Mom Sick Again
June 30, 2009 9:28pm
Mom got admitted on Tuesday last week. She was really sick and having suicidal ideation. I do not think that she will be able to live on her …
arlene17
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About Me
arlene17
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About Me
Dx BP I Mixed 6/07. Prob been bp since my late teens. Still trying to figure out my way thru this world. Can't keep a job more that a few years. Too aggressive personality. Overcompensation for childhood traumas I guess. Worked on that to the hilt, just doesn't get any better. External stressors cause me to become unstable, it really kicks up my bp.
Dx BP I Mixed 6/07. Prob been bp since my late teens. Still trying to figure out my way thru this world. Can't keep a job more that a few years. Too aggressive personality. Overcompensation for childhood traumas I guess. Worked on that to the hilt, just doesn't get any better. External stressors cause me to become unstable, it really kicks up my bp.
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golf, dining, wine tasting, gourmet cooking, baseball, music
golf, dining, wine tasting, gourmet cooking, baseball, music
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Feel Better For Sure
December 20, 2008 9:50am
Met with my manager yesterday. Definitely on right track. I just wish it didn't require things to be right with the world for things to be right …
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New Manager
December 19, 2008 7:34am
I am terrified awfulizing the whole situation about getting a new manager. I will be just finishing the work improvement plan when he …
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Going to work today....Feeling very apprehensive
December 8, 2008 7:43am
I am going to work today. I had a terrible weekend. Had to use my Klonopin for my anxiety which unfortunately I've had to do for the last 3 …
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Hi Arlene, hope all is well, also things are much better on my end. Have a great weekend :)
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Thank you so much Arlene. It's been a horrible day /week - I am so paranoid at work it's not even funny, I had to leave today. If there is nothing going on at work that would threaten my job in any way, then I'm truly crazy and neither one of these scenarios are good. I'll have to explain why I literally "ran" out of the office today, just briefly informing my supervisor that I was not well and had to see a doctor. At this point I think I will disclose that I have BP next week... not sure yet. I am very blessed to have a supportive family and I also very much appreciate you reaching out today. Thank you! I'm going to see my pdoc in a bit. I'll be in touch.
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Arlene, your posting really touched me on a very personal level, because our stories have a lot in common. Hope things get better for you - they have for me.
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a quick hug and hello from me... hoping u r doing well... we haven't been in touch in a while... pls take care...
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My Wishes For You I look to the new year and my wish for you; Peace within your heart Love from family and friends Faith to guide your way Hope to to make it through each day Sunshine to light the day Heavenly Stars to wish upon Rainbows to to let you know there is a tomorrow A tear to show compassion A heart to hold the love But most of all I wish for you to feel my hand in yours, To know I am here if you stumble or fall. To bring you cheer, to bring you love, to return the love you always share with me. Teresa
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Close Bipolar Disorder
I am 43 years old, dx bp I Mixed 6/07. Still trying to figure everything out. 9/07, more peaceful than I've ever been in my entire life. I thought everyone had 5-6 layers of thoughts in their heads at all times....
Treatments
- Invega Working / Worked
- Really didn't want to take this at first, but OMG. Wonderful results.
- Lamictal Working / Worked
- Wonderfully improved...
- Lithium Not Working
- Terrible constipation and pulled me too far toward depression. Switching to Lamictal. Just can't poop...
- Topamax Working / Worked
- Appetite GONE immediately after first dose. Gained 15lbs after starting Lithium. Love the Topamax. No bad side effects as long as you drink lots of water. Love it!!
Close Physical & Emotional Abuse
My father was physically and emotionally abused as a child. He continued the cycle with me and my 3 younger brothers with emotional abuse. Thank God my mother was able to prevent a lot of physical abuse. The results in me from the emotional abuse has been paralyzing and I never realized how badly until now. I have recently been dx with bi-polar I mixed and crashed in June. I've been married 25 years to the most wonderful man and we have 2 children 21 girl, 16 boy.
Treatments
- Abuse Counseling Working / Worked
- Hardest thing I've ever done before. Going back there and listening to my younger brother scream.
- Plendil Working / Worked
- still tweaking the meds since medical dx.
Open Bipolar Disorder - Teen
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Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
I've been dx with bipolar and want to learn more about PTSD. I was emotionally abused for 17 years by my father until I married and I saw my younger brother emotionally and physically abused for the same period of time.
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