Journal Entry for November 4, 2009
November 4, 2009 8:22pm
Hi there ladies and gents. I know it has been a while since I have written but I now have something to say. I think I am a dad-blamed alcoholic. Two …
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Deena1961
11:07pm, September 4, 2009
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About Me
Deena1961
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About Me
I'm 48. Live in NYC and was I have a 16 year old daughter and a husband. Diagnosed BP2 at 40, I have finally come to the conclusion, much like other members of my family, ailing from other conditions/diseases and disorders, life is a bitch and then you die! No, seriously (hehehe), the world is a mess and there are many of us, you can see by tooling around this site, that are ailing with one problem or another and let's not forget those suffering with a host of disorders AND mental illness. At least the vast majority of us, when feeling our best and sometimes not, reach and touch somebody's hand here at DS. Let's not give up. Make the medical community work for their money (whether you pay or medicaid pays or medicare or whatever). So what, fuck-it, we have to experiment with drugs until we find the right combination(s). You gotta do what you gotta do. It is what it is!! That is how cures are developed. Experiment after experiment. Lets not get frustrated any longer but be advocates for our own conditions. It is about a "quality of life" as we age that we should be concerned with. Not just now. So there :0
I'm 48. Live in NYC and was I have a 16 year old daughter and a husband. Diagnosed BP2 at 40, I have finally come to the conclusion, much like other members of my family, ailing from other conditions/diseases and disorders, life is a bitch and then you die! No, seriously (hehehe), the world is a mess and there are many of us, you can see by tooling around this site, that are ailing with one problem or another and let's not forget those suffering with a host of disorders AND mental illness. At least
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Photography, Crocheting, Dogs, Getting Healthy and going back to work. Lifting the spirit of another brother or sister in need.
Photography, Crocheting, Dogs, Getting Healthy and going back to work. Lifting the spirit of another
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Deena1961 wrote a journal entry: Journal Entry for November 4, 2009 8:22pm
Hi there ladies and gents. I know it has been a while since I have written but I now have something to…
June 11
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Deena1961 turned 48 12:00am
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Life is Good
October 13, 2009 6:12pm
Hey there,
How are all of you doing? Fine I hope. I am doing well at this time. The vacation we took last month, for our anniversary, was good. …
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Back from Vacation
September 19, 2009 8:06am
Hi Everyone,
I noticed that you didn't miss me at all. Well I'm back and feeling great if any one needs me.
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Hey There Stepping Away for a while
September 10, 2009 4:15pm
I AM DOING JUST FINE. Really. All is well. Meds are working lovely! And getting ready for my anniversary is a lot of fun.
Only stepping away for …
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A Cute Joke
September 9, 2009 6:42pm
A man walked into a pub with an Ostrich and a Pussy Cat. He walked up the the bar and said "Beer for me, beer for the ostrich, whisky for the …
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Miss You
Hope you are doing well. I see you still have a green smile face! Send me a hug sometime and let me know how you are. Miss hearing from you.
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how was your day? i hope it went well.
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Hey hon-how's it going?
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I'm sorry you have bipolar. I too am afflicted with this terrible ailment. Hoping to find comfort here & give/receive support~GOD BLESS
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thank you for the hug!! i needed it!! how r u?
hope youre well!
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Close Bipolar Disorder
I had a "nervous breakdown" and was diagnosed at 40 and (although not told until 42) that I have Bipolar Disorder. I have been on a host of medications, like I am pretty sure most have: Paxil CR, Risperidal, Seraquil, Celexa, Clonidine, Clonezepam (hope I spelled it right), Ability and Ambien for sleeping. I am on disability and don't work. Tried it and suffered from anxiety attacks. Been off my meds for about 4 months now, getting ready to get back on. Wanted to try to see if I was alright and they were wrong but, well you know. They were right and I have to come to terms with the facts now. Finding it very hard to do. How did I get from a functioning working individual to a crying, pill popping momma?
Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI am BP2 which means I swing towards depression moreso that manic.
Treatments
- Celexa Not Working
- Had to be removed, caused libido problems. Couldn't take that!
- Paxil Not Working
- Cause Mania. What a trip!
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- LOVE IT. Everyone should have a Therapist
- Seroquel Not Working
- Made me sleep too much.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- My husband is my strong supporter. There whenever I am high or low. Always looking out for me.
- Trazodone Not Working
- They took me off. Tried for 30 days and there was no improvement.
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- They gave it to me in conjunction with several other drugs, celexa and risperdol. Caused a bad case of mixed episodes. Definitly did not work
- Writing Working / Worked
- The online, journal here has helped me keep track of my moods. Find it very helpful
- Abilify Working / Worked
- Taking with Neurontin and seems to be working just fine. I am finally happy again after MONTHS of depression.
