The Journey of Life
March 9, 2009 11:50am
Was up late at night and decided that I want to try to help and be supportive of others as best I can because that is the only way I have made it …
shadowsteve0421 
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About Me
shadowsteve0421
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About Me
Philosophy: Life is too serious to take it seriously. Diagnosed with Bipolar II. On and off meds for a while then stuck with it for a while. Once stabilized now have successfully transitioned off and am now med free. Mother died of cancer. Brother died of things related to his Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy.
Philosophy: Life is too serious to take it seriously. Diagnosed with Bipolar II. On and off meds for a while then stuck with it for a while. Once stabilized now have successfully transitioned off and am now med free. Mother died of cancer. Brother died of things related to his Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy.
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Interests
Competitive Swimming, Triathlons, Classic Rock and the many genres of electronic music
Competitive Swimming, Triathlons, Classic Rock and the many genres of electronic music
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Close Stress Management
Used to always be stressed. Helped care for brother with Muscular Dystrophy. Crazy ex-girlfriend always made me on edge. School and Bipolar disorder also added much to my stress.
Treatments
- Music Working / Worked
- Ambient electronic music calms me down and takes me to a peaceful place.
- Patience Somewhat Helpful
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- I do intense physical exercise swimming at least 3000 yards a day and loading packages for UPS. Keeps me fatigued enough to sleep plus all the benefits of lots of endorphins for mood.
- Lamictal Somewhat Helpful
- Helped me stabilize enough to get into a routine and now have transitioned to med free.
Close Bipolar Disorder
Been diagnosed Bipolar II for about 6 years. Spent the first 4 on and off meds. The last year I was good about taking them. Now I have weened myself off meds and have been going 3 months strong without any mood swings.
Treatments
- Lamictal Working / Worked
- Worked good while I was on it but just felt like something was lacking from my true self. Helped me stabilize when I needed it though.
- Lithium Somewhat Helpful
- Worked good for short-term stabilization but after a while made me feel like a zombie as far as my emotions. Also caused weight gain.
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- The best thing Ive ever done. Without this I cant sleep at night. Always keep myself in a mild fatigued state and reap all the mental and physical benefits that regular exercise provides.
- Stress Management Working / Worked
- Work at lowstress job now. Hang around with supportive people.
- Music Working / Worked
- Another very useful tool. Especially ambient electronic music that allows me to drift away from it all.
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