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  • About Me

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    PinkFlamingo

    USA
    Member since April 12, 2008

    • About Me

      Struggling to find peace and contentment within myself. Much better than I was a few years ago, but still have a long way to go.

      Struggling to find peace and contentment within myself. Much better than I was a few years ago, but still have a long way to go.

    • Interests

      Reading, writing, music, gardening, cooking, photography, scrap booking, exploring and creating in the metaverse. I've been painting since Sept 2008. Wow, that's a whole year now! I'm not very good, but I enjoy it very much, and I am improving.

      Reading, writing, music, gardening, cooking, photography, scrap booking, exploring and creating in the

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  • Journal

    • Feeling Blue

      Mood September 7, 2009 8:34pm

      Feeling low tonight. I have a lot on my mind. No easy answers; no easy solutions. I cannot seem to manage to be what other people need me to be for …

    • Up and Down

      Mood September 4, 2009 6:47pm

      The Adderal at its current dosage is working so much better for me, but I think I need to wait and take it later in the morning. It seems to wear off …

    • I just couldn't do it

      Mood September 1, 2009 1:00pm

      I am feeling better overall. Rode with hubby to pick up his car at the repair shop. I was supposed to go to the vet's office afterwards to deal …

    • Adderall med change seems to be working

      Mood September 1, 2009 4:38am

      Hubby called pdoc the other day on my behalf and told her that for the month that I have been on the reduced level of Adderall, I have not been doing …

    • I feel good!

      Mood August 31, 2009 11:27am

      I am feeling ok today. Hallejuliah. The headache of the last four days has finally subsided, and I feel human again.

       

      Mood is pretty good; family …

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    • Flower

      From calmpaal November 5

      u must be my twin down to the meds and your post add me please.

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From Alphonsus Community Leader August 30

      You are the sunshine that lights my nights. Confusing, as I wonder why the hell the sun is out at night. :)

    • Hug

      From JavaFirst November 24, 2008

      Haven't heard from you in a while. How are you doing?

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      From BabyRainbow August 27, 2008

      I'm sending you this hug today, and hoping that you will share. This is such a special way, to show how much we care. Pass it on to all your friends, make them feel special too. A hug can say so many things, and it may come back to you.

    • Hug

      From JavaFirst August 2, 2008

      How are you feeling? ((((HUGS))))

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  • Goals

    Progress

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    Current Weight (Lbs)
    167
    Body Mass Index (BMI)
    29
  • Support Groups

    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      Nervous breakdown, hospitalizations, ECT. You know, the usual. I may feel unique compared to everyone I know, but compared to other people with bipolar disorder, I'm just one more lost soul. Have been feeling a little better, and working on improving my personal relationships, and taking better care of myself.

      Treatments

      Abilify Somewhat Helpful
      Celexa Somewhat Helpful
      Depakote Not Working
      Discontinued
      Geodon Not Working
      Discontinued.
      Group Therapy Working / Worked
      Works, but I only have access to it if I am in the hospital, or the partial-hospitalization program. Both are for very limited time periods, thanks to my wonderful HMO.
      Lamictal Not Working
      Discontinued
      Lithium Working / Worked
      Keeps me more stable than anything else. I've been on it for 4 years.
      Neurontin Not Working
      My HMO wanted me to take this instead of the Lyrica. Even though this was more expensive for the HMO. Idiots. It didn't work as well as the Lyrica, and I kept fighting to get the Lyrica covered by my insurance, which I eventually accomplished after six weeks of fighting and crying.
      Risperdal Not Working
      Discontinued.
      Seroquel Not Working
      DISCONTINUED: MADE ME SLEEP AND EAT TOO MUCH. Works well from all that all I can see. I've been on it a long time. It helps to keep the psychosis monster at bay, although he sometimes rears his ugly head anyway.
      Topamax Not Working
      Discontinued.
      Wellbutrin Not Working
      Was on for a long time, but it just stopped working. Discontinued.
      Xanax Working / Worked
      I couldn't live without Xanax. Takes the edge off, and makes it easier for me to relax and interact with other people.
    • Close Diets & Weight Maintenance

      Used to be thin. Gained 40 lbs in one year on psychiatric medications. Having trouble taking the weight off due to increased hunger caused by meds, and sleep-eating as a result.

      Treatments

      Curves Considering
      Discontinued. Got too depressed at that time. Did not like the big screen tv at the facility. Did not like the little old ladies who where there to socialize, and did not cycle promptly to the next machine.
      Eating Healthier Foods Too Soon to Tell
      Trying to start eating better again. It has worked in the past!
      Physical Exercise Too Soon to Tell
      Just started working out on elliptical at gym.
      Weight Watchers Working / Worked
      Discontinued. Worked well in the past. I attend and "At Work" program. I liked that. I don't like just going to meetings at the center. It's just not the same.
    • Open Personality Disorders
      Type: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

      Just diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 2005. Had a nervous breakdown. Have had 6 ECT treatments. My daughter was diagnosed Borderline when she was 16. She's now 21.

      Treatments

      Talking Working / Worked
      Therapy helps me to see things from other people's point of view.
    • Open Agoraphobia & Social Anxiety

      Extreme anxiety disorder - often unable to leave the house for the simplest of errands. The grocery store in particular is my nemesis.

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