Journal Entry for November 6, 2009
November 6, 2009 7:53pm
Progress
90 %
Goal End Date is Jun 30, 09 132 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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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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Chocolate
I'm so pleased your store is coming along! The shelves sound great! I can't wait until opening day!! I'm sorry to hear about you and your husband. Only you know what's right!! I'm always with you my sister! It is so hard to find true genuine friends. I'm blessed to have you in my life!! You're such an inspiration to me! I don't talk to dad about my panic attacks. He has my mom to worry about, and I wouldn't want to worry him. He has a lot on his plate. Plus, he knows all about them. I've had these panic attacks since I was a little girl. The snow finally melted away here. Phewwww! I can see my lawn again :) I'll be going out for coffee with dad today :) I'll be thinking of you, and keeping my fingers crossed for your candy store!! Love you much my sister!! Katey xoxoxo
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Well, we finally got snow. Yuck! We received 3 inches of that white stuff. My driveway needed to be snow plowed. It melted some yesterday, but we still have a lot left. It's suppose to be in the high 50s next week. I'm hoping the snow melts then. You've been doing awesome on your goals. I'm so proud of you! Dad and I still go out for our coffee dates :) Mom is healthy and happy in the Alzheimers Unit. I'll be going to dad's place on Thanksgiving. It'll be just the two of us. I'll help him prepare the feast :) I'm doing well. I still get those nasty panic attacks. I'm able to get out of the house for a little while. I can drive to the important places like the bank, my doctors, salon, bank, and pharmacy. I thank the good Lord for that! I just can't believe the holidays are approaching. I always get a real tree for Christmas. I decorate it with tiny white lights, red bows, and silver beads. It's so pretty! I go crazy decorating the inside of my house :) I have fun doing it. How have you been? I know you've been busy. The opening will be a big success!! You've put in a lot of hard work into your business! I'm praying everything goes well for you. You deserve it!! I miss you my sister!! Take time to take care of yourself!! Love you much, Katey xo
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What a great goal!! Keep laughing!!
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Shout Out
You're doing great!!
Present
Happy Birthday! I'd meant to send this on the 2nd.
Hope you had a lovely time.
E.
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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.
