I have a tattoo of goofy on my left shoulder. Partly because I am goofy myself. I would rather laugh at situations. I love someone with a good sense of humor. I was diagnosed BP and PTSD about 4 years ago. I worked in the restaurant industry for about 15 years because it was hard work physically, the pay was great and I love helping people. Towards the end it became empty as far as helping people. I developed tendonitis in my wrists and could not do the job anymore. I did not know where I wanted to take my career. Since I loved working out, my girlfriend suggested personal training. It seemed a perfect fit. I have always been interested in the human body. I did research and found that The Academy of Sports Medicine was one of the best certifications to have. It was a very difficult certification to attain. They didn't teach many exercises. It was mostly about the human body and how it responded to physical fitness. Since the certification needs to be renewed every 2 years with 2 ceu's I chose to attain a Corrective Exercise Specialist certification. I wanted to help people on a deeper level. I am very proud to call myself a trainer. In the past I have also attained a Police Officer Standard of Training. I went through a reserve police academy which was extremely difficult on so many levels. I was also proud to be one of 3 women to graduate because the attrition rate was high. That is why I believe when you push yourself past your comfort level, you grow as a person.
I have a tattoo of goofy on my left shoulder. Partly because I am goofy myself. I would rather laugh at situations. I love someone with a good sense of humor. I was diagnosed BP and PTSD about 4 years ago. I worked in the restaurant industry for about 15 years because it was hard work physically, the pay was great and I love helping people. Towards the end it became empty as far as helping people. I developed tendonitis in my wrists and could not do the job anymore. I did not know where I wanted
Writing poetry, reading, doing really hard work-outs, skating, dancing, pushing my comfort level because I always grow as a person when I push myself. Increasing my knowledge about exercise science. Horse back riding.
Writing poetry, reading, doing really hard work-outs, skating, dancing, pushing my comfort level because
February 18, 2008 1:18pm
I was so angry and manic yesterday. I have worked out for the last two days. I am happy about that. I have been contemplating hospitilization because …
February 17, 2008 9:42am
Yesterday sorta started out crappy. But I made myself do a cardio dvd and a strength training one as well. I felt better afterward. I worked off a …
February 13, 2008 12:51pm
It is in the a.m right now which is my best time of the day. Since I have been feeling mostly depressed I did not take my mid-day …
Haven't heard from you in a while. If you stop by DS again look me up. Take Care!
BEEN WHERE U R AT AND LIKE U AM TIRED OF ALL THE MEDS. I STAY SICK ON THEM AND STILL HAVE THE SUICIDAL THOUGHTS JUST WANTED TO LET U KNOW UR NOT ALONE!!!
hello neighbor.. I live by Grass Valley, so we are close.. I totally understand about the med thing.. I am so sick of them, and hate to feel like a zombie most of the time..follow what your pdoc says, but dont be afraid to speak up for yourself.. hugs
your welcome sweetie....I/we decided that I would go med free off three meds I was taking because I had been struggling for about a year. We could not find the right combination. I graduated off the meds but still had withdrawal. I had flu like symptoms at first and then the descent into depression. I believe I went med free for three months. It was not easy. I am BP2 with primary major depression and dysphoric hypomania which can be aweful. I went through a period of major depression and then into dysphoric hypomania. It was at that time that he started me on an antipsychotic and then an antidepressant. From that point on, I have never been on more than two primary meds with a benzo for anxiety when needed. I did try sleep meds which I now refuse to take. I believe that if my primary meds are right, I should not need one. If I have difficulty sleeping, I will take ativan for a few nights or melatonin.
My goal is not to become overmedicated and my doc works with me. He is working with me right now to be med-light. I recently went off of my mood stabilizer and am on an antidepressant only with ativan for anxiety if needed, which I take very sparingly. I will be happy to answer any other questions you have sweetie. hugs
thank you for your support. i am very hopefull this is situational, i have been under an enormous amout of stress lately and i don't deal with that well. i am gonna try to talk him into giving me a month to see if i can handle it on my own. i lost 88 lbs and i don't want to put it back on under any circumstances. wish me luck. thanks again for your support.
I was diagnosed BP2 in 2004. I also have PTSD. I have worked in the restaurant industry for over 15 years and finally got out before I hurt someone. I have been athletic all my life and engaged in exercise mostly to look good but also to stave off the myriad of illnesses that ran in my family. I became a certified personal trainer/corrective exercise specialist in '03 because I wanted to help people on a deeper level.
I am a certified personal trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I also hold a Corrective Exercise Specialist certification as well.
