Hopeful
July 3, 2009 12:31am
A friend of mine sent this to me and I feel the need to try and be thankful now and tomorrow....one day at a time.
I am struggling right now. In a …
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niknik1979 
1:24am, September 17, 2009
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About Me
niknik1979
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About Me
I'm a single mom to two wonderful little boys. I also suffer from Bipolar I and ADHD. I was diagnosed in Dec. of 2001. Been divorced for 3 and a half years. It was very messy and traumatic. We were married for almost 7 years. I think my illness had a lot to do with us splitting. Though I am not all to blame. I am in a relationship now and have been for close to a year and a half now...longest since the divorce. I have been giving psychotherapy a try for over a year now and I feel as though I've gotten nowhere. I need support from those who walk in my shoes.
I'm a single mom to two wonderful little boys. I also suffer from Bipolar I and ADHD. I was diagnosed in Dec. of 2001. Been divorced for 3 and a half years. It was very messy and traumatic. We were married for almost 7 years. I think my illness had a lot to do with us splitting. Though I am not all to blame. I am in a relationship now and have been for close to a year and a half now...longest since the divorce. I have been giving psychotherapy a try for over a year now and I feel as though I've gotten
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Interests
My 2 boys, cars, Books, gardening, movies, computers (though I'm no expert), Bipolar research.
My 2 boys, cars, Books, gardening, movies, computers (though I'm no expert), Bipolar research.
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Miss You
Hi How are you,Good I hope. It's been to long.
Flower
sorry i've been gone so long. i have always loved talkin to you.
Ray of Sunshine
how are u
Hug
Just thought I'd say hello.
Little Love
HAng in their keep doing what works for ya. find some time just for you stay grounded...
I am only a phone call away!
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Close Bipolar Disorder
I'm a single mother of 2, and suffer from Bipolar I and ADHD. Diagnosed in Dec. 2001. Had one suicide attempt in 03. Hospital stay was 4 days. I've been on so many different meds I feel like a lab rat. I want, and need support from anyone who's walked in my shoes.
Treatments
- Abilify Working / Worked
- Depakote Somewhat Helpful
- worked for about 2 or 3 months
- Geodon Not Working
- extremely sleepy...all the time.
- Lamictal Not Working
- made me manic and I had a seisure while taking it.
- Lithium Not Working
- first med i was ever on. Didn't do much good for me though.
- Risperdal Not Working
- Caused me to produce milk in my breasts and so did Invega.
- Seroquel Not Working
- sleepy all the time
- Tegretol Somewhat Helpful
- Trileptal Working / Worked
- It's worked for about 4 or 5 years now. I am on a high dosage though. 9 300mg pills per day.
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- Did absolutely nothing for me...no relief.
- Psychotherapy Not Working
- been going for over a year now and still cant open up. I often wonder if Its even possible for me to change or improve.
- Marijuana Working / Worked
- It has worked for years with my mood swings. It definately takes the edge off. When in a state of mania smoking helps me to sleep and have somewhat of an apetite. It also helps to slow my racing thoughts.
Close ADHD / ADD
Diagnosed Bipolar in 2001 and ADHD in 2002. Single mom, and it's not easy having that job with mental illness.
Treatments
- Adderall Working / Worked
- It works wonders for me but can be addictive
- Dexedrine Not Working
- This med messed with my head. Made me irritable and really hard on myself.
- Marijuana Working / Worked
- It calms me down.
- Ritalin Working / Worked
- Had to get off b/c I became very addicted to it.
- Vyvanse Not Working
- The side effects were not worth the little relief I felt.
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- Did nothing for me.
Open Marijuana Addiction & Recovery
Treatments
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Not Working
- I went to 3 meetings and didn't like the feelings I had when I left the place. I want to find a support group for dual diagnosis.
Open Healthy Relationships
I was married for 7 years, and have been divorced for over 3. I am now in the longest relationship I've had since the divorce. It's been a year and a half w/ him. I know he's not the one, and that he doesn't love me yet...I stay. I hate some of his ways but love some at the same time. I often feel neglected, rejected, and lonely with him in my life. Why don't I just end it? I've invested time, and a lot of feelings so far. I'm scared to let him go.
Treatments
- Writing Working / Worked
- It does help me feel a little better but it doesn't fix our problems b/c I won't talk to him. I don't think we communicate well.
Open Epilepsy & Seizures
My best friend has epilepsy
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