A Mind Misunderstood

The 15 year old reminds me of my daughter and right now we are having issues and she is getting ready to have a mental evaluation. It did slowly come to heads with out burst's and hitting me and my 3 sons the last time she ran away because she didn't want to mind me and so I called the cops and they put her in a shelter until a hearing and then put her in my sisters home.

My husband and I had just finished watching a movie when we turned off the dvd player and flipping through the channels I saw the Meehl family discussing something. The more I watched the more I became intrigued. When I found out it was about bipolar disorder I was relieved. My husband has struggled with this disease for years. He and I have been married nearly 3 years, and before we got married he told me he'd been institutionalized due to his mental state. I assured him it would be ok and that God could change people. Well, just recently he's had the worst exacerbation in his history. We nearly killed each other, literally. It was awful. I have been praying about what to do. I think about divorce often, but just lately after his return home from inpatient treatment I felt God's love as I remembered how my husband had been there for me through tough times. So, I knew I loved him and didn't want to leave him, but I still felt overwhelmed. I wish I would've saw this show from the beginning. I have a feeling it wasn't a coincidence that I happened upon it tonight.

i need to find out about getting copy of a mind misunderstood bi polar

i watched the show about bipolar and i started to cry. it was like i was watching myself. i alwayys thought i was bipolar now i know i am and i'm terrified. i have given up on my family and i can't work and i am pretty much homeless i have my good days and alot of bad days. watching how mark behaved was like i was watching myself. right now in my life i'm at the point where suicide is a daily thought in my mind. my family doesn't understand me all they say is to grow up which makes me think more about dying i am very scared right now and i don't know who to turn to. i know this is a long shot but i don't know where else to turn to for help. if someone can help me fix whats wrong with me. i know i can get my life back and have my family with me again. i would love to be happy and not be depended on drugs or other people thank you for your time

I believe with what i saw of this program that there is possibility that my son may be sick with bipolar,could you tell me if you are going to run this program again and when.
thank you

My Sister-in-Law, I believe is Tripolar.
I'm a Bishop and I'm counselling with a few married couples who need help in this area.
How do I get the Tape?

i need to get a copy of a mind misunderstood bi polar. my wife is so sick, she will not take her meds, i have all kinds of upset.let me know how to get thhis for help for me. thank you, rick luttrull

I need to know how to get a copy of the tape and any more information.

I do have bi-polar disorder. My condition had gotten worse over the last four years, and has manifested itself in so many terrible ways. I had no idea up until 3 months ago, when I was officially diagnosed. Looking back on my life, everything makes sense, and the medication I am on is working, somewhat. My depression has lifted, but my mood still swings wildly from day to day. That's the good news. My family has been devastated by my behavior. My wife has left me and has filed for divorce. Our children are split between two homes and I have not been working for two months. This condition, when not managed cripples your life and those closest to you. I am getting help, but everything is in the early stages. I was grateful for this program, as it gives me an opportunity to share with others what this condition really is for me and those around me. I do need to get a copy of ths program.

My wife is bipolar

We have a family member with this disorder. Could we please have information on how to get these resources.

Please tell me how I can get a copy of this program. It was great. I NEED to share it with my family. My daughter has been struggling with this horrible "thing" for years!

My husband ha suffered from this illness for years..the medi ine is not working and he is in the worst manic phase i have seen in a few years . i would like to get the info on this show.. It is very mentally exhausting on the family of a sick disease... please help!!!!!

Call Us! Mark and Debra Meehl. You can reach us at home (979)798-7972 or at the Meehl Foundation (979)798-5182. We take calls from 9am-9pm (CST)every day of the week. We will provide you with whatever information and help we can. You can also reach us by email at www.meehlfoundation.org
You can overcome the effects of this illness. It is not easy and will take time. There are thousands of people who's situation was as desperate as yours, who have learned to "manage" this illness and it's effect on your life. Here are four things you must do to begin taking control of your life. PRAY - God answers all of our prayers and provides us with resources and people who can help. Ask for God's help and guideance. SET BOUNDARIES - no more than three. Choose carefully. Boundaries are the proverbial line in the sand. DO NOT FILE FOR DISABILITY on your own or through Social Security. Use a company or organization that specializes in filing for SSDI. Most self filed claims are denied the first time, except those claims that go through companies such as Allsup, Inc and Bender and Bender. This is an incredibly difficult process and you do not have the time or energy to do this without help. If the medications are not working, CHANGE DOCTORS or THERAPIST. If you do not see improvement and mood stabilization in six months - Change. Keep in mind however, that improvement is a long series of little steps and medication stability can take 18 months. TAKE AN MMPI OR MILAN psychological test. These are the best tests on the market and will tell you exactly what is going on with your loved one,in addition to any other psychological illnesses. Finally, read THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY BIPOLAR SURVIVAL GUIDE. It will truly help you. Once again CALL US. We can help, we do care and we will give you all of the advice we can and point out the resources that are available to you. Finally, you can survive and thrive with this illness - we have proof. Mark and Debra

I am so glad to have seen A Misunderstood Mind!! Our family has been in turmoil dealing with one of our children's spouses. They are wreaking havoc in thier struggle. On the one hand you have the illness, which demands heroic efforts of compassion and on the other side is the miserable state we are all in. They are recieving counseling and pyschiatric care but the misery just keeps on coming. It has hit a crisis level a few months ago and has continued on in that state. In trying to deal with it I have talked to many people. Almost all of them are famaliar with Bi Polar and are also stunned by it in stories of their own lives. I like the hopeful, insightful message I recieved from the airing on the film. I ordered it and downloaded the guide. Bless you for your commitment to a cause that is so much of a challenge for many.

