Journal Entry for January 17, 2008
January 17, 2008 7:18am
Hi to me, I am feeling much better today, have some serious changes to make to myself, for I now realise although not all the communication faults …
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sandygal 
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About Me
sandygal
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About Me
homemaker, 3 children, 2 step daughters, 4 grandchildren, 2 step granddaughters, 17 yo and 27 yo daughter and her 2 1/2 yr old twins live at home with us, married. Like to meet people to just have chat with, people that understand. I have 3 dogs, 2 fish and 1 cat.
homemaker, 3 children, 2 step daughters, 4 grandchildren, 2 step granddaughters, 17 yo and 27 yo daughter and her 2 1/2 yr old twins live at home with us, married. Like to meet people to just have chat with, people that understand. I have 3 dogs, 2 fish and 1 cat.
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walking, beading and making jewellery, painting and card making.
walking, beading and making jewellery, painting and card making.
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Journal Entry for January 16, 2008
January 16, 2008 7:04am
How do I feel today, like it is the end, I went to work at the salvos and just did not want to leave. I do not like going home because all I …
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Journal Entry for January 15, 2008
January 15, 2008 7:10am
Hi All,
Today I am feeling somewhat flat, have been up and down all day like a see saw. I am looking forward to going to bed to sleep. I …
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Hi, wow a lot sure happened in three days, what a streak of painful incidents! Wow. glad your back and at peace. Good to hear from you. Are you in Australia? little mixed up? Anyway, yes, day by day, a new start.Well let's keep busy so we do not focus on ourselves but see how we can bless others. Bless you and your family and HAPPY FALL!!...tigeri
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hello sandygal i also have depression but by getting out there in the world working i think it helps me not full time but years ago i couldn't get out of bed stayed in my p'j all day didn't want to leave my house i liked it dark i still have days where i feel down so i just try to keep my self busy good luck you can do it just one day at a time
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From Shaner
August 31, 2008
That is so true Sandy, God Bless you
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ty for the flowers, things have sorted things out by now.i written that thread way back in march. thank you tho!!!!
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Close Bipolar Disorder
been lonely all my life, only child, parents worked etc. always been jealous with highs and lows. became an alcoholic up to 4 years ago and haven't had a drink since 6th December, 2003. I was verbally violent when drunk and I use to drive to work drunk, work drunk and drink after work. My bipolar was diagnosed some years ago and several different types of meds were tried. Now on Avanza and Aropax. Volunteer at Salvation Army.
Treatments
- Group Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- I found because of ECT I find it difficult concentrating and remembering stufff.
- Zyprexa Working / Worked
- Yes it works well, side effects are tiredness
- Paxil Working / Worked
- It works well, I have just increased the dosage but have had a lot of other problems to deal with
Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionMarried with 5 children 8 grandchildren, recovering alcoholic 5 years, nervous breakdown 2006 – suicidal, couldn't get out of bed or the house. Today doing volunteer work 4 days a week-2 days at salvos as an emergency relief client interviewer, 2 days at Anglicare as office assistant come receptionist and run a Craft Group Favourite Sayings: Live for today only dont live on the merry go round of misery e.g. Poor me, help me. help yourself and help others in turn to help yourself
Treatments
- Celexa Not Working
- Electroconvulsive therapy Somewhat Helpful
- Somewhat helpful, still had to do a lot of work on myself
- Paxil Working / Worked
- I am never changing from these as they are a big part of my positive recovery
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- I looked in the mirror 10 months ago and didn't like what I saw, it was then I decided that I need to work on something else other than the poor me.
Open Loneliness
I am married,1 hubby, 5 children, 8 grandchildren, a father who lives miles away. I work in volunteer work and crossing supervisor. 3 dogs, 1 cat and fish. Recovering alcoholic - 6 years, bipolar and anxiety riddled person, seeking companionship to share with about life's loneliness.
Treatments
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Been working now for many years wont be changing it. Side effects bit of extra weightDosage 40mg a day.
