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  • About Me

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    luthier23

    Male, 25
    Little Falls, MN, USA
    Member since January 7, 2007

    • About Me

      Love to listen to and play music. Been dianosed bipolar for 5 years and meds don't seem to be working. Having trouble getting out of bed and family is getting frusterated with me.

      Love to listen to and play music. Been dianosed bipolar for 5 years and meds don't seem to be working. Having trouble getting out of bed and family is getting frusterated with me.

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 1 hug received

    November 20

    • luthier23 gave cassie3 a hug 9:56pm

      I had kind of a bad night last night, but things have turned around a little. Thanks for checking in…  

    November 19

    • luthier23 gave KaciSnow a little love 11:44pm

      Hey. Noticed your status and thought I'd send you a little love. I saw your from Texas and I don't know…  
  • Journal

    • Confused

      Mood November 14, 2009 7:02am

      This is by Guy Davis.  I'm not sure if he wrote it but I'm pretty sure he did.  I've made it a goal to learn and play it.  …

    • It starts now

      Mood September 28, 2009 7:41pm

      I'm currently at a half a pack a day.  Sometimes more.  This first week I'm starting slow.  No more then 10 a day. Then next …
    • The blues have fallen

      Mood August 17, 2009 11:44pm

      Well it was probably 65 today here and windy.  One of those days where the sun was shining and the wind was whipping, and on a summer day with …
    • This entry is private

    • Another heated Mom confrontation.....

      Mood July 15, 2009 2:57am

          After a couple of days of feeling pretty down on myself I finally started to feel better.  I did a lot of the things I …

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    • Hug

      From caffiend115 Yesterday

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    • Hug

      From cassie3 November 20

      Yes, good days are the best. Havent been having to many lately, but I feel like its finally given me the boost I need to get myself together. You have the sad face on your status. Is everything okay?

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From cassie3 November 18

      Hey thanks for the random hug, they are the best kind. I am actualy doing pretty good today. How are you doing?

    • Hug

      From cassie3 November 2

      Hey, good to hear from you. Well, things could be better. How are you doing?

    • Good Luck

      From Devon October 23

      Just wanted to stop by & see how you've been. I haven't logged on for a long time and just checking on some peeps. I'm glad to see that you're trying to stop smoking! I know it's hard but hang in there and the benefits will outweigh the negatives. Good luck dude!

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  • Goals

    50 days smoke free. Last update Sep 28, 09

    Progress

    10 %

    Goal End Date is Nov 4, 09 26 days ago.
    days sober (days)
    46

    Progress

    10 %

    Goal End Date is Mar 1, 08 639 days ago.
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  • Support Groups

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I was diagnosed bipolar 5 years ago and have had some good periods and bad periods...Currently having a major depressive episode and nothing seems to be working! I have troubles getting out of bed in the morning and falling asleep at night. I feel lost.

      Treatments

      Effexor Working / Worked
      Sent me into my first manic episode...(hospitalization)
      Lexapro Working / Worked
      First time I went on it it worked well. This time it hasn't seemed to do much..No longer taking it.
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      Depakote Somewhat Helpful
      Did well sometimes just on this and one other med.
      Zyprexa Working / Worked
      has worked well with depakote.
    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      Treatments

      Depakote Working / Worked
      Helps stabalize mood swings
      Lamictal Somewhat Helpful
      Just went off...Was on for a while and then stopped taking it..Didn't seem to make a difference to me...May go back on
      Zyprexa Working / Worked
      Seems to work
    • Open Anxiety

      I'm diagnosed bipolar but have alot of anxiety and nervousness along with depression that goes with it.

      Treatments

      Breathwork Somewhat Helpful
      When I can stay focused long enough to count my breathes it works
      BuSpar Not Working
      Lexapro Somewhat Helpful
      Think this med got me out of a funk the last time along with other things. Hasn't worked in the recent past though.
      Paxil Not Working
    • Open Smoking Addiction & Recovery

      Have been a smoker for about 6 years. Have made a couple half hearted attempts on quiting but am looking to get healthy mentally and physically.

      Treatments

      Cold Turkey Somewhat Helpful
      Made it a few days
      Commit Lozenge Working / Worked
      Works really well for me
      Wellbutrin Not Working
      Took it as an antidepressant and it didn't do much for either problem.
      Nicotine Patch Not Working
      Doesn't do much
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