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ivybelle 
8:55pm, November 13, 2009
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About Me
ivybelle
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About Me
Diagnosed BP fall of 2008. Well the first time was 1996, but I was 16 and not interested in anything that pdoc had to say. Now I'm compliant and I take my meds as long as I remember them. On 225mg Lamictal, and 15mg Abilify. Learning how to deal with things all over again because I had some really bad coping mechanisms. I am still trying to figure out what being bipolar really means for me...actually I think I'm still fighting the idea but I guess I'm moving into acceptance. Also, just moved back in with my parents for financial reasons.
Diagnosed BP fall of 2008. Well the first time was 1996, but I was 16 and not interested in anything that pdoc had to say. Now I'm compliant and I take my meds as long as I remember them. On 225mg Lamictal, and 15mg Abilify. Learning how to deal with things all over again because I had some really bad coping mechanisms. I am still trying to figure out what being bipolar really means for me...actually I think I'm still fighting the idea but I guess I'm moving into acceptance. Also, just moved back
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Interests
Learning, friends, movies, trying to lose weight, theatre, good music, writing,
Learning, friends, movies, trying to lose weight, theatre, good music, writing,
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thinking of you today, and hoping you're doing okay. - S.
Moment of Peace
Howdy!
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Kiss
Just letting you know you're being thought of today! How the heck have you been?
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Hi. Thanks for the offer of letting me send you a message if I need to or chat with you. It helps so much to know I have so many friends on here.
Karen
Flower
Thank you. Your support and words are so helpful. I look forward to getting to know you.
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Close Bipolar Disorder
I was just diagnosed BPII (although now my pdoc thinks I might be BPI) last fall and I'm still trying to figure out exactly what that means in my life.
Treatments
- Abilify Working / Worked
- This drug seems to be okay, but it makes me kind of edgy, irritable and flat if I take it in the morning.
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- When I'm felt "normal" this feels sort of pointless but as soon as I started cycling it helped a lot.
- Group Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- It helped a bit but I wish a more long term group fit in my schedule.
- Lamictal Working / Worked
- This works but I don't get the anti-depressant thing from it. I definitely think it helps keep things at a more even keel though.
- Seroquel Not Working
- This just knocked me out for 14 hours at a pop. NOT a good drug for me although I suppose it did pull me out of the last mixed state I was in. It just made me a zombie. My pdoc made this prn.
- Wellbutrin Somewhat Helpful
- Was on 100mg for bp depression. It helped that but my pdoc thinks it made me manic so she pulled me off of it.
Close Anxiety
I have an anxiety disorder as well as bipolar.
Treatments
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- Meditation Considering
- Xanax Considering
Open Depression
Depression is a huge problem for me. I've been fighting it on and off for 18 years.
Treatments
- Meditation Considering
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Wellbutrin Too Soon to Tell
- Starting on a dose of 100mg. We'll see if it works...something has to.
Open Self-Injury
I have had problems with this on and off for fifteen years.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
Open Financial Challenges
I have major issues with spending. I've already filed bankruptcy but the bills are piling up again...
Treatments
- Credit Counseling Working / Worked
- How I learned that I needed to file bankruptcy.
- Cut Up Credit Cards Not Working
- This didn't really work because they always send you new ones and you only need the number to shop online.
- Filing for Bankruptcy Working / Worked
- This was tough but a very good thing.
Open Smoking Addiction & Recovery
I need to quit smoking soon.
Treatments
- Cold Turkey Considering
- Last time when I quit for 3 years it was cold turkey and it worked
- Wellbutrin Too Soon to Tell
- On 100mg for another condition but I'm hoping it will help me quit too.
- Willpower Considering
