Feeling rejuvenated
September 20, 2009 5:06pm
I just played some tennis with another guy friend and am feeling rejuvenated. I am in no rush for a boyfriend really; the most important thing is …
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BipolarInBoston
10:16pm, October 29, 2009
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About Me
BipolarInBoston
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About Me
I graduated college with a BA in Sociology. I am struggling to feel better about myself each day and gain some more confidence and self-esteem. It is getting better slowly. Thank you to all my friends!
I graduated college with a BA in Sociology. I am struggling to feel better about myself each day and gain some more confidence and self-esteem. It is getting better slowly. Thank you to all my friends!
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I enjoy reading, writing, drawing, painting, making collages, mosaics, and perusing art. I love spending time with friends, playing pool, bowling, seeing movies, going out to eat, shopping, and the occasional bar. I also enjoy spending time with my dog, Charlie, and my dad. :)
I enjoy reading, writing, drawing, painting, making collages, mosaics, and perusing art. I love spending
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September 19, 2009 8:47pm
So it's been a couple weeks since I last posted. I really like that guy friend I wrote about but I have been too afraid to admit it even to …
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...and a hello right back at ya! oxoxox Sandra
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Good Luck
good luck! let me know how it goes!
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Flower
hey there,just was thinking of you and wanted you to know! i remember you saying too that you did lots of writing. that is an interest of mine too though i haven't done much lately but hoping to get back into it. would you feel ok giving me your blog address? i'd love to check it out....HUGS, Shellia
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Whooo Hoooo! So glad for you!!! Jen.
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Support Groups
Close Bipolar Disorder
I was diagnosed as bipolar in 2000 after a highly traumatic experience. I have been hospitalized about 5 times now and just pray each day that I don't have to go back. I am getting much better lately due to more positive people in my life and keeping as busy as possible!
Treatments
- Abilify Working / Worked
- This seems to be WAY better than the seroquel, which made me gain a ton of weight. Side effects don't seem to pertain to me, though others complain of racing thoughts or severe vomiting etc...
- Ativan Working / Worked
- Great as an as-needed medicine for anxiety. I only used it once in a while; not prescribed it on a regular basis but would like to be.
- Depakote Working / Worked
- I have been on this since the beginning basically and it's helped a lot. Weight gain is a bad side effect though and it's a pain to get levels checked.
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- I've had a good experience with this. I really enjoyed the day program where I was for a while and may even go back.
- Group Therapy Working / Worked
- VERY good. I loved my time at the day program, where I attended for over a year and a half.
- Haldol Not Working
- I was on this in the beginning and hated it. All it seemed to do was make my joints really stiff...
- Prozac Not Working
- Tried this but not very effective.
- Seroquel Somewhat Helpful
- Helped me but now off it due to weight gain. Abilify seems much better for me.
Close Adoption
I was adopted as a baby, I think I was a month old. My parents are/were great. Unfortunately my mother passed away and my dad is now in a nursing home, but I love him to pieces and think of my mother every day.
Open Bereavement
Type: Loss of a ParentMy mother died when I was 17. I am now 27... every day is a challenge!
Treatments
- Crying Working / Worked
- Definitely helps, I usually do this before bed and wake up feeling better.
- Keeping Busy Working / Worked
- This helps the most I think, just having stuff to do during the day and people to spend my time with.
- Pets Somewhat Helpful
- They can be a blessing but also a bit of a burden if you have a lot going on... my dog has bad ear infections. I hate to use the word burden but it's not easy.
- Poetry Somewhat Helpful
- This used to help a lot but since I was diagnosed bipolar and put on meds I don't write as much anymore.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I am in a day program, I am also bipolar, and get counseling. This is very helpful!
- Remembering Working / Worked
- This helps a lot as well... almost all of these things help me!
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Yep! This is the ULTIMATE!
- Support Groups Working / Worked
- One of the most helpful things, along with staying busy.
- Talking Somewhat Helpful
- This can make me sad as well, depending on whom I am talking to. I prefer to choose who I talk to about it.
- Time Not Working
- Time doesn't do much for me... I still feel very much abandoned and alone by it.
Open Families & Friends Of Addicts
My dad has been an alcoholic for as long as I can remember. He was hospitalized for a perforated ulcer and emphysema for four months, was on a ventilator and almost died, but still refuses to quit. There now needs to be an intervention of some sort.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Helps when I can talk about it and identify the emotions behind it. Difficult and challenging work.
- Talking Working / Worked
- Helpful but nobody gets it. I want to try Alanon but can't find meetings.
- Writing Working / Worked
- Really helps me, but I like feedback as well...
Open Food Addiction
I recently realized that I am actually addicted to food. My therapist suggested it after pouring out my heart and crying my eyes out about the powerlessness I feel over it. I am now ready to move beyond just acceptance. They say accepting it is the first step to recovery...
Treatments
- Weight Watchers Working / Worked
- This helped a lot until I gained a couple of lbs. one week and gave up. So much for effort! But it was expensive as well...
Open Skin Cancer
Type: Basil Cell CacinomaI had a mole/growth come back as basal cell carcinoma around June of 2008, just before my birthday. I had it removed and now have a large scar on my face but hopefully no more skin cancer... I hope it doesn't spread somehow and/or get worse, as I am very fair and have a LOT of moles...
