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Shelly4 
10:09am, October 21, 2009
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About Me
Shelly4
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About Me
I have four boys, married 25 years to a very kind, compassionate, and understanding man. My support system with my family and freinds is my lifeline. -------------------------------------- I have a passion for life and a desire to stay healthy. I believe that "it isnt where life takes us but where we take life", it is what I live by. I am currently taking Abilify and Wellbutrin. ------------------------------------ When your balance is off... Don't leave the dance, just change the steps. (my therapist) ------------------------------------ Regardless of what some believe, I have struggled greatly in my life, I have just chosen to work through it and make the very best of it. If I have to live it, I will live it well and with gusto..........
I have four boys, married 25 years to a very kind, compassionate, and understanding man. My support system with my family and freinds is my lifeline. -------------------------------------- I have a passion for life and a desire to stay healthy. I believe that "it isnt where life takes us but where we take life", it is what I live by. I am currently taking Abilify and Wellbutrin. ------------------------------------ When your balance is off... Don't leave the dance, just change the steps. (my therapist)
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Interests
My Faith, Watercolor, sketching, quilting, scrapbooking, gardening, fishing, sunsets, sunrise, nature, and on and on, I find having a life full of interests and passions moves me in a positive direction. Bipolar for me is full of gifts realized if I focus on them. ------------------------------------ "The deepest level of communication is not communication but communion. It is wordless." Thomas Merton
My Faith, Watercolor, sketching, quilting, scrapbooking, gardening, fishing, sunsets, sunrise, nature,
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Prayer
You're in my heart Shelly and my prayers. I know how hard it is to labor against the chains that bind us. In our weakness God builds strength. Rest easy tonight trusting He will make a way. I love you, Shelly.
Moment of Peace
You are always such a doll and I feel all of the support precious girl. Im giving it right back to you. I hate when this sadness hits but I know in time it will pass it always does
I am keeping you in my Prayers
love and hugs xxx
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I really appreciated your wisdom on the post about suicide. It was stuff I needed to hear and you said it well. Thanks and I hope you have a good Saturday. xx
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Good vibes coming your way.
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hugs & good vibes, Shelly xx
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Support Groups
Close Bipolar Disorder
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in my teens but never took it serious.I have been in therapy since I was 19 and continue to this day. It has saved my life and continues to help me grow in knowing myself. In my 30's I began treatment for severe depression.I am bipolar II,and swing to the low end, severe major depression. I am more balanced now than I have been in my life after a nervous breakdown in December of 2006.Therapy is absolutely necessary.I have much to learn and much to offer.
Treatments
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- worked well for me but made me very sleepy all the time so doc took me off.
- Abilify Working / Worked
- Taking now as a mood stablizer and augmentor to Wellbutrin
- Ativan Working / Worked
- I use this periodically when needed for anxiety
- Fish Oil Working / Worked
- Group Therapy Working / Worked
- I moderate a group for mental disabilities in my church. We focus on strategies for coping and behavior modification.
- Lamictal Not Working
- when prescibed this I was taken off all antidepressants, I attempted suicide.
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- for a while this worked
- Lithium Working / Worked
- I took Lithium in my 20's and did not like the side effects. I have recently been prescribed it again and I am having great success with it and stable right now. Discontinued 7/2/09 for cognitive difficulties and hypo mania.
- Meditation Working / Worked
- I use several forms of meditation for relaxation and mindfulness. I also use it to work through challenges.
- Pamelor Not Working
- this did not work at all, I was very agitated
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Works very well for me
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- worked well for me but made me very sleepy all the time so doc took me off.
- Vitamin D Working / Worked
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- Using now. It seems to keep my depression under control
Close Seasonal Affective Disorder
I have had seasonal Affective Disorder my whole life. It has gotten worse with age. Because I also have Bipolar disorder, the SAD can trigger cycles if I am not careful. I used a light box last winter and it helped. I plan to use it this year also.
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI have been in a depressed state off and on most of my life. Depression is what caused me to almost take my life. I seek to fight it every day by moving forward in a positive direction.
Treatments
- Meditation Working / Worked
- I meditate in prayer every day
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- I strive to practice this every day
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Major lifeline
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- stabilizes my moods and helps me sleep
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- My lifeline
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- Keeps me from falling into the abyss
- Writing Working / Worked
- Journaling keeps me on track
Open Families & Friends Of Addicts
I am a mother of four boys, married happily for 25 years. My two oldest sons, 25 and 22, are opiate addicts. My 22 y/o has been clean almost 2 years but still drinks some alcohol. My 25 year old has been clean a year but also still drinks alcohol. My sister in law is an alcoholic and drug addict. She has three beautiful daughters that are struggling.
Treatments
- Patience Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Talking Working / Worked
- Writing Working / Worked
Open Bullying
I was bullied constantly as a child and a teen to the point of retaliating and doing the same to others. I have been blessed to have worked through it and jointly learned not to bully myself.
Open Depression Supporters
I have bipolar disorder with major depression. I am stable now and want to help others understand.
Treatments
Open Family Issues
Shelly4 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Incest Survivors
I was sexually abused by my uncle for six years of my life from the age of 7 to 13.
Open Family & Friends of Bipolar
I have bipolar disorder myself and my oldest and youngest sons have the disorder.
Open DailyStrength Members Community
Shelly4 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Sexual Abuse
I was sexually abused by my "uncle", my mother's brother from 2nd-8th grade. I told my mother, but back then it was taboo and she told me to just stay away from him which was impossible. Memories surfaced in my 20's and I have dealt with it, forgiven it, and moved on.
Treatments
- Talking Working / Worked
- Talk therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- Excellent program to discover coping skills and self strength.
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Natural Alternative Treatments
Bipolars help one another
Bipolar II
Old Timers
Artists
Gardening Friends
DBT skills
Daily Positive Thoughts
Penny Pincher Ideas
The Odd Ones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Parents of Addicts
ALANONNARCONON
Bipolar Survivors
The Serenity Room
Friends Connection
Bipolar Christian Community
