Journal Entry for November 6, 2009
November 6, 2009 7:53pm
Progress
90 %
Goal End Date is Jun 30, 09 144 days ago.
barbdetroit
6:37pm, August 28, 2009
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About Me
barbdetroit
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About Me
I have been diagnosed with BP for 9 years also, I suffer from PTSD. I am 43 yrs. old. I'm still confused at how it has overtaken every aspect of my life...but I am dealing with it. I have 2 lovely children, a husband who tries, and understands. My life is finally my own again and I am thankful for all the great friends I have on DS.
I have been diagnosed with BP for 9 years also, I suffer from PTSD. I am 43 yrs. old. I'm still confused at how it has overtaken every aspect of my life...but I am dealing with it. I have 2 lovely children, a husband who tries, and understands. My life is finally my own again and I am thankful for all the great friends I have on DS.
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Interests
Mural painting, I love racketball, scrabble and backgammon. I have three close friends, by choice. My interests also include lots and lots of reading. It's how I diagnosed myself with having Bipolar Disorder.
Mural painting, I love racketball, scrabble and backgammon. I have three close friends, by choice. My
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Journal
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THE CANDY STORE
October 30, 2009 6:29pm
The store is coming along so nicely. The sky blue walls turned out to be darker than I wanted, but they look stunning.
The wall is up, …
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I GOT THE KEYS!!!!
October 17, 2009 10:28am
I got the keys to my new building last night. I'm so very excited. Ken and his twin brother, Keith, will be erecting a wall and the …
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Hugbook
Good Luck
Wishing you lots of luck on your grand opening!! I can't wait to hear all about it! Take care of yourself!! I know things will go wonderfully!! Much love to you. Katey xxxx
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Prayer
I'm praying for a SWEET opening for you. I know everything will be fine. You're such a smart woman who knows what she's doing!! Keep positive my sister friend! I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed too :) Much love, Katey xo
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Superhero Status
You're so very sweet! Your hug was just delightful! I'll be praying for you, and keeping my fingers and toes crossed for the big day. Your store sounds so nice!! I'm glad you like the curtains. Like I said before, you're business will be a great success!! Who doesn't like candy?!! I sure do wish I could see the store. I envision it being so cozy and inviting. I'm one of your biggest cheerleaders. I have total and complete in you!! I know you're nervous and that's only normal. Pretty soon, you'll be on your way to a wonderful fun business :) I really admire you! It takes a lot of courage to open your own business. You're doing it!! I can't wait to hear how things went on opening day :) Just have fun and relax. Everything will be just fine! You're an intelligent woman. That's a big plus in running a business. I'm just so thrilled for you!! Keep up the great work!! I'm with you all the way my sister! Much love your way, xxxx
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Little Love
Hi Barb! *waves* xoxoxo
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Little Love
Sending you lots of love and support my sweet sister!! Your friend, Katey xoxoxox
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Goals
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Support Groups
Close Bipolar Disorder
Diagnosied 9 years ago(damn) and still somewhat struggling. I had a great new Dr., but insurance got cut off. Now, since the 1st, I've been off my Abilify. I have a great husband and 2 health-beautiful girls. Life is pretty good considering...
Treatments
- Abilify Working / Worked
- Wonderful, God sent
- Lactose-Free Diet Working / Worked
- I feel that eating excessive amounts of dairy throws my mood into manic.
- Lithium Working / Worked
- Never thought of all the side effects I had while taking it. I feel so much more clear.
Close Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Barb, 42 and a wife, and mother of 2 girls. I struggle but cope with Bipolar 1 & PTSD and continue to make progress with reading, being aware of side effects and paying attention to my body and what it is telling me on how my moods are. Looking for insight, insight and more insight. Willing to start at the bottom. LOL
Treatments
- Abilify Working / Worked
- Excellent med. EXCELLENT so much better than Lithium.
- Art Working / Worked
- Painting is so theraputic. I love playing racketball and realaxing with scrabble or backgammon. It sooths my soul.
- Effexor Not Working
- Did not work for me.
- Guided Imagery Working / Worked
- How wonderful is this?
- Music Working / Worked
- Does wonders for my mood.
- Paxil Not Working
- Did not work.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- It always helps to have an outside opinion.
- Reading Working / Worked
- Reading, reading and more reading. Self help books are my favorite.
- Seroquel Not Working
- Gave me severe headaches-like my head was going to explode.
- Supportive Care Working / Worked
- My husband.
- Zoloft Not Working
- Worked for about 2 wks in bringing mood up. Didn't work after that.
- Biaxin Not Working
- The devil drug for me. Made me RAGE. Didnt dig that at all.
- Prozac Working / Worked
- Works really well with Abilify.
- Clonazepam Working / Worked
- A mild aid in calming anxiety.