This was a good program. I am glad that it was aired and that God beckoned me to watch it. Praised God. Several members of my family hopefully will be contacting you guys soon.God bless you guys. By the way in what state are you guys located? Hopefully in more than one state? But on the show I did not hear any testimony of God totally delivering someone from it yet the Bible assures us that by Jesus Christ were we healed. Please never be afraid to talk on complete healing. For it is a reality. Shalom.

Katherine and Kristin Finn are hypocrites. I know them, and they are not at all what they pretend to be. Please disregard anything that they publish, because it cannot be trusted.

Thank you so much for this program. I believe my mother was bipolar and it was a nightmare of a life for me. I was terrified of her and no one knew what she was like when she was alone with me and my dad. When my daughter was born it soon became clear that there was something unstable about her behavior. She became very manipulative by 3 years old and the Nursery School Director was very concerned. Her behavior got worse through the years. She would be out of control and verbally abusive or depressed and unable to get out of bed. She had panic attacks, stole from me and her brother and showed no regrets when confronted. I never punished my children physically but no matter what I did to teach her the consequences of her behavior she would tell me she would do it all over again. Now as a wife and mother her behavior has caused serious consequences. And strangely enough it appears that her husband has begun to exhibit similar behavior! I am her only 'friend' after a lifetime of her rejecting me. I am now a follower of Jesus Christ and have faith that God will answer my prayers for her healing. Do you have any advice? I have shed so many tears over this child/daughter. From the start she rejected me and refuses to show any affection. My son has been a joy but he feels that his sister got so much more attention than him because of her negative behavior. He is 18 mos younger than my daughter who is now 40. I am tired from a lifetime of living with and relating to so much mental illness which has caused me so much pain until Christ came into my life. I am 66 but I feel 96 and burned out. Christ alone gives me strength to go on and continue to rest in Him.

I would like to have more information on bipolar disorder. I believe my two sons Dante Thomas and Antwayn Johnson is dealing with this disorder at this time. I watch your show on TBN and gain knowledge about this disorder, I would like some help to understand what signs to look for and symptoms of this disorder. Thank you very much and God Bless you

Carla Britt

I saw part of the show and immediately I saw my family as we struggle to live with our son who clearly has BP.The clinical component is valuable because our son,now 22 realize he needs medication in order to cope with day to life.I'm very proud of his accomplishments and want so desperately for him to have a productive life. He has had a series of doctors and therapy as his high school years were tumultuous.He missed a lot of school,we had tutors,in home help. He was explosive. My husband and I never wanted to give up on him. His behavior was crazy at times.Our son did and continues to pray every night and I know God has brought us to the point where our son received his GED,got accepted into junior college and transfered to a 4 year school,but that has proven to be overwhelming.We have enjoyed the calm household without the constant focus on him. Now,he wants to come back and just get job even though he has never held a job more than six weeks because he felt the fast food jobs were beneath him. His sister is practically in tears with thought that he will be coming back and I am crying, but I don't want to turn my back on him.I'm praying to God to help our family with the next plan that will be fulfulling and productive in order to sustain our family.

This show need to be seen more often and world wide and in schools, churches, special education.
This is a mind illness but when you say a mental
illness people back off and do not want to share because they do not want friends to call them crazy. I share this illness with everyone I call this my testimony. After losing my mom, my husband and ex in 3 years apart and an only child with an only child. I was overloaded. And I would like to know when you will share this again on the TBN station.

I'll pray,5bvb that all who have this, gets the help they need. I've had bipolar for over 25 years, and feel very fortunate that God has blessed me with no real problems over the time. I've noticed that the Dr. you get, along with the right medicine is the most important. Thats easy for me to say, but some who claim to be a Dr. don't even try lithium for years. Thats so tragic in my mind, since lithium works in over 50 percent of cases, I've never changed my medicine, or dosage at all. I wish all of you as normal a life as possible.

Here is a preview of what I saw tonight and a glimpse of what I have been battling most of my life.

I listened to an interview with Mark about his condition and how he has learned to cope with Bipolar which brought me to the Meehl Foundation which brought me to Life Focus TV and this excerpt.
Thanks Mark and Debra. Now I just have to get the courage to contact them like they suggest. I am 49 and my situation is similar to Marks in regard to the "late in life" diagnosis. I wish I had the patience to type more.

I am glad I woke up to turn on the television. I have Bipolar Disorder and recently this has made me become unstable. So sleeping all day I decided with a lot of effort to turn on the television. I felt sorrow, relief and ashamed for what I have done to my family, friends and myself. I thank you for airing this program.

I thought I was alone in this. My husband has all the BP symptoms. We are christians and I have been praying for the last 15 years for some understanding of his behavior. I thank God for the understanding. It has changed my heart towards him. Now I am praying that he will accept because that is where we are now. Thank you for the program and the enlightenment.

I truly enjoyed this program. I am bipolar and I have Borderline Personality Disorder. In addition to what the show suggests,I strongly suggest peer support or professional group therapy. First, it's wonderful to know you are not alone. Second, these people have been there, they know what you are going through and can empathize with you like possibly your friends and family can't. There is recovery!

Thank you for giving hope.

The entire episode can be purchased by clicking on the Store tab at the top right.

i watched this program last night, 10/29/2011, I have seen these igns in my daughters behavior. I have prayed and ask God for clarity because I am not certain. My mother had a mental illness,and you never knew what would trigger it. She can hold down a job, smart,goes into rage , anger, she has fought me because i tried to stop her from taking her children out pf town. very abusive, never accepts blame ,seems to have no remorse.she states she can dish it it but can"t take it. after exposive behavior, she will go and sit and look lie she is a little girl drained. I need for this behavio to done to other people on her job,not family members. help

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