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About Me
RKB
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About Me
I am currently on disability due to Bipolar disorder. I worked in politics and public relations and advertising. I'm a native Texan but transplanted myself in the Nation's Capitol about 18 years ago. I found a superb doctor who finally diagnosed me and put me back on the road to health, albeit a rocky road!! I am hoping to meet YOU! A special Bipolar person with great talent and lots to share. I have discovered that most Bipolar people are very brave fighters. I'm proud to be in their company. I wish all of you good health! I only take friend requests if you are bipolar thank you. Phone Buddies: EvelynJean3, dancingd
I am currently on disability due to Bipolar disorder. I worked in politics and public relations and advertising. I'm a native Texan but transplanted myself in the Nation's Capitol about 18 years ago. I found a superb doctor who finally diagnosed me and put me back on the road to health, albeit a rocky road!! I am hoping to meet YOU! A special Bipolar person with great talent and lots to share. I have discovered that most Bipolar people are very brave fighters. I'm proud to be in their company. I
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Interests
My interests include the outdoors; I love white water rafting and backpacking. I love music. And I love to sing. (I need more voice lessons!) I am a cynical reformed political junkie. That means I used to watch CNN and read the papers. Now I just glance at them and sigh! Occasionally, I watch a political debate but I usually need a Digel afterwards! My manic dream would be to hit Rodeo Drive's designer shoe stores!! Especially the Christian Louboutin's! Trouble is. I'd have nowhere to wear them!
My interests include the outdoors; I love white water rafting and backpacking. I love music. And I love
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28 hugs received, 25 hugs given, 2 journal comments
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RKB gave OzMuncher a hug 2:25am
Titfabulous! LOL. Only YOU would come up with that one! hahaha xxx…
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RKB gave OzMuncher a hug 2:22am
Glad you feel good!! I feel good myself. Stronger yes. I would say so. I went into work the other day…
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RKB gave OzMuncher a hug 2:15am
Yes. I'm ok. I slept all day Saturday. My sleep cycle is now all turned around! Oh well. How's be you?…
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RKB gave OzMuncher a hug 2:05am
Good Morning!! Hope you have a wonderful Sunday. Missed you! xxx…
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RKB gave Tygerlily a hug 1:59am
Thanks so much. Rest and peace to you as well. Hugs, RKB…
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I hope your day passe with not too many bumps and problems xx
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Marvellous.Tittifabulous !
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I had a lovely night.I feel refreshed.For the first time in months I can rest easier.Are you feeling stronger ? I hope you are xxx
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It's 7 am.I'll probably have a lie-in today.I hope that yr doing good.Are you ok ? xx
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Moment of Peace
Just wishing you a restful and peaceful weekend . . . and many hugs!
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Support Groups
Close Bipolar Disorder
I have been Bipolar since birth, most likely. I still have mood swings but I by take my meds as prescribed. My message is to NEVER GIVE UP! There is always HOPE. I hope never to be in the hospital again for manic psychosis. It has been 9 years thus far. So far so good!
Treatments
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- Working very well at 60mgs.
- Fish Oil Working / Worked
- 4800mgs per day. I think it makes me calmer.
- Abilify Working / Worked
- I've been on several different doses and the best dose so far is 30mgs. Slightly high but necessary. Wonderful med. Works brilliantly to smooth mixed episodes that occur in me quite frequently.
- Celexa Somewhat Helpful
- Not strong enough.
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- Working very well at 60mgs.
- Depakote Somewhat Helpful
- It caused cognitive blunting.
- Fish Oil Working / Worked
- 4800mgs per day. I think it makes me calmer.
- Geodon Not Working
- I had horrible gastro-intestinal distress. I was on it for only a week. It sent me to the ER! What a mess!
- Lamictal Too Soon to Tell
- Going to start this again and see if it works the second time around. Starting at a much lower dose.
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- Worked well for a long time then just stopped working.
- Lithium Somewhat Helpful
- Worked for short periods in times of deep depression. Difficult to comply with because it caused dry heaves. Frequently below therapeutic levels.
- Risperdal Working / Worked
- Take PRN for fragmenting anxiety. Works well to help keep me feeling stable in conjunction with other meds.
- Topamax Working / Worked
- Works primarily for anxiety and suppresses appetite.
- Trileptal Working / Worked
- Worked well to suppress manic symptoms. But am no longer taking it because of side effects. Caused blurry/double vision.
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- Been on it twice with minimal results.
- Zyprexa Working / Worked
- Take this for fragmenting anxiety and/or hypersexuality. It works very well. It can make me drowsy. But it does wonders for the feelings of fragility and breaking apart. Keeps me stable.
Close ADHD / ADD
I'm ADHD. I have had ADHD since early childhood but it really started to kick in at about 13 years old. I found that I couldn't focus or read anymore and all I could do was listen to music. I wasn't diagnosed until I was 35. Now I stick with my meds and use behavior mod to tackle daily tasks. I use the 5 min rule. Try something for 5 mins to see if I can get it done. It helps get me started which is always the hardest thing for me. I need to break things down into small chunks.
Treatments
- Dexedrine Working / Worked
- I have raised the dose to 2.5 mgs and it seems to be working quite well. I can sustain it for about 4 hours with little or no side effects.
Open Anxiety
I have GAD or Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Most of the time .50mg of Xanax is all I need for anxiety. If I take that more than 4 times in a day then I know that mania is the culprit and I switch to my anti-psychotic med instead, as anxiety can be a precursor to mania, especially in me.
Treatments
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- Klonopin is good overall for anxiety and agitation. I use it as an aide for sleeplessness as well.
- Xanax Working / Worked
- Xanax is good for acute anxiety. I use from .50mg or 1.0mg four times per day if needed. I don't exceed that. If I need more it is usually a sign of mania and I change to my anti-psychotic medication.
Open Smoking Addiction & Recovery
I QUIT!!!!!
Treatments
- Chantix Somewhat Helpful
- It made me hypomanic.
- Cold Turkey Working / Worked
- Only thing that worked.
- Nicotine Patch Somewhat Helpful
- Didn't last for long.
- Willpower Working / Worked
- I have good will power.
Open Alzheimer's Disease
Stage: AdvancedMy Mother is in the end stage of Alzheimer's. She is 81 and in a home. It is very difficult to speak with her. Nay. Impossible. She cannot communicate in a real way. She lives in her own world. My parents just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. My mother didn't know what was going on but my father brought her flowers and balloons. He visits her several times a week for hours. He's very dedicated. It's very touching.
Open Hearing Loss & Deafness
Type: Sensorineural (Moderate)I just learned that I have a significant hearing loss in both ears and require hearing aids in both ears. I'm 47. I have had hearing problems for over a year but it wasn't until I caught a bad cold and couldn't hear that I realized something was up because when I got better.. I still couldn't hear!!
Treatments
- Hearing Aids Working / Worked
- I'm getting fitted for aids this Thursday so I'm a newbie. I'll know more in a month. I'm just relieved that I'll be able to hear, hopefully someone six feet in front of me.
- DailyStrength Working / Worked
- DS is great support. Ive been getting lots of good advice from people with a lot of experience and hope to get more. Im a bit shaken up by all of this because its new territory but Im looking forward to hearing. I know I wont take it for granted anymore.
