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Goal End Date is Jun 27, 08 517 days ago.
artsdolly 
5:41am, September 13, 2009
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About Me
artsdolly
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About Me
I am single, bi-polar, and suffer from fibromyalgia. I have 2 grown children, 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. I lost my career due to brain surgery in 1981. I was a counselor in the addictions field. I now work at a battered womens shelter. I have problems with mood swings, and isolation.
I am single, bi-polar, and suffer from fibromyalgia. I have 2 grown children, 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. I lost my career due to brain surgery in 1981. I was a counselor in the addictions field. I now work at a battered womens shelter. I have problems with mood swings, and isolation.
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Interests
board games, jigsaw puzzles, reading, card games, crossword puzzles, and writing. I like to watch movies.
board games, jigsaw puzzles, reading, card games, crossword puzzles, and writing. I like to watch movies.
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Up and down, I know that sounds so "cliche" for us beepers but oh well, it is what it is, pdoc is trying some new meds so I am hopeful, how's everything with you sweetie?
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Straight from my Heart to you,Simple wishes For a bright and Beautiful day! Love,Maria
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I’m With You
I cannot ease your aching heart, Nor take your pain away; But let me stay and take your hand And walk with you today. I'll listen when you need to talk, I'll wipe away your tears; I'll share your worries when they come, I'll help you face your fears. I'm here and I will stand by you, On each hill you have to climb; So take my hand, let's face the world... And live just one day at a time. You're not alone, for I'm still here, I'll go that extra mile; And when your grief is easier, I'll help you learn to smile~Love,Maria
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Im doing ok, thanks for checking on me. just havent felt up to being online alot. how are you??
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Support Groups
Close Bipolar Disorder
I am bipolar and told that i am high functioning, but i get so tired of faking it sometimes. i am quite the actress,always afraid someone will discover the real me and add another rejection to my life. i yearn for people in my life that will not judge me or be afraid of what i'll do next.
Close Depression
Type: Seasonal Affective DisorderI am bipolar and suffer from alot of depression. I also have other health issues that seem to feed into my sadness.
Treatments
- Elavil Somewhat Helpful
- makes me too drousy so stopped.
- Meditation Working / Worked
- first thing in the morning with my coffee i read a positive spiritual passage.
- Paxil Not Working
- Didn't phaze me at all.
- Prozac Working / Worked
- Works wonders for me.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Has worked for me and is still helping me to be honest with me.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Ibelong to an online discussion group and it's really helping me daily.
- Trazodone Working / Worked
- Has worked for me better than anything else for the past 8 yrs.
- Writing Working / Worked
- I keep daily journals and monthly journals. Writing helps me to focus.
Open Hepatitis C
I was diagnosed in 2004 with hep c. The doc did not recommend treatment due to the side effect of depression because I am bipolar. I have lost 60 lbs. in the past year due to stomach problems; constant putrid gas and diahrea. Not sure if these are symptoms of hep c or not and need more info about my illness.
Treatments
- Prevacid Somewhat Helpful
- It helps with the gas and diahrea somewhat but not totally because when I am stressednothing helps.
Open Families of Prisoners
My ex has been in the federal pen for 17 yrs. He got life withour parole. I stay in weekly contact with him thru letters, e-mails, and phone calls. He is now 71, and I need support with all of my mixed emotions about him.
Treatments
- Patience Somewhat Helpful
- I try to be understanding of his situation, but do get frustrated with his attitude and his attempts to still control my life. I feel angry, resentful, and frustrated, then guilty for feeling that way.
- Writing Somewhat Helpful
- I keep a journal of my feelings concerning him, but beat myself up for still caring about him.
