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  • About Me

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    rllong

    Female, 49, Separated
    DFW, TX, USA
    Member since January 14, 2008

    • About Me

      Married, 2 grown sons, one teenage daughter at home. One son ismarried with 2 sons. I like this grandmother business!! Hobby quilting I was diagnosised with Bipolar 1 in 1998. I have rapid cycling with psychosis. Looking back, my illness started when I was 17. I had a very succussful career before I had to quit work, my illness got really bad and none of the meds were working for me.

      Married, 2 grown sons, one teenage daughter at home. One son ismarried with 2 sons. I like this grandmother business!! Hobby quilting I was diagnosised with Bipolar 1 in 1998. I have rapid cycling with psychosis. Looking back, my illness started when I was 17. I had a very succussful career before I had to quit work, my illness got really bad and none of the meds were working for me.

    • Interests

      Grand sons!!! Quilting Gardening Current Events Medicine

      Grand sons!!! Quilting Gardening Current Events Medicine

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  • Journal

    • Progress Update

      Mood July 12, 2009 12:07am

      Well, I have been sperated from my husband six weeks now and I still love my apartment & being back in the city.  I am on better terms with …

    • Courage to Leave

      Mood June 23, 2009 1:53am

      I left my husband a month ago and it is wonderful to be & feel safe.  My 14 year old daughter is with me.  I ay tolready took my bedtie …
    • Goals slipping a little

      Mood May 3, 2009 10:15pm

      Feeling down and weepy.  Generally feel kind of ill.  Had a lousy weekend with my husband.  He was a total ass to me all day Saturday …
    • Happy goal

      Mood August 8, 2008 10:25pm

      I've done well over all.  Just the last 2 weeks I have started to feel more anxiety and my moods have not been as happy and and as up …

    • Journal Entry for July 17, 2008

      Mood July 17, 2008 11:34pm

      My moods are stable even under stress, lots of stress.  My meds are working and I feel like I am FINALYY on the right med combination.  …

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    • Hug

      From laurenanne6 October 23

      I think since you're close with your father you can make it through this with him and help him accept himself. I hope things are getting better.

    • Hug

      From Sarahsma August 16

      Well, the purpose of that cell phone is to maintain communication. I would take away her cell and any if she doesn't get it together begin to clean her room out. I would also get a cell phone with a tracking device, (don't tell her)and let her know if she is out past 10 again, you will report her to the police. My son 15 is not allowed in cars period. He is 15. Kids will test boundaries and I pull the boundaries in until they prove to be responsible then the curfew moves back up. The first few months will be hard irregardless. I hope things are better.

    • I’m With You

      From denita July 12

      Hi rll: I feel bad when I read about people who have to give up what they were doing because their lives were interrupted by illness. I want to share with you that I found faith in God was and is the most powerful weapon used (used) to fight the evils of the world. Sickness is something that Jesus took upon Himself and destroyed the power of it at the Cross. When you get that revelation that disease, sickness and death threats no longer need to have control in your life,it's an escape many never believe God for. God can't fail; faith in God works. The problem is that many people don't know how to work faith. If you want to escape, this is the way. The decision is to put "your life" in God and then He will put His life "In" you. Jesus is real. And He is ready to "touch you" "if", you will "walk" in what He says. Pick up John (The Gospel of John) and believe what you read. Take it personally. Go to: www.jdm.org, www.kcm.org, www.winninginlife.org and learn what God has just for you. Get your faith up and your faith will overcome ALL your trouble. I am completely free of all of the sickness that "tried" to stick itself to me and I am 65 years old now. Faith works. I am completely clean and have overcome every disease because the Word of God works.
      denita

    • Hug

      From Tacklems June 29

      When it hurts to look back,and your scared to look ahead,you can look beside you,and your best friend will be there,

    • Little Love

      From Tacklems April 27

      Anytime you need a friend If you're lonely And need a friend And troubles seem like They never end, Just remember to keep the Faith, And Love will be there to Light the Way Anytime you need a friend, I will be here. You'll never be alone again, So don't you fear. Even if you're miles away, I'm by your side. So don't you ever be lonely. Love will make it alright. When the shadows are closing in And your Spirit deminishing, Just remember you're not alone, And Love will be there To Guide you Home. (Chorus) If you just believe in me, I will Love you endlessly. Take my hand. Take me into your Heart. I'll be there forever, baby. I won't let go. I'll never let go. Anytime you need a friend, I will be here. You'll never be alone again, So don't you fear. Even if your miles away, I'm by your side. So don't you ever be lonely. It's alright. It's alright.

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      diagnosised 1998

      Treatments

      Depakote Working / Worked
      side effects
      Group Therapy Working / Worked
      Lithium Working / Worked
      Seroquel Working / Worked
      weight gain
      Topamax Working / Worked
      has helped more than anything else
      Clonazepam Working / Worked
      life saverfor panic attacks
      Writing Working / Worked
      look forward to daily
      Pets Working / Worked
      daily companionship, rsponsibility
      Support Groups Working / Worked
      like having coffee with a group of my best friends once a week, vitial to my week
    • Close Breakups & Divorce

      we were married 10 years, divorced for 4, then remarried. We have been married 9 years this time. I am so miserable. Everything is about him. I think I am codependent and I am trying to understand that whole issue. My last therapist said we would never make it, 6 months ago. I have another appointment with her Friday. He knows I am unhappy & he is afraid I want a divorce. I have a really hard time speaking my mind.

      Treatments

      Couples Counseling Considering
      I went, he was only there for 1/2 a session
      Forgiveness Working / Worked
      works as long as I am the one forgiving
      Leave Considering
      he has told me before he would let me leave
      Love Not Working
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      helps me but not my marraige
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      My family is tired of hearing about it and want me to leave or shut up
      Talking Not Working
      Time Not Working
      19 years all together
    • Open Parenting Teenagers (12-18)

      Fort Worth Texas

      Treatments

      Patience Working / Worked
      most things will pass with patience & understanding
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      helps me survive!
      Prozac Working / Worked
    • Open Personality Disorders
      Type: Narcissistic Personality Disorder

      just diagnosised. Want help in understanding disorder & help to function better

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