Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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CatinMichigan
CatinMichigan

Sorry I haven't been on DS lately. I fell and broke my right shoulder. Waiting for the last week to see the orthopedic surgeon for my MRI results. I'm right-handed, so I've been trying not to use my shoulder as much as I can. I'll let you know the results, some time after tomorrow. In the meantime, I've been off work for going on almost 2 weeks (I'm on disability, but count on my part-time job cashiering to pay all my bills). At the same time, I have a sore in my mouth that I've had for about 4 weeks now. I went to see the dentist and he gave me a prescription of antibiotics that did NOT get rid of the sore or infection. I smoke. Of course, the first symptom of mouth cancer is a sore in your mouth that doesn't go away. All of this just makes me want to smoke more. I see my PCP tomorrow for a PE and, of course, will have her check out the sore on my gums. I'm really worrried about both my MRI results about my shoulder (do I need surgery?) and my mouth sore. I'm having a lot of anxiety about these issues.



Catherine

Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug Catherine..... I am so sorry that you're going through so much..... It reads like you must be in a lot of pain....

I hope that you'll heal quickly …. If the mouth sore is persisting I would go back to see your doctor/dentist..... xo
arfie
arfie
Welcome back, Catherine. You've been missed.

It's hard to avoid anxiety when dealing with health issues. We're listening, if you care to share.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
((Hugs)) I’m a smoker too and seeing those commercials about people with holes in their throat, missing part of their jaw, they scare the crap out of me. But it’s an addiction and I struggle to quit. Let us know what the drs say. In the meantime ((Hugs))
CatinMichigan
CatinMichigan
Thanks so much everybody for your support!
TC40
TC40
Praying for your speedy recovery!!!!
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