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.