So I just wanted to put it out there that I have BiPolar disorder. I know some of you will sympathise and some of you understand and some of you will judge. I wanted to put this post out there because its big part of my struggle with the lap band and I am hoping I might help somebody else. I am also not ashamed and work everyday to be the best me I can. If anyone does not want to post in these forrums about their illness feel free to email me at helyen88@yahoo.com. Maybe we can support each other on our journeys. I gained over 100 lbs when I was first put on meds.

Please have a wonderful day,

Helen

Some of my best friends and neighbors are BP. It does not change the person you are. Good luck on your journey.

You have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of, and if someone did judge you, that would be a reflection of their own ignorance.

Best wishes to you.

I admire you for your courage... you are tackling some big projects in your life in an effort to gain control of your life. Someone who judges you should not be anyone you concern yourself with.

We all have our own issues. If a person has a problem with you they have the problem of being and idiot!

I have fought clinical depression and axiety disorders for years. Now, on meds that make life great and helps me deal with stress. However, the meds do carry a possiblity of weight gain. I have to be really careful, but thankful for the meds.

No only am I BP (medicted) but my birth daughter, husband, and adopted daughter are also. It can be a struggle but so much more so when we aren't on meds. thsnks God doctors now see it and can help us find the right ones but sometimes the side effects is weight gain (as if we need another struggle) On here we support each other no matter the struggle so feel free to share yours some of us are going throught the same thing and we can learn from you.Thanks so much for sharing you have already helped us.....................line dancer

I'm Bipolar too! Glad to know there are others like me. I'm not ashamed at all because this is an illness just like diabetes or heart disease. But I know not everyone sees it this way.

The illness does give us extra challenges that the others don't have. Feel free to e-mail me @ Puppypaws1957@aol.com.

Here's to support each other and others with this illness!!!