Journal Entry for November 16, 2008
November 16, 2008 4:05pm
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artemis 
10:41am, August 15, 2008
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About Me
artemis
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About Me
stay at home wife. I have a wonderful husband. I use to be a teacher but had to quit because of my bp. That was 5 years ago. I have had this illness diagnosed for 14 years and still the docs cannot find a combination of meds that keeps me stable for more than two years at a time. I have had a lot of stress in my life over the past 5 years...got married, sold my house, quit my job, had my daughter taken away from me by CAS and the ensuing court battles that have gone on for 5 years now. But that is over and hopefully I can get back to a normal life and get my stability under control.
stay at home wife. I have a wonderful husband. I use to be a teacher but had to quit because of my bp. That was 5 years ago. I have had this illness diagnosed for 14 years and still the docs cannot find a combination of meds that keeps me stable for more than two years at a time. I have had a lot of stress in my life over the past 5 years...got married, sold my house, quit my job, had my daughter taken away from me by CAS and the ensuing court battles that have gone on for 5 years now. But that is
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Interests
skiing downhill, gardening, wheel-throw pottery and hand-building, needle crafts, looking after my dog and two cats and of course my husband.
skiing downhill, gardening, wheel-throw pottery and hand-building, needle crafts, looking after my dog
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ahhh yes the runner....I used to be that guy. For me it's when I didn't know how to resolve my problems, so I would run away from them. I think that he knows the issues are comming to a head, but because of what is going on elsewhere he hasn't fully grasped the solution. I really don't know a hole lot about the situation, but maybe you should give him a little time to sort it out in his head....He seems to be overwhelmed....But abuse shouldn't be tolerated in any form..and it doesn't really matter if he's got too much on his plate....he should take responsiblity for his actions and let you go if he wants out.
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No thanks needed...going through the same thing right now. I think it happens to a lot of us with mental illness, no one understands...Their hearts are hard and their stigma surrounds us. Sooo very sorry you have to be next. hugs mark
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I know we haven't talked in a long time, but I just wanted you to know that I'm sorry about your recent bad episode... happens to the best of us especially considering your stress. I still think about you and pray for you. You were my first friend here. (((hugs)))
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yah, many people will never let us live anything down from our past...pretty sad mentality..but oh so true...tha's why i just surround myself with just a few select group of people..don't have room or energy, or well enough for people who like gossip, people who are closed minded, and people who judge relentlessly..nope, not me...i'm skipping to my own tune..and just done with the bullshit and the preconceptions and all that stuff..and as far as your town goes, and what they "think" of you, you just hold your head up sister..you know what you are, and your a beautiful person..so don't let them make you feel any different..i say fk emmmm ....anyway, i'm so glad you had a better day today, and that you have the house to yourself for a little while..yah, i hear you , it is very diffictult for us with this illness to maintain a healthy realationshiop, often, because we are so busy just trying to keep ourselves stable and when we go off the wall...like off on a manic episode, then it really can hurt others, or just get them to be really worried about us..ect....and cause them alot of heartache and pain..and just the unstableness with a life with us, can be very very tough..it takes just a certain breed that can handle our mood swings and our mania and our depresison you know? alot of people don't know whatto make of it , as you said. anyway, but jen, i do think, with alot of hard work and discipline, and our meds of course, taht we can maintain some kind of stability in our lives...and i do beleive that if you wanted to, you could meet someone very nice, who would love you, and just be your best friend..i know that in fact...anyway, i love u, yah, your right about me and the alcohol, gotta be careful, best thing is just to not have it around, and the past 2 weeks i hnave spent so much mone hy on it thay i am completley broke right now,,so no money to buy it..that's a good thing,,anyway, i luv u ! and i'm thinking of you my dear sis...huge hugs, please be in touch ok? here for you always..maggei
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Flower
hey sweetie...no prob, i completely understand...just take care of you ok? i love u., maggie
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Support Groups
Close Sexual Abuse
Treatments
- Emotions Anonymous (EA) Working / Worked
- Group Therapy Working / Worked
- Music Working / Worked
- soothing
- Talking Working / Worked
- extremely helpful
Close Healthy Sex
artemis hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Bipolar Disorder
I have been diagnosed for 20 years. Seeing the same psychatrist for 12 years. Am on a combination of meds. Go to three counsellors. Happily married with one child
Open Alcoholism
I started drinking at a very young age, under five and I drank until a few years ago when my daughter was taken away from me by CAS. She is now in the custody of my ex due to my bipolar illness but alcohol addiction is a problem for me too. I am new to AA but see an alcohlic counsellor. I have to stay sober for the sake of my daugher and my husband (marriage). I still crave at times and have to avoid restaurants and bars.
Treatments
- 12 Step Program Too Soon to Tell
- just started...got my first chip of desire tonight. Hope it works.
- AA Meetings Too Soon to Tell
- The people are nice and friendly I will keep going back. Not sure that I can work all the steps.
- Cold Turkey Not Working
- I tried to quit on my own but the underlying issues with my drinking got in the way. I have to work on my issues why I drink it's not just about stopping drinking
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I see an alcohol counsellor every two weeks and she has started me on the road to recovery.
Open Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
My husband is a suffer of PKD and we are looking for diets and nutrition.
Open Child Support & Custody
Lost my custody of my daughter due to my mental health 3 years ago. Went through the courts and my ex was awarded custody. Now I see her every second weekend and more or less whenever I want (we aren't sticking to the custody agreement). I see her also for half the summer and on school breaks but I allow her to make the decisions if she wants to visit me or not
Open Schizophrenia
I am bipolar with schizo-affective tendencies
Treatments
- Music Working / Worked
- helps to ease the stress
Open Breast Cancer
my husband works for AECL supplying isotopes for radiation treatment
Open Health Care Reform
artemis hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Family & Friends of Bipolar
bp
Open Obesity
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Swimming Working / Worked
Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
artemis hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Fitness Goals
Treatments
- Aerobics Working / Worked
- Strength Training Working / Worked
- Walking Working / Worked
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
Treatments
- Curves Too Soon to Tell
- Eating Healthier Foods Too Soon to Tell
- Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful
Open Menopause
just new into perimenopause
Open DailyStrength Members Community
artemis hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
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Groups
FREAKS FOR JESUS
Schizoaffective Disorder
Research on Psychosis ReligiousSpiritual Experiences and Delusions etc.
Alcohol Recovery Without 12 Steps
Laughing is Good For for the Soul
AM I FREE TO BE ME???
The Odd Ones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TESTYCATLADYS COOKING CLUB
Bipolar Parents
Everyday Lifes Challenges
