THINGS ARE GREAT
November 14, 2008 7:43pm
I started my class this week and so far so good. I'm doing great. I've got my permit, and passed all the written stuff. Tomorrow I start the …
sadnflorida 
2:02pm, March 24, 2009
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sadnflorida
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About Me
I'm 25, and Bi-Polar. Type 1 and on no meds. I have no insurance, and it seems that in the state of Florida, no one wants to help people that have a mental illness. I am engaged, and happy about that, but in general, I'm not happy. I spend most of my time alone. My fiancee drives a truck and he's over the road, which means he's never home. ANd I have NO job, the economy here is just awful. If you dont have a job you might not get one. Any job is better than NO job in this town.
I'm 25, and Bi-Polar. Type 1 and on no meds. I have no insurance, and it seems that in the state of Florida, no one wants to help people that have a mental illness. I am engaged, and happy about that, but in general, I'm not happy. I spend most of my time alone. My fiancee drives a truck and he's over the road, which means he's never home. ANd I have NO job, the economy here is just awful. If you dont have a job you might not get one. Any job is better than NO job in this town.
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Things are Happening
November 6, 2008 10:50pm
Monday starts a new chapter in my life. I start my class, and I am so nervous. I'm nervous that i won't do good and let down everyone who …
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Sleepless nights
November 3, 2008 1:44am
I am so tired of these sleepless nights. It's been nearly 10 years since I've slept like a normal person. Without being drunk or high, or …
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Its Happening
October 31, 2008 10:52pm
I got all the money I need to go to the class to get my cdl. Which means, a better income, i wont be alone all day everyday, and I WILL GET …
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its 4 am
October 31, 2008 4:56am
It's 4 am and im still awake. I cant sleep. I have a tooth ache and it throbs when i lay down. if theres one thing that i really cant handle is …
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I don’t want any of you to feel as though I’m just leaving without saying anything as to the reason why I feel I must leave DS. As many of you have probably heard by now, if you google your user name EVERYTHING, journal entries, profile, etc. is there for everyone to see. I don’t feel this is right and I don’t feel as though what I message my friends should be made public. So, as much as I’m going to miss you all, I feel it in my best interest to leave DS. I’m really going to miss you all. Sparrow
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Just wanted to stop by and let you know that you're in my thoughts and prayers!
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I just wanted to give you a hug and let you know that you’re in my thoughts and I pray that God will give you a tomorrow filled with love, happiness and good health.
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do you have a local doctor you can see? a family physician? I do know that even my family physician has called in or given me pain meds when my neurologist is out of town. I have good insurance, though. the thing is, the major pharma companies have programs in place to GIVE medicines to those who need them...even when the patient cannot afford them. I even donate back to my neurologist prescriptions he's given me when they don't work for me...so he can give them as samples to those patients who have no money. See if you can talk to a local doctor..get examined..get a diagnosis and tell him/her your pain level. Try a heating pad/hot water bottle...heated up rice inside a tied up white sock (heated in the microwave)..wrapped in a towel..right on the worst of the pain. I'm so sorry you're hurting. Nothing's helping mine at the moment and I yell and curse sometimes (unashamedly)...blast my music and sing along...I play instruments - it can take me away for a half hour or so...anything I can do to distract me. I so wish you some relief....
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Hi sadnflorida, I'm so sorry that you're in such pain. I don't know what part of Florida you live in but I recommend you apply to Social Services for Medicaid [if you haven't already]. You can also ask to speak to one of the social workers in the hospital or one of the financial conselors there. Another option is to contact your assemblyman or congressman's office. Their staff would know of additional sources that may be able to help you. I understnad your loneliness as my late husband was an over the road trucker and would be gone 5 - 6 weeks at a time. Please keep me informed as to how you're doing. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
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