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  • About Me

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    Dianne777

    Female, 44
    Winnemucca, NV, USA
    Member since December 12, 2008

    • About Me

      Hi my name is Dianne and I am Bi-Polar & Bulimic. I am currently living in Nevada and taking care of my ailing mother whom I would crash without right now. I've been manic pretty bad for weeks now! But to be honest, I'm afraid it will end soon.

      Hi my name is Dianne and I am Bi-Polar & Bulimic. I am currently living in Nevada and taking care of my ailing mother whom I would crash without right now. I've been manic pretty bad for weeks now! But to be honest, I'm afraid it will end soon.

    • Interests

      anything fun! Water sports, the ocean, animals, camping, hiking!

      anything fun! Water sports, the ocean, animals, camping, hiking!

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  • Journal

    • doing just 'alright'

      Mood January 7, 2009 2:48am

      At least I got out for New Years and danced a little! And I walked my dog today even though it was cold and dismal outside. Im thinking of getting a …
    • Doing good so far!

      Mood December 27, 2008 2:14pm

      Hey, i think maybe i'm down to like 140 lbs.  Getting there....slower than i'd like.
    • Journal Entry for December 27, 2008

      Mood December 27, 2008 2:11pm

    • A better day....

      Mood December 25, 2008 12:53am

      This might be mania again but im not going to worry about it!  I really ate nothing today..too excited about the Holidays and the fact that its …
    • UGH!!!

      Mood December 22, 2008 9:48am

      Ugh!  I've been eating like a pig and sleeping when im not eating...overall not good.  I hate the depression part of bipolar. It messes …

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    • Flower

      From lujean February 4

      sending you flowers to brighten you day praying that you are felling better

    • Rainbow

      From tamara42 February 3

      noticed you were in the hospital......hope you are doing better ((HUGS))

    • I’m With You

      From screamingsilently February 3

      Dianne, i am sorry to hear that you've been depressed since coming home...try to feel better, okay?!? let yourself crack out a smile sometimes! :) you have a great smile ((assuming thats you in your pic. :D )). hey, do you think you could go to my group (("For Those With Ed's And Those Who Care")) and help me out a bit...or my journal, either one ((its posted in my journal too!))...i am having a bit of difficulty and panic feelings...you'll see what i mean...my post is "Fearing Food", but it may trigger, so if you think it will, dont worry bout it, okay?!? ttys. love, megan

    • Little Love

      From screamingsilently February 2

      dianne, i see your status says you just got out of the hospital a few days ago...how are you feeling? i hope you are okay. just thought i'd send you a little something to let you knnow i'm thinking of you, and how much i care! i am glad you're doing well, your mood says good...i hope to hear from you soon! take care of yourself, okay girl?!?! :) love, megan

    • Celebration

      From screamingsilently January 8

      i am glad to see you are feeling EXCELLENT!!! good for you! thats awesome! keep up the good work! -M

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  • Goals

    Progress

    5 %

    Current Weight (Lbs)
    139
  • Support Groups

    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      I am rapid cyclic Bi-Polar and bulimic...currently suffering alot from severe manic episodes

      Treatments

      Abilify Working / Worked
      seems to be keeping me manic which is way better than being in bed for a week!
      Depakote Not Working
      seems to make me sleepy
      Lithium Not Working
      didnt help stabelize my moods, more so on the down-side if anything
      Risperdal Somewhat Helpful
      didnt like at all
      Seroquel Somewhat Helpful
      cant really remember
      Topamax Somewhat Helpful
      cant really remember
      Trileptal Working / Worked
      been on it for like 6 months now, on so many meds I cant tell which one does what anymore
    • Close Eating Disorders
      Type: Bulimia

      I've been bulimic (with anorexia intervals) for over 20 yrs. Every day is still a struggle even though im 85% better than when i started getting help almost 8 yrs. ago.

      Treatments

      Group Therapy Working / Worked
      was hospitalized in-patient and found group therapy very helpful
      Outpatient Treatment Program Working / Worked
      worked well for 2 weeks but then i was released and ended up back in the day-program for another 3 weeks.
      Prozac Working / Worked
      have been on 80 mg. for about 6 years, seems to be helping along with other meds and therapy.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I go pretty much either weekly or bi-weekly. I am so much better but still have so far to go.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      my family is trying to understand my bulimia & bipolar. Not all of my friends are aware of my ED
      Topamax Somewhat Helpful
      dont really remember but know i was on it at one time
      Zoloft Not Working
      made me gain weight terribly
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