Journal Entry for March 23, 2008
March 23, 2008 6:53pm
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jfk77
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About Me
jfk77
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About Me
Bi-Polar; Anxiety/Panic Disorder; OCD i am 30 years old; recently married for the second time (my first wife died of a drug overdose in 2004); i will be a first time father in august... we are hoping for a baby girl. I was on Social Security Disability for 8 and a half years. since SSD was not enough money to live and support my family (my wife has two sons from previous relationships, and one of her sons was under our care until last october, when his father got custody. we both miss him very much!!), i was forced to go back to working full-time. i am an electrician/generator service technician and make fairly good money/medical benefits, but i am still having trouble making ends meet. i make too much to qualify for help, but not enough to make ends meet. i'm stuck in the that middle bracket. i love my family and will do anything to make sure that my future child grows up with everything that he/she needs. i would give my own life for the lives of my wife and child. everyday is a struggle, but i have to do what i need to do for my family! i am currently looking for a second and maybe a third job to make ends meet. it's definately a rat race!! all that matters to me is the welfare and health of my family!!
Bi-Polar; Anxiety/Panic Disorder; OCD i am 30 years old; recently married for the second time (my first wife died of a drug overdose in 2004); i will be a first time father in august... we are hoping for a baby girl. I was on Social Security Disability for 8 and a half years. since SSD was not enough money to live and support my family (my wife has two sons from previous relationships, and one of her sons was under our care until last october, when his father got custody. we both miss him very much!!),
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Interests
playing guitar, reading, writing short stories and poetry, NFL, spending time with my family
playing guitar, reading, writing short stories and poetry, NFL, spending time with my family
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Easter Sunday
March 23, 2008 6:30am
well, it's Easter Sunday, i started taking lithium again 4 days ago, and my step-son is visiting with us for Easter weekend. i missed him so …
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March 15, 2008
March 15, 2008 12:51pm
well, after two weeks of being manic, i have crashed. i am now depressed as hell. i am …
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Love and hugs I hope you have a great weekend my friend!
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Hey, just wanted to say hi and hope you are having a good day. big hugs :)
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My love to you my friend. I am here if you need me. Thank you for being here for me!
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Sup, dude? Where are you? YOu OK?
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My love to you on this and everyday! I hope today and every day brings you all the happiness in the world! I feel lucky to have you as my friend. I am here for you always!
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Support Groups
Close Bipolar Disorder
I have had bi-polar disorder since i was a kid. i'm struggling. i was committed to the state psych hospital back in 1998 and was receiving Social Security Disability for 9 years, but recently went back to work full-time because i got married and my wife is pregnant. So, i struggle with my psych problems everyday in order to support my family. i had no other choice since i could not live on SSD; it was not enough money.
Treatments
- Lithium Too Soon to Tell
- the last time that i was on lithium was back in 1997. hopefully it works because i can't handle the ups and downs in my mood anymore... i have to get used to being on lithium again.
- Lunesta Working / Worked
- allows me to sleep otherwise i would be awake all night
- Music Working / Worked
- makes me feel good when i play my guitar
- Xanax Working / Worked
- helps with the stress
Close Anxiety
Bi-polar, anxiety disorder, and OCD since i was a kid. i was committed to a state psych hospital in 1998 bfor a nervous breakdown. was on SSD for 8 and a half years, but had to go back to working full-time in order to support my pregnant wife and our future child. i am struggling everyday!!
Treatments
- Meditation Considering
- Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
- very difficult
- Xanax Working / Worked
- works great; xanax helps me survive on a daily basis
- Music Working / Worked
- playing my guitar relieves stress
