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  • About Me

    Image of SlipperySlope

    SlipperySlope

    Female, 53, Married
    Amherst, NS, CAN
    Member since June 8, 2007

    • About Me

      I am a teacher. I have a wonderful husband of 24 years and a terrific 24year old daughter. I enjoy talking and communicating with my friends on a weekly bases. I have a passion for gardening, it's very theraputic. I love to decorate my house and am always on the look out for that special something a room needs. I am also extremely organized, a little OCD in this area. I take pleasure in doing and learning new crafts such as primitve rug hooking, tole painting, knitting etc.. I have strong spiritual beliefs. Recently, have been hit with the traveling bug, specifically cruising.

      I am a teacher. I have a wonderful husband of 24 years and a terrific 24year old daughter. I enjoy talking and communicating with my friends on a weekly bases. I have a passion for gardening, it's very theraputic. I love to decorate my house and am always on the look out for that special something a room needs. I am also extremely organized, a little OCD in this area. I take pleasure in doing and learning new crafts such as primitve rug hooking, tole painting, knitting etc.. I have strong spiritual

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 5 hugs received, 4 hugs given, 1 journal comment, 1 journal post

    Yesterday

    • SlipperySlope commented on GeorgiaW’s journal entry wow 3:10pm

      JUST POPPING BY TO SAY HELLO. I HAVE BEEN OFF LINE BECAUSE I AM GOING THROUGH A REALLY ROUGH PATCH. I…  
    • SlipperySlope gave NaomiJane a thanks 3:08pm

      thanks for thinking about me. i really apreciate it. i have not been myself for three weeks.funny how…  

    Wednesday

  • Journal

    • AH...............DAMN!!!

      Mood November 18, 2009 5:53am

      I JUST TYPED A LONG JOURNAL ENTRY AND I LOST IT!! dAMN, DAMN, DAMN!!!! I WILL TRY TO WRITE LATER. I AM IN A NOT SO GOOD PLACE IN MY MIND RIGHT …

    • A QUIET DAY

      Mood November 8, 2009 8:39am

      It is Sunday and a cloudy, cool day. I am just catching up on my journals for the day. I hope everyone is having a good morning and for those that …
    • Journal Entry for November 7, 2009

      Mood November 7, 2009 7:33am

      OLD BORDER 

       

       

      NEW BORDER

      Well, you can see what I have been up to....more  renos. On Thursday my girlfriend, Nat, came over at 8:30 …
    • UNDER THE WEATHER

      Mood November 4, 2009 7:13am

      I am feeling a little green around the gills today so this will be short. I started yesterday with a headache at 12, just a tinge through the …
    • TICKLED PINK!

      Mood November 3, 2009 7:37am

      I am tickled pink this morning. I went to early weigh in at Weight Watchers and I lost another 2.6 pounds this week. So for two weeks I have lost …

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  • Hugbook

    Give SlipperySlope a hug



    • Hug

      From NaomiJane Yesterday

      Thinking about you and hope you are feeling better Naomi xo

    • Hug

      From NaomiJane Wednesday

      It was way more than concern, you scared the crap out of me. I am really sorry you are down right now and hope you feel better soon. I'll see you in my prayers. Naomi xo

    • Thanks

      From NaomiJane Wednesday

      Thanks for the hug. I was really getting worried and was ready to call out the troops. Last night when I as laying in bed I though "I am going to look at her friends list" and write them and see if they heard for you and if you were alright I had a sneaken suspicion that you were in a bad place. I will pray for you and hope you get out of there as fast as you can Love Naomi xo

    • Hug

      From penny59 Wednesday

      i am sorry that you are not feeling well. dont worry about me. please take good care of yourself and know that this too shall paass. big hugs my friend.. love marie

    • Prayer

      From NaomiJane November 14

      Ok it sounds like you are not feeling well. I will say a prayer for you and hope you feel better soon. Hang in there. Naomi xo

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  • Goals

    Progress

    0 %

    Goal End Date is Mar 27, 09 240 days ago.
    Current Weight (Lbs)
    150
    Goal Completed on Oct 9, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I have been bipolar for 14 years. It took two and a half years before they got my meds right. I was unable to teach during this time. Then I went back to teaching and did well for 10 years, only the occasional bout. However, as of Feb.2006 I have been unable to work and my depression is not getting any better despite the numerous meds I'm on 14 a day!! They keep trying new things but nothing seems to work. I have fair days, bad days and then there's the days from hell. Each day is an adventure.

      Treatments

      Luvox Not Working
      I had the shakes so bad I could not eat soup.
      Prozac Not Working
      Made me more depressed
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      Counsellor is very supportive, knowledgeable and understanding
      Clonazepam Working / Worked
      makes me dopey
      Biaxin Too Soon to Tell
      Depakote Working / Worked
      Main drug for my treatment for the last 10 years, was working up to 16 months ago.
    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      I've had bipolar disorder for about 14 years. I missed 2 and 1/2 years of teaching while they got the meds right epival and lithium, eventually just epival and a sleep med. I was fine for 10 years, just the odd bout of depression every couple of months but a few days off and sleeping kept me on track. However, since Feb.2006 I've been unable to work because my symtoms are so bad and they can get the meds right. The anti-depressants actually make me more depressed.

      Treatments

      Group Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      Good to hear others have the same thoughts and feelings as you. Learned some new coping strategies.A good place to feel somewhat normal.
      Depakote Working / Worked
      The main med for me for 14 years. It seems to have lost it's punch. But then again what would I be like with out it.
      Clonazepam Somewhat Helpful
      helps with the anxiety a bit but makes me very sluggish
      Lunesta Working / Worked
      Gives me the restful sleep I need without it I sleep only 2 hours a night.
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