Posted by Toph on September 23, 2004, at 15:08:40
In reply to Re: Welcome!, posted by JimP on September 23, 2004, at 10:54:51
> ...because of my manic-depression. My memory seems to be degenerating as does my sense of direction...
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Jim, your post sure gave me a shudder. I, too, am bipolar, having been successfully treated on Lithium for 23 years. For about 5 years my memory has seemed to be deteriorating - I forget little things and generally seem scatterbrained. I also have motivational problems (although I'm not sure if this is what you meant by *loss of direction*). It's ironic that I work with people with dementing illnesses. My pdoc thinks these symptoms are psychological, but my wife, a higher authority, has often suggested that I have cognitive testing. What do you mean that your condition is deteriorating? Do you still have dramatic mood swings or are you talking about your life in general? Since your post was on the relationship board, I will say that when I fall short as a loving companion it is often difficult to discern between the complications of my illness and shortcomings of my personality. Anyway, I'd love to talk with you Jim, perhaps in a less public forum.
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