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  • About Me

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    joankmli

    Female, 30
    FL, USA
    Member since August 22, 2007

    • About Me

      I am living with Bipolar Disorder. I am also Diabetic, and have Polycystic Ovairian Syndrome. I get depressed alot and would like to have someone to talk to when i am down. Also i would like to help others when they are down and need a shoulder to cry on. I am a good listener and A good friend. I believe that we are to care about and respect each other. I'm always open to meeting new people and making and keeping friends.

      I am living with Bipolar Disorder. I am also Diabetic, and have Polycystic Ovairian Syndrome. I get depressed alot and would like to have someone to talk to when i am down. Also i would like to help others when they are down and need a shoulder to cry on. I am a good listener and A good friend. I believe that we are to care about and respect each other. I'm always open to meeting new people and making and keeping friends.

    • Interests

      I enjoy reading a good novel, writing poetry and short stories.I like to watch a good comedy, horror, action, drama movies, and reality tv.

      I enjoy reading a good novel, writing poetry and short stories.I like to watch a good comedy, horror,

  • Recent Activity

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  • Journal

    • happy

      Mood September 29, 2009 11:34am

      i've started the nursing program aug. 31 and i got a 96 on my first class. i'm feeling good and excited about going to school. i've …

    • i'm sad

      Mood August 26, 2009 5:04pm

      my mother in law just passed away in her sleep last weekend. she wasn't sick or anything. it was so unexpected. though my husband and i are not …

    • Journal Entry for July 22, 2009

      Mood July 22, 2009 2:41pm

      i've been doing ok. went to pdoc appointment like 2 weeks ago. she raised the dosage of my anti depressant. i have not started taking the higher …

    • sadness

      Mood June 24, 2009 1:04pm

      i am in a state of sadness right now. i cant seem to shake the depression. things are just not going right on the job. and i think that they dont …
    • Doing better

      Mood May 28, 2009 7:48pm

      Both mom and Dad are doing better. I'm glad that they are alright. I was worrying my head off. I thank God.

       

      I did my psych evaluation …

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      I HAVE BIPOLAR 1. IT TOOK ME A WHILE TO ACCEPT THE FACT THAT I HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS THAT NEEDS MEDICAL TREATMENT. BUT I'M GLAD TO HAVE IT UNDER CONTROL NOW.

      Treatments

      Ativan Working / Worked
      HELPS WITH SLEEP
      Lamictal Working / Worked
      LAMICTAL. I TOLERATE IT VERY WELL NOW.
      Risperdal Not Working
      IT WORKS OK. I DONT LIKE THE WEIGHT GAIN PART. AND THE KNOWING THAT IT MAY MAKE MY DIABETES WORSE. I'M A LITTLE AFRAID OF THAT.
      Wellbutrin Somewhat Helpful
    • Close Diabetes Type 2

      I HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES I'M AM ON MEDS TO HELP ME CONTROL MY SUGAR LEVELS. SO FAR EVERYTHING IS LOOKING GOOD.

      Treatments

      Byetta Too Soon to Tell
      MY DOC JUST PRESCRIBED THIS TO ME. HOPEFULLY IT WORKS WELL WITH MY OTHER MEDS.
      Glucovance Working / Worked
      THIS IS WORKING WELL WITH ALL MY OTHER MEDS.
      Januvia Working / Worked
      IT'S WORKING TO HELP KEEP MY SUGAR LEVELS UNDER CONTROL.
    • Open Schizophrenia

      AT TIMES I STILL GET EXTREMELY PARANOID BUT THE MEDS HELP ME TO KEEP IT UNDER CONTROL MOST OF THE TIME.

      Treatments

      Invega Working / Worked
      ABSOLUTELY WORKS WITHOUT HARDLY ANY SIDE EFFECTS. I TOLERATE IT VERY WELL.
    • Open Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

      I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN WHEN I WAS LIKE 22. I WAS TRYIN TO CONCIEVE WITH MY HUSBAND WHEN WE WERE TOGETHER AND NOTHING HAPPENDED. I WAS DEVASTATED WHEN I FOUND THAT I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HAVE KIDS.

      Treatments

      Clomid Not Working
      DIDNT WORK
      Provera Working / Worked
      IT WORKED AT THE TIME
    • Open Paranoia

      Even though I'm currently on meds, I still get extremely paranoid at times.

      Treatments

      Invega Working / Worked
    • Open Shyness

      I am a very shy person. Almost to the point of being anti- social. I don't like being this way. But i've been like this all my life.

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Too Soon to Tell
      I'm currently in a therapy group, but have not spoken up yet.
      Self-help Considering
      Looking for a self help book that specifically deals with shyness.
      Socializing Considering
    • Open Loneliness

      Feeling lonely at times.

    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I suffer from deep depression at times. When it hits, it's so hard to come out of. Would like to talk to someone at times.

      Treatments

      Wellbutrin Working / Worked
      Writing Working / Worked
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