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  • About Me

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    Spedtchr

    Female, 26, Married
    MO, USA
    Member since August 28

    • About Me

      I am a special education teacher and that is where my success in life ends.I have been Bipolar since I was 16 and have been ashamed of this disease that took me hostage.Honestly I have no idea what my real identity is.I just started to accept that I am Bipolar and decided to get on medicine.Besides that I love animals and helping those with special needs-I was lucky enough to find my calling in life.My marriage is in constant turmoil and we are learning how to deal with my issue.Me in a nutshell

      I am a special education teacher and that is where my success in life ends.I have been Bipolar since I was 16 and have been ashamed of this disease that took me hostage.Honestly I have no idea what my real identity is.I just started to accept that I am Bipolar and decided to get on medicine.Besides that I love animals and helping those with special needs-I was lucky enough to find my calling in life.My marriage is in constant turmoil and we are learning how to deal with my issue.Me in a nutshell

    • Interests

      Learning something new, my dogs, helping those sweet students I teach everyday, I am a huge history buff, LOVE to read, and take my babies to the dog park, LOVE Saint Bernards I have two! I love being active and going fast. Presently though learning more about Bipolar Disorder and meeting others with the diagnosis.

      Learning something new, my dogs, helping those sweet students I teach everyday, I am a huge history buff,

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  • Journal

    • learning how to be supportive that matches his grieving process

      Mood August 28, 2009 8:12pm

      My husband lost his grandma who was the woman who raised him his entire life, so she was more like a mother to him.  I could not fly out to …
    • How it sucks to have bipolar

      Mood August 28, 2009 7:59pm

       

      Bipolar people live in a very scary world. Imagine being fragmented, not being able to pull the pieces of who you are together. Imagine not …
    • How it sucks to have bipolar

      Mood August 28, 2009 7:59pm

       

      Bipolar people live in a very scary world. Imagine being fragmented, not being able to pull the pieces of who you are together. Imagine not …
    • How it sucks to have bipolar

      Mood August 28, 2009 7:59pm

       

      Bipolar people live in a very scary world. Imagine being fragmented, not being able to pull the pieces of who you are together. Imagine not …

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    • Thanks

      From kaylrose August 31

      Thank you. I think I'm just going to try to stay out of his way when he's being mean. Thank you, really. I just hope that we can work everything out!!! I'm glad I found this site!

    • Shout Out

      From nobody666 Community Leader August 28

      Hello and welcome to Daily Strength and the Bipolar Disorder Support Group. I hope you find it as much fun as it is informative. IF YOU ARE FRIENDS OR FAMILY OF A BIPOLAR PERSON I WOULD LIKE TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO JOIN:

      http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Fam...

      AS YOU MAY FIND THAT COMMUNITY MORE USEFUL:)



      If you have any questions please feel free to contact me... Tim Community Leader, Bipolar Group


      http://www.dailystrength.org/group...

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      From NoFear August 28

      but other than that, your great..right? haha

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    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      I have been Bipolar since I was 16 and have been ashamed of this disease that took me hostage.Honestly I have no idea what my real identity is.I just started to accept that I am Bipolar and decided to get on medicine.My marriage is in constant turmoil and we are learning how to deal with my issue. I want to accept myself which includes this disorder.

      Treatments

      Abilify Not Working
      Hated this medicine made me have a complete break down I could not relax, I was a hot mess.
      Ativan Working / Worked
      it's alright, better than others I have tried
      Celexa Not Working
      I used this years ago, I never noticed a difference
      Depakote Somewhat Helpful
      It was okay but in the end was not what I needed
      Lamictal Working / Worked
      I love this medicine I have had no negative side effects, and I have found an improvement in my moods not that I am "cured" but better is ok with me!
    • Close Eating Disorders
      Type: Anorexia

      I am 5"7 and 117lbs and I feel fat. I hate my body and cover it up all the time. I need help

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Too Soon to Tell
      I am still taking part in bad habits
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      they don't understand but they love me
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