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  • About Me

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    AtticusFinch

    Male, 37
    Billyville, MS, USA
    Member since December 7, 2008

    • About Me

      Husband; Father; Agnostic; I like reading ficton and learning new things about anthropology, biology, and astronomy. I'm finally finished with an old aspect of my life. Looking to move on and conquer my inner termoils!

      Husband; Father; Agnostic; I like reading ficton and learning new things about anthropology, biology, and astronomy. I'm finally finished with an old aspect of my life. Looking to move on and conquer my inner termoils!

    • Interests

      Hmmmm... I'm interested in get well of course, by whatever definition that is. Meeting people. Finding out more about my Dx's and treatments. Try not to make too many people mad. I like to hang out in the parenting groups, and the Bi-Polar groups lately.

      Hmmmm... I'm interested in get well of course, by whatever definition that is. Meeting people. Finding

  • Journal

    • Here we go again...

      Mood February 17, 2009 3:33pm

      Okay. I can't rid myself of the father wound. That torn, jagged rip in my soul that my father put there. I can't recall one specific incident …
    • Enough, America, enough.

      Mood February 16, 2009 11:07pm

      I've had it. With America, with Islam, with socialists, marxists, communists, dictators, egalitarians, with ALL OF YOU1 AMERICA is ment to be the …
    • I've been strong-armed!

      Mood January 26, 2009 11:04pm

      Hello all my friends! I have finally accuired the computer again from the wife! So to update ya'll, this is what's up!:

       

      1. The kids are …

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    • almost a new year

      Mood December 30, 2008 2:48pm

      Well 2008 is closing out. By April some time I'm hoping to be a little more organized. Heads still swimming in the meds. ot sure what to make of …

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    • Present

      From Lucille6 July 18

      Happy Birthday Atticus!I hope u get ur birthday wishes.I hope u and ur family are doing well.It has been awhile since we have chatted.

    • Superhero Status

      From bipolar2001 July 6

      Thank You For the Good Luck wish / Hug. I need as much good luck as I can get right about now. I just thank god everyday that I am stable enough to handle the challenges I seem to be facing on a daily basis

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From 2beeper2 June 8

      thank you... its a pleasure to ride on.. well sit on the back of anyway... summer is going to be fun.

    • Hug

      From RacerE7773 June 8

      Thanks.

    • Hug

      From HarrietDash April 11

      Hey Atticus- I just wanted to stop by and say hi! Hope you have a nice weekend. How are you?

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  • Goals

    Progress

    35 %

    Goal End Date is Apr 12, 09 227 days ago.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      Diagnosed 2 years ago along with a multitude of other axis i and ii dignoseese. So far I have minimal response to meds. I have been on here a month and learned so much. Everyone with a counselor/therapist or the like should tell them about this site.

      Treatments

      Atarax Somewhat Helpful
      so far it has me swining, but tranquil
      Ativan Working / Worked
      It worked but only a little.
      Celexa Too Soon to Tell
      Is the fizzy feeling normal?
      Depakote Not Working
      2500 mg per day and little effect
      Risperdal Not Working
      to many side effects, no positive effects
    • Close Self-Injury

      I have a compulsive desire to pick at and remove blemishes, acne, ingrownhairs or marks on my skin. I cause sores to develop that I habitually pick at and usually remove small peices of tissue that I believe are inflamed/infected glands or folicals or some times cysts. I can't stop when I want to, knowing I'm just causing more damage and embarasing wounds/sores. I feel a great sense of relief when I am able to extract one of these 'unwanted items'. Occurance intensifies when I am anxious

      Treatments

      Outpatient Treatment Program Somewhat Helpful
      Medication for OCD and Anxiety help repress the urge to pick.
      Psychotherapy Not Working
      Have stopped going since moving.
    • Open Anger Management

      I have had anger issues that ressult in violent outburst vocal and physical. I have extenuating cucumstaces that aggrivate my condition further. I have tried and found one on one and group therapy to be some what helpfull.

    • Open Parenting Toddlers (1-3)

      I am a father of 3 Girls, 9, 3 and 20mo. I did not have sisters growing up so this is all new to me. My 9 year old is at boarding school near relatives. We have the three year old and the 20mo. in house. My mother lied when she told me girls were nothing but sugar and spice.

