see a doctor, Last year he was but in a hospital after he tried to kill his self for about 10 days and the doctor said that he was bipolar.

Julia

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Dave, I really need help. We are in bad shape. My son has bipolar disorder. Please help us.

Steve

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mlos410 said...

I have bipolar disorder as do many people in my family. I can't stress enough how important it is to have a system in place. If someone in your family is acting out, raging, punching a whole in the wall DO NOT CALL THE POLICE!!

Because if your family member lunges at a patrolman they will shoot and kill him even though he/she doesn't have a weapon. The police just assume that they do and shoot to kill.

Many people with bipolar disorder are killed this way every year.

If only the kid at VA Tech had a group system in place this would never have happened At the very least he could have been 302'd and held involuntarily in a hospital. If he wanted to get out early he would have to go before a judge who would have been made aware of his behavior and ideations and would turn down his release and he would have to finish his therapy and medication at the hospital. We have had to hospitalize children in our family so they could make some needed drug changes. And my best friend has had to 302 his adult daughter several times. Better safe than sorry. I'm sure you don't want your loved one incarcerated or dead at the hands of the police.

Or have others dead because he was not monitered closely.

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comments: How can companies advertise herbal products to fight bi-polar disorder. My mother has bipolar and reading one of these ads could put the idea in her head to stop taking her medicine and start taking one of the less effective supplements. I think something should be done. I'm sure thier are other people who agree with me that these advertisements are more distructive than productive for people with bipolar who don't process the information correctly and don't understnd that supplements aren't as effective as the meds they are perscribed. Thanks for giving me someone to vent to.

--christine

Minmelt said...

Dear Dave, Sounds as if you are heading for a burnout yourself. Please take some quick down time to rejuvenate yourself. Try to remember to not get to hungry, tired, lonely, or tired (HALT). I am part of a support group of family and friends of another lifelong disease. One of the first things I learned was that I needed to take care of myself first, before I could help anyone else. I just recently started receiving your newsletters for your information. However, I had some concerns because you seemed so engulfed. You are a valuable asset to the Bipolar community. And have a vast resource of information and experience. But please take care of yourself. This can be very difficult during a crisis....but absolutely necessary in order to proceed with what needs to be accomplished. Even if it is just some quick nap..or quick time out to do something that is enjoyable and relaxing.

All the knowledge and information in the world is of no use, if we are not feeling well enough ourselves to ue it.

Some things are out of our control. That is life for everyone. As you say...it is all a learning experience. Thank you for sharing your eperiences.

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lorriane44 said...

Sorry about your mom. My husband just went through another unexpected bount too and I feel for you. My husbands doctor incressed his med's and thinks that will help. I am not totally convinced that is the right answer. Call me stpticel. I don't think once a month is often enough for him to see his shrink. I don't believe he tells her much at all. Compared to what I see every day. He hides the truth from her and she don't get it. We've been married 25 years. Why won't doctors ever get some feedback from family. Too help them, help their patiants. Lorriane44@sy

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Patty said...

Thankyou so much.I found all articles very informative

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hey david im brittany my fiance has bipolar in addition to ADHD and minor schizophrenia. he had major outburts and would scare everyonehe would push people and yell. however he never pushed me hed yell but never lay his hands on me. well 2 years ago he stood up to his abusive mom and started having an outburst in the middle of the fight. he got $1500 fines and probation, which his ADHD, bipolar, and schizo affected his ability to sleep normally, get up in mornings and do any work related things. so he never did his required things for probation. he now is in jail for violation and he was talkin to his lawyer and judge and requested to be sent to a hospital (court ordered) so he cna get proper medication so he can function properly. Do you think its possible he can get proper meds to succed in his life? If theres more needed could you please advise me because we are working together to make this work so we can raise a family and not introduce babies to violence. we even want to live in a town in the middle of nowhere so theres no gangs, guns, or drugs around them if you have any advice my ears are wide open.

Thank you,

Brittany

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Jim said....

I hate you and you are a scam. Your information sucks!!!

Take me off your list. You are a liar your mom doesn�t have

nothing liar!!!

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Mary said....

Why do you keep pushing medication on people. It's like

you are a drug rep. Take me off your list!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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