I did it!
May 19, 2008 12:17pm
Woo hoo!!!!!
Goal Completed on May 19, 08
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Close Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar II. Diagnosed late 2006. Was misdiagnosed for at least a decade. SSRI's for depression/insomnia/migraines made me rapid cycle. That's when we (doc, friends, me) eventually realized I have BD. It was tough dealing with it at first, but I'm doing much better now. I'm glad to have treatment and consider myself very lucky. It could have been worse.
Treatments
- Depakote Working / Worked
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- Very helpful
- Geodon Somewhat Helpful
- Made me too sleepy, and gain weight/feel hungrier.
- Group Therapy Working / Worked
- Was especially helpful in the beginning. Mostly go to DBT and 1-1 therapy.
- Holistic Health Working / Worked
- Lamictal Somewhat Helpful
- It seemed to be helpful, but I was weaning off of SSRI's at the time I started it, so my rapid cycling escalated into mania that I had to switch to something else. Started it again. Works well with Depakote.
- Seroquel Somewhat Helpful
- Made me too sleepy, have dry mouth, and gain weight.
Close Bisexuality
I'm a big believer that sexuality is fluid. Labels are important to people who need them, but not me. If we must, then call me a true bisexual and I'm damn proud of it.
Open Migraine Headaches
Just another migraine sufferer
Treatments
- Acupuncture Working / Worked
- This stuff is amazing! I highly recommend it.
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- Imitrex Somewhat Helpful
- Used to work better back in the day.
- Maxalt Not Working
- Not for me
- Midrin Working / Worked
- Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
- Back in the day it worked, until I got withdrawal migraines. Eek!
Open Anxiety
I used to be plagued with anxieties. It's related to my bipolar disorder. Not it's been significantly reduced with bipolar meds.
Treatments
- Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
Open Stress Management
Stress comes and goes
Treatments
- Anger Management Working / Worked
- It's hard not to be angry sometimes, but it can be controlled
- Music Working / Worked
- Patience Working / Worked
- It's hard to be patient sometimes, but achievable
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
Open Coming Out
I'm out to friends, coworkers, and a few relatives, but not yet to my religious parents and siblings who think not being straight is going against God because that's what they've been taught to believe. I'm waiting for the right moment, whenever that is.
Treatments
- Patience Working / Worked
- Acceptance Working / Worked
Open Depression
Type: Seasonal Affective DisorderI have Bipolar Depression as well as Seasonal Affective Disorder. It sucks when it happens, particularly in the fall/winter. I usually try to be positive, but even during these times it's such a burden to bear.
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- Elavil Not Working
- Prescribed for migraines, originally. Induced mixed episodes of bipolar depression!
- Geodon Working / Worked
- Was making me too sleepy and gain weight.
- Lexapro Not Working
- Prescribed for migraines, originally. Induced mixed episodes of bipolar depression!
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- It's hard to be around them during times of D, but I'm trying to reach out more instead of hide.
- Writing Working / Worked
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