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Thanks for the welcome!! It's amazing how liberating that diagnosis can be. After I got over the shock I actually started being grateful for the diagnosis because that meant that there was really something wrong with me and I wasn't that horrible person! :O)
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Hi Soffer, welcome to DS
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Hi Soffer. I admit to being a bit ticked off by the reply of "BornUnder" in your post. When he told you that your first post was a "little boring....ect." I hope it didn't hurt your feelings. Try to remember what kind of group this is. People are in various stages of dealing with their illness and sometimes people say things that are uncalled for or just plain mean. Don't let his post drive you away. The majority of the time I think you will find most people are kind and supportive. Again, welcome to the group! DebbieX
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From nobody666
March 9
you will get addicted to those little yellow flags by your messages and hug book. They are almost as much to give as to get.
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From nobody666
March 9
Happy February 9th just as good a day as any other to celebrate :) Welcome aboard!
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Close Bipolar Disorder
I was recently diagnosed as bipolar at the tender age of 50! I've coped with many challenges over the years but a stressful situation with my son pushed me into a deep depression. At first I was diagnosed with major depression but I got worse on antidepressants and I had a manic episode. I also have a family history of bipolar (mom and son)and that's how the doctor knew I am bipolar.
Treatments
- Celexa Somewhat Helpful
- Because I was undiagnosed as bipolar,I was prescribed it for depression and got worse with racing thoughts. Now I take other meds with it to counter-act the side effects and am being weaned off.
- Lamictal Too Soon to Tell
- I am working up to 200mg (at 150 right now)so it's still too early to tell.
- Risperdal Somewhat Helpful
- It helps to calm my racing thoughts but not all the time.
- Seroquel Too Soon to Tell
- I just started and take 100 mg at bedtime. It is supposed to help me sleep and help with anxiety.I sure hope it works!
- Lipitor Working / Worked
- Reduced my cholestrol.
- Lisinopril Working / Worked
- Lowered blood pressure
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