      Treatments

      Attachment Parenting Considering
      Would like info on this.
      Patience Working / Worked
      Definately hve had plenty opportunity topractice this one!
      Play Therapy Considering
      Would like to know more on this one.
      Positive Reinforcement Working / Worked
      WORKS GREAT!
    • Open Adoption

      I am an adopted chid looking for my birth parents.

    • Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

      I have irrational obsessive thought of doom and disaster, guilt association with it. I compulsively pick at my skin. I get 'caught' in mirrors or in doors.

      Treatments

      Lexapro Not Working
      I'm non med responsive to this one
      Paxil Working / Worked
      Was really good for a while...Bad side effects, mass crash and burn.
      Talking Too Soon to Tell
      Just started
    • Open Parenting Preschoolers (3-5)

      I have a year old daughter who is just an angel, even when she is chasing the cat around the house with a wooden spoon. She equally adorable and ferocious. She has met her match lately with the birth of her sister in april '07. They are the light of my life, and cause the most stress from my worrywart nature. I wouldn't have it any other way!

      Treatments

      Child Time-out Working / Worked
      Works when we are consistant, and she is aware all the why's and how's before AND after the time out.
      Education (School) Somewhat Helpful
      Day care could be nightmarish. She was a bad biter. She responds well in smaller groups when learning.
      Patience Working / Worked
      A priceless tool
      Play Therapy Working / Worked
      Always helps her get out frustrations and fears that she normally can't put words to.
      Positive Reinforcement Working / Worked
      Very effective
    • Open Personality Disorders
      Type: Obsessive-compulsive Personality Disorder

      I have been diagnosed with OCD, and borderline narcissistic. I also have other anxiety, and Bipolar Dx's.

      Treatments

      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      Depends on the underlyingtrust and intergity judgments.
    • Open Parenting Newborns & Infants (0-1)

      All mine are past the year mark! I am just here to look around. Thought I might be able to help, seeing as I have had the experience 3 times. Mine are 21 months, 3 and 10.

      Treatments

      Breast Feeding Working / Worked
      Good stuff for immune systems!
      Education (School) Working / Worked
      I chose to adjust to their schooling, learned the songs and the activites and even some terminology.
      Patience Working / Worked
      Ever present, always needed!
      Research Working / Worked
      Vital! Ask, ask and ask! Even if the doctor acts annoyed, get your moneys worth!
    • Open Anxiety

      I can't even start... They'd throwme off of here!

      Treatments

      Atarax Working / Worked
      For a week it was a good nights est, now it's atc-tac.
      Ativan Not Working
      Yeah right...
      Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
      Better than any drug! You'd be surprised at how little of our lungs we actually use.
      Breathwork Working / Worked
      Wow, the deep breath thing my mom told me to clear my mind? It works!
      Hypnotherapy Not Working
      I swear I wnt to go into a hypnotic stae, but some stupid defence mechanism makes me blink and wake up. Amazed the therapists!
      Klonopin Working / Worked
      My savior on earth. .5 mg does what 4 joints couldn't touch!
      Lexapro Not Working
      All I remember, is I can't remember anything I did while taking this stuff.
      Meditation Working / Worked
      WOW! Mind over matter!
      Paxil Not Working
      Again... YEAH RIGHT! Foluxatine my a**!
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      see 'MEDITATION'
      St. John\'s Wort Working / Worked
      Trazodone Not Working
      I took 150 mg and was up for 3 days... Flushed the rest.
      Valium Working / Worked
      I like this stuff.....
      Xanax Not Working
      I have accually aquired these illegally. NO help what so ever.
      Zoloft Working / Worked
      Can you say 'Bi-Polar'?
    • Open Acne

      n 7th grade I broke out with bad acne of the face. I continue to have it in a lesser form all over my body.

      Treatments

      Accutane Not Working
      Oh my god the head aches where excrusiating!
      Benzoyl Peroxide Working / Worked
      Strydex pads rocked. I would extract, then treat with pads for a week. Excelent results.
      Washing Working / Worked
      This helped pull excess build-up out of the folicals and pores.
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