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  • About Me

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    KarmaKitten11

    Female, 34
    Oakville, ON, CAN
    Member since August 25, 2008

    • About Me

      Between jobs... supporting Family and Loved-Ones. Everything I thought I knew I'm finding out I didn't, but for a few important bits I'd forgotten and I'm happy to recently reconnect with. They are more real today than ever.

      Between jobs... supporting Family and Loved-Ones. Everything I thought I knew I'm finding out I didn't, but for a few important bits I'd forgotten and I'm happy to recently reconnect with. They are more real today than ever.

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      From carla7777 August 26, 2008

      Hi hun welcome to DS,there are so many kind people here,i am also from,Thorold,Ontario,not to many in here fron were we are,so nice to meet you,i am here if you ever need a friend to talk to,huggies for you hun,much love,your friend,carla7777...xxoo Bless you hun..

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    Goal End Date is Sep 15, 08 435 days ago.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      Diagnosed 2 yrs ago. Been looking for answers much longer than that. Finally committing to my therapy and facing challenges (shocker). I self medicated for years with things that weren't good for me. I now struggle with staying away from them. Crazy vivid end-of-the-world dreams come on when I know I'm about to relapse. If only Hollywood could get in mind head, I'd be rich! In between jobs. Lots of support from friends and family, although most times they have no idea what to do for me.

      Treatments

      Celexa Not Working
      Used alone, then in combo with Valproic Acid. Then in combo with Lithium. Dr.s who put me on did not consider how it can induce Manic Episodes... Dumb Asses...
      Depakote Somewhat Helpful
      Zoned me out more than anything, but it did stop the flashes in my head. Made me feel heavy... like me head was full of concreae. Stopped this due to too much hair loss.
      Lamictal Too Soon to Tell
      Just started a few weeks ago in combo with Lithium. So far, so good. Could be a coincidence with the timing of me ramping up on the Lith but since I started taking this one, I feel a bit lighter. I'd been experiencing some crazt un-reality moments... lots of anxiety re people and being in crowded places they seem to be gone, for now. Oh yeah, I'm having a hell of a time getting to sleep after taking this.
      Lithium Too Soon to Tell
      Have finally committed to this about 2 months ago. Only just got into my therapeutic range so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Not sure if the issues I wa facing were a side effect to the Lith or a relapse just coming to a head, and just caught in time. Made me very tired before taking the Lamotrigine, now I'm having trouble sleeping.
      Seroquel Considering
      Considering this to aid in my sleeping.
      Rescue Remedy Working / Worked
      This stuff has been a true miracle. I won't leave the house without it. Helps calm me down in a pinch when facing an episode of anxiety or panic. Doesn't dull the senses or dope me up... just chills me out. HIGHLY RECOMENDED!!!
    • Close Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

      Pretty much been dealing with this one all my life. Started as colic as a baby and grew from there. My Dad and his mother both die from Bowel Cancer and my Mother has Ulcerative Colitis... it runs rampant and I have to deal. It's a case of running like a tap or no movement for weeks. Good times :( LOTS or stabbing pain with gas and movement.

      Treatments

      Acidophilus Somewhat Helpful
      Aloe Vera Somewhat Helpful
      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful
      Colace Somewhat Helpful
      For the moment, then right back to it.
      High Fiber Diet Not Working
      Too much pain
      Peppermint Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Female

      What can I say? I was the 'Safety Girl'... brought condoms everywhere I went. Jerk X-Boyfriend of 3.5 years gave me 6 months into our relationship, defensive and swearing he didn't know he had it. Yeahhhh.... and now he admits that he knew there was 'something up', but wasn't sure what. Thanks alot Asshole!!! I ALWAYS TELL MY PARTNERS BEFORE WE SLEEP TOGETHER... awkward for sure! I've been lucky to have not had 2 deal with rejection from partners since. Outbreaks come on when stressed.

      Treatments

      L-Lysine Working / Worked
      I go though periods of taking this daily, when I'm stressed and if I feel the inkling of something rearing it's ugly head. Seems to help.
      Valtrex Somewhat Helpful
      I've only taken once the symptoms have come on... seems to aid in healing and speed up the process. I'm seriously considering suppressive therapy.
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