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    adastra4138

    Female, 26
    minneapolis, MN, USA
    Member since October 13

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      freelance photographer, student, mother, reader, maker, biker, sleeper, eater!

      freelance photographer, student, mother, reader, maker, biker, sleeper, eater!

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      From acuriousfish Community Leader October 14

      Welcome to the Bipolar Community! It's a great place for support and friendship. If you have any general queries about DS, just ask me. When you are ready maybe post an introduction under General Topics at http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Bip...
      Mark, Community Leader, Bipolar.

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    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      Treatments

      Ativan Somewhat Helpful
      helped with anxiety a bit. felt a bit like i had a few drinks.
      Celexa Not Working
      did not stabalize.
      Depakote Not Working
      terrible for me. weight gain, hair loss, mood swings.
      Lamictal Working / Worked
      currently taking, WONDERFUL, the only thing ive found that really works for me.
      Risperdal Working / Worked
      helps with sleep, anxiety, OCD, mood swings, irritability.
      Seroquel Not Working
      was prescribed for anxiety and sleep. told to take half a pill up to 4 pills as needed. took half a pill and slept 18 hours. weepy and depressed next day. sedated. not for me.
      Wellbutrin Not Working
      awful awful awful for me. irritable, zombie-like, insomnia, anxiety.
      Zoloft Working / Worked
      very subtle but helps a bit with depression.
    • Close Eating Disorders
      Type: Anorexia

      for healthy weight loss and support.

      Treatments

      Celexa Not Working
      i did not notice a single change with this med.
      Lexapro Not Working
      mood swings, anxiety.
      Paxil Not Working
      mood swings.
      Prozac Not Working
      mmod swings, anxiety.
      Psychotherapy Not Working
      did not feel trust or connection with therapists.
      Support from Friends & Family Not Working
      i am too private and secretive.
      Zoloft Working / Worked
      helps with depression. i am bipolar and take a combination of things that help a bit.
      Lamictal Working / Worked
      stabilized mood helps with anxiety and depression.
      Risperdal Working / Worked
      helps with sleep anxiety mood swings OCD and irritability.
    • Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

      i need to lose approx. 50 pounds.

      Treatments

      Alli Not Working
      disgusting side effects. no weight loss
      Atkins Diet Not Working
      dizzy, sick, only lasted three days.
      Counting Calories Working / Worked
      became obsessive but lost weight
      Eating Healthier Foods Not Working
      lose will power and motivation:( history of binging and anorexia.
      Eat Less Working / Worked
      became obsessive but lost weight.
      Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful
      if i would stick to it..works wonderfully.
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