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    About Me

    i am early-retired because of health problems. i am in the process of divorcing my husband after finding out he's gay. i live with my youngest daughter (when she is home from uni), my dog & 3 cats. the laptop is my lifeline to the outside world. i'm bipolar, have copd, RA, OA, pernicious anaemia. i've also got a wicked sense of humour.

    Interests

    reading, puzzles, my lovely pets (amy, the dog & 3 cats, buddy, ginge & kiki).my laptop.well, i wish i could still read - never get past 2 chapters at the mo!

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  • Journal

    • love has eluded me!

      Mood January 9, 2009 5:20am

      well that was short & sweet, wasn't it! lol. i said he was an idiot from the start & i was right.

       

      it's been good though. a good …

    • hahaha!

      Mood January 8, 2009 5:39am

      i wasn't looking forward to coming here today. for some reason i thought yesterday's entry was going to sound like i'm depressed! i'd …

    • cold

      Mood January 7, 2009 4:16am

      it's still absolutely freezing here. i was up before 7:30 this morning, before the heating came on! yikes!

       

      i actually started getting the …

    • my beautiful friends

      Mood January 6, 2009 5:24am

      thanks so much for all the comments & i have taken the time to reply individually today!

       

      i know what i do, it's what i've always …

    • productive day

      Mood January 5, 2009 5:03am

      i had a good day yesterday. i cleared out a lot of crap, left sites that don't suit me or that i don't go into much, generally tried to …

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    • Superhero Status

      From wistfl Today

      this is a hug for super diiii for tommorrow morning. but bet you get online tonight. hugs xxxxx

    • Hug

      From biggoal Today

      missed seeing you around today huny buns, hope all is well, have a wonderful weekend :)

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      From scooby3 Today

      right now I'm sniffling my way through the morning and this, too, will pass. i think i'll start the morning by writing to my best hug partner. omg, I just did! Scooby

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From phullphilled December 30, 2008

      Thank you the the good wishes and for being my friend. Wishing you and your's the best and most wonderful new years. Let Flip and Flossie know I am thinkng of them and wishing them the best also. God Bless Phil, Flops and Flossie :)

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From emeila December 29, 2008

      Spreading sunshine in your life. hugs and smiles

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  • Goals

    Goal Completed on Oct 2, 08
    Goal Completed on Sep 28, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      i've been diagnosed as borderline bipolar, with recurring depression. fortunately, my "highs" are manageable as my only problems with them are that i seem to think i'm superwoman! i move furniture etc, then suffer badly because of my arthrtis.

      Treatments

      Celexa Working / Worked
      ive tried all sorts of antidepressants but think ive finally found the one for me. no side effects which is the best part of it!
    • Close Breakups & Divorce

      after 21 years of drunken violence & abuse, i found out he's gay. i left him last september & hope to have my divorce soon.

      Treatments

      Forgiveness Working / Worked
      not yet, but i'm getting there.
      Leave Working / Worked
      oh yes! i'm happier than i've ever been.
      Love Working / Worked
      my children are a wonderful support.
      Pets Working / Worked
      my dog, amy & my cats, buddy, ginge & kiki are my wonderful, constant companions.
      Reading Working / Worked
      i used to "hide" in books, but now i read for pleasure again.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      i have a beautiful family.
      Support Groups Working / Worked
      my health is poor, so i've joined a bipolar & an arthritis group on here. they are really good.
      Talking Working / Worked
      i'm writing a journal to understand my moods. it really is working.
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