Journal Entry for May 2, 2008
May 2, 2008 6:55am
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Goal End Date is Aug 1, 08 487 days ago.
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RubyTues 
7:31am, September 7, 2008
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About Me
RubyTues
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About Me
Have been bi-polar all my life. Depression, anxiety - you name it. The last few years have been filled with death, disappointment, loss, etc. A lot of happiness in the last year only; in a great relationship at last. We've ben engaged since 11/07. I have a 20 year old son in college whom I very proud of.
Have been bi-polar all my life. Depression, anxiety - you name it. The last few years have been filled with death, disappointment, loss, etc. A lot of happiness in the last year only; in a great relationship at last. We've ben engaged since 11/07. I have a 20 year old son in college whom I very proud of.
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Interests
poetry, music, reading, movies. Enjoy recipes, cooking & find it theraputic. Recently lost 95 lbs. & counting. I love rock concerts, beaches, camping also.
poetry, music, reading, movies. Enjoy recipes, cooking & find it theraputic. Recently lost 95 lbs. &
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I kmow what your going through, my sistes hated me I was the baby and I have no cantact with them for years, after my mother died they took everything she had and moved in her home. I signed my part overto them and they told me to never come to my mother home again.........and I don't ....I have try to make peace by my self God has helped me. I will pray for you
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Been going through this for 5 years. Stopped hrt over a year ago. I was still getting hot flashes, but maybe not as often. I get hot flashes down my leg, but not sure what that is. I don't tolerate heat at all. i keep fans on in every room even with the ac on. Have a big fan at work. If I take a vacation I try to find a cold area to visit. I have difficulty sleeping, but switched to silk sheets and sleep better. They feel cooler and it is always hot in south forida.
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just wanted to show you some support. You're not alone in any of this.
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Hi! Find new friends and support at:http://dailystrenght.org/groups/single-beepers RamRodney
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Close Bipolar Disorder
I've been dx'd with BD almost 15 years now. Have been thru many, many meds. Achieving somewhat of a balance now but I'm worried - what happens with THIS med bottoms out? It's happened each time. Also very concerned by boyfriend has it; extreme paranoia on his part.
Treatments
- Abilify Not Working
- highest dose didn't help for long. Tardevdiskanasia (sp?) was a factor in quiting
- Depakote Working / Worked
- worked in med-level dosages. Gained a lot of weight & terrible headaches.
- Lamictal Working / Worked
- It works. No side effects yet. Seems the best so far; on it 10 months now.
- Lithium Not Working
- Worst side effects; did not help all symptoms-just rapid cycling. Severe wt. gain (80 lbs in 3 mos.), craved sweets, bloating, edema.
- Risperdal Not Working
- I was sleeping all the time, felt "drugged". Did not help bi-polar cycling.
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- It helps for sleeping & my nightmares. Cannot take during the day at all.
- Topamax Working / Worked
- great for anger, however the joint pain was very bad. It didn't occur for months, I almost had to quit my job.
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- Worked for 2-3 years, tried SR & XL - higher dosages did not matter. Gained weight.
Close Eczema
I've had exzema for 27 years. It started w/an allergy to hair product. It was the worst when I was pregnant 21 yrs ago. I've tried everything, as many of us do. It's always better or gone in warm months, but fall & winter are painful. This yr. it was on my legs &upper arms. My hands are the first place it goes. They look red all the time. I'm SO tired of scratching!
Treatments
- Aloe Vera Working / Worked
- Worked awhile; unless I used the plant it stung badly.
- Emu Oil Working / Worked
- great so far on very dry skin. I don't use a lot at once.
- Hydrocortisone Working / Worked
- Stops the bad itching for a few hours but dries out surrounding skin if it gets on it.
- Melaleuca Tea tree oil Somewhat Helpful
- Used this in a shampoo for scales on scalp. Worked ok.
Open Family Issues
We put the dys in the word. Underlying family issues have increased my emotional life for years. Older sister (17 yrs. + than I) creating havoc. Her daughter in law trying control of my elderly mom. Dad is deceased. Child hood typical emotional abuse. Not allowed contact w/sis kids (near my age) because of this woman and others. Lying, also niece who commands the family. I've had it w/them after 46 yrs.
Treatments
- Talking Not Working
- My sister has hated me since birth; besides example, many in family agree. She has a horrible temper, delights in angry out bursts and treats me like a child. Mom supports me, but is not as vocal. She promises to start after a recent verbal threat from my sister.
- Writing Somewhat Helpful
- Poetry, journals. The only way to truly express my disgust & rage at my sister and her daughter. Now I'm tired of writing to no one and repeating the same feelings.
Open Hysterectomy
Partial hysterectomy 8/06, then had ovaries & complex cyst removed 1 month ago. I feel better physically-like "new". Hormones are rocking though. Seems like they never stop.
