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  • About Me

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    dancingd

    Female, 57
    Central Valley,small town, CA, USA
    Member since June 25, 2007

    • About Me

      57.probably BP since early 20's.Was unDxed..lived a hypomanic life for over 30 yrs.Quite funtional, successful career, moved to a small town(miss the bright lights of the SF Bay Area)..careened into depression..my first..then sling shot into mania. Family drug me into see a Pdoc, been Dxed 7yrs..still working at finding a really stable place in my life.My Crisis Buddies are auntfeather and RKB .

      57.probably BP since early 20's.Was unDxed..lived a hypomanic life for over 30 yrs.Quite funtional, successful career, moved to a small town(miss the bright lights of the SF Bay Area)..careened into depression..my first..then sling shot into mania. Family drug me into see a Pdoc, been Dxed 7yrs..still working at finding a really stable place in my life.My Crisis Buddies are auntfeather and RKB .

    • Interests

      Gardening, my little dogs, intellegent conversation...hard to come by in these parts.Exploring the vast wonders of the human mind and spirit.

      Gardening, my little dogs, intellegent conversation...hard to come by in these parts.Exploring the vast

  • Journal

    • It's Quiet Today

      Mood November 6, 2009 4:05pm

       

       

      Maybe too quiet?

       

      I showered and dressed,even did my hair and make-up...then it came to me,I didn't have any place to go,or …

    • Changing

      Mood November 5, 2009 8:38am

       

       

      I haven't felt much like journaling lately..maybe because I have been staying with my mom so much,and I don't have a computer at …

    • Who Am I Kidding?

      Mood October 17, 2009 6:54pm

      For the first time in almost 8 years of treatments,I flaked out on a Pdoc appointment.

       

      I called his office the morning of my Appt and gave some …

    • OOPS!

      Mood October 14, 2009 2:53pm

      After my last journal entry,and the many positive comments(thank you all)..I seemed to have fallen into a deep funk.

       

      I feel like I've lost …

    • Mirror Mirror On The Wall

      Mood September 19, 2009 5:05am

       

       

      I saw my Pdoc,and we discussed a wellness plan for me..I told him I had a hard time knowing even what to do,except Xanax and …

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      From OzMuncher Today

      Yeah, anything in the Bible bores me to sleep too.They should have had centerfolds etc xx

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      From OzMuncher Today

      If you try to sleep, your mind and body will feel a little stronger each day.Whether it is a struggle or not for the heart isn't really of utmost importance. A routine is the best giver back of what respect you show toward it.Goodnight.Tomorrow. xxx

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      From Meekacat Today

      TY!!! We're doing fine. I'm just battling the arthritis pain. The weather here in Montana makes it worse. Winters are long. High today was 40 F. It's been in the 30's this past week. YUCK!

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      From Meekacat Today

      Hey sweetie, sending you a hug and love. How are you doing? oxoxox Sandra

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      From lou2 Today

      oh I didn't see those! Eek :(

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      Dx 7yrs ago....Hypomanic most of my adult life. Hit a series of crisis...spiral down to phycotic depression...mixed episodes.

      Treatments

      Depakote Working / Worked
      1st time in years feel more like my old self.Hair loss and some other weird things..puffing of checks..yes ,it's a side effect!Leg cramping .Some dizzy spells
      Lithium Too Soon to Tell
      Just re-added Lithium to meds combo..we'll see how it goes this time
      BuSpar Working / Worked
      I find it eases my anxiety very well
    • Close DailyStrength Members Community

      As a long time Ds BP group memeber,I thought I could add some positive feedback,or interesting thoughts to the group

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