Can I know a site where I can chat with people who are parents of children who are bipolar?
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Web md has a pretty good bulletin board as does psych central. I am unsure if webmd has a chat though I know that psych central has occassional chats throughout the day. Some where you can just chat in a private room with someone else\nLinks below and good luck
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http://www.togetherforautism.org/\nhttp://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer\nhttp://www.thegraycenter.org/autismdisorders.cfm\nhttp://www.paains.org.uk/\n\nThese are support network sites for families impacted by autistic loved ones.\n\nSince you used the word "mum", I assume you're in the UK, so I have included a resource in the UK.\n\nMy brother in law is affected by a mild form of autism called Asperger Syndrome.  He is a successful one man dot.com retailer specializing in recording studio equipment for home based musicians and composers.  He's a homeowner and engaged to be married.\n\nGood Luck and God Bless
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Here is their website.  You can contact through their guestbook.
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One of the websites I frequent as a mother of twins has an area for twins on their message boards.  www.twinstuff.com
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Visit http://groups.msn.com/psychbusters
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Try this:  http://www.researchhaven.com/Chat.htm
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:}\nsure\nhttp://chat.crossdaily.com/\nhttp://www.churchusatoday.com/\nhttp://www.christianmingle.com/index.html\nhttp://www.relationships.com/index.html\n\nthere are many more go to any search engine and enter "christian chat room"
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A child with a parent who has bipolar disorder is at greater risk of developing the disorder. This does not mean that you will become bipolar, only that there is more risk than for a person with no family history of the disorder.\n\nIf you really want to help your mum, get her to a doctor to diagnose and treat her. Your family doctor is a great place to start. You doctor may treat her or may refer her to a psychiatrist.\n\nI recently started treatment for bipolar disorder and now I feel better than I have in all my 46 years.\n\nI am including two links one is the National Institute of Mental Health here in the US (I assume you are in the UK by your use of the word mum). The other is the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, also in the US. They may be able to direct you to support services in the UK.\n\nHope this helps you and your mum!\n\nSincerely,\nTerry Sisson  tls3123283@yahoo.com\nFort Worth, Texas
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there should be a community information centre in your area - you can probably find it in the front of the phone book. as well, the distress centre in the Windsor area might also have an idea.
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You have several issues here. #1 if the woman is bipolar, I would strongly recommend seeking a qualified therapist in order for you to learn how to deal with a bipolar personality. \n\nYou are virtually beating your head against a brick wall until you find out "key" ways of understanding this disorder in the first place. \n\n#2 Your husband can stand up to her in the sense that he doesn't have to be a "ball buster" - however, he can choose to not allow this woman access to all knowledge surrounding your marriage - which in your words mentioned were "control of all aspects, time, money, assets, all concerns." People do not know your private affairs until you tell them. This constitutes one or both you and your husband keeping your mouth shut about your personal affairs. \n\nWhat she does with regard to "living day to day" is none of your business. \n\nIt's like you're going in the exit door looking for a way out.\n\nI would strongly recommend not engaging in conversations with the woman and remain silent until she gets the picture that you are not going to interact with her on any level other than issues regarding the child within the visitation schedule. Or, as the father, discuss only points of interest regarding the child, period. And do not get into any depth with this woman within these points of conversation.  \n\nIf it gets to be too much; certainly if she is bipolar she has a therapist in place. Ask that you all get together and with her therapist to learn how to establish boundaries. (if that is possible) \n\nGood luck and I wish you the best. I have had only one conversation with a bipolar individual when she was in an emotional state; and I was wondering how in the hell I was going to get out of this conversation. I've never felt that way before about talking to anyone. Bipolar diagnosed individuals are a different "animal" so to speak. And you truly need professional guidance in order to unlock the doors in thier heads and get through.
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Hi\n\nPlease keep these people at a distance. Call your local mental health clinic and hook up with a therapist as soon as possible. People with Bipolar tend to isolate and become emotionally vulnerable. If you are not on meds may I suggest that you discuss this option with your counselor as well? I also have Bipolar and know others who have it. You cannot save the world and you need to find a new set of people who will be supportive of you - support group maybe?
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I have Bipolar Disorder and Borederline Personality Disorder. You have to be nice and be very supported to our mental health prolbems. It helps my family to take me to talk to somebody like every other week. Just read up on the disorders. And make sure he takes his meds. I once got off mine meds for 4 or 5 days and it made me sick.
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Hi! mom of 2 boys here 11m & 2yr.  I chat occasionally in Yahoo's Parenting chat rooms.  Just ignore the bots!!
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My little sister goes on Yahoo.chat and i don't think my mum is unhappy with that site. sorry don't know the full address
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I think this will help you http://www.kidscom.com/chat/chat.html
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There used to be a great one for both parents, adults and teeners in about.com a couple of years back.  You might check it out.
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If you have access to a library, check out this book.\n\nWhen Parents Have Problems: A Book for Teens and Older Children With an Abusive, Alcoholic, or Mentally Ill Parent (Paperback) by Susan B. Miller