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- I have been bipolar for 38 years, since I was ten. I was just in the hospital last month for an adjustment to my meds., and I am feeling much MUCH better now.I am 48, and on SSI, but I am also the primary caregiver to my two parents. Papa has...
- Well, I finally got to go out. Mom's clinical depression is finally getting treated (with Cymbalta, that Papa and I also take--now all of us take it!!!). She started on 30 mg a day on Tuesday and is already feeling better. She goes up to 60 mg...
- I am under a lot of stress right now, and I have been having cravings lately. I put these back to my Higher Power who I choose to call God, and I tell my sponsor. I also go to online recovery sites.I haven't had a drink since 2006, but there is...
- I use a pain cream with ketamine, baclofen, neurontin, and cyclobenzamide and a couple other ingredients in it sometimes for my abdominal pain. Question: Does anyone know if using a tens interferes with pain cream?Does the heating pad interfere...
- I have recently been in the hospital for a mixed episode, had my meds changed, and care for my two senior parents who have a lot of needs, both physical and cognitive in nature. I feel like I am being stretched to the max, and it is really hard on...
- I take care of both parents, both with walkers, Mom also with a wheelchair, both with diapers. Commode too.New obstacle: Mom has come down with clinical depression and wants my attention constantly. She can't stand it if I am not with her all...
- I just got out of the hospital on the fourth of July, and I was doing a little better, but still dragging, and very anxious, having a hard time. I was also in a lot of pain, because I have a medical condition, an abdominal tumor which cannot be...
- Hi, I'm Ayla and I am an alcoholic, sober by the Grace of God. I haven't had a drink since October 20, 2007, and I have been completely sober since I last abused Norco six months ago to the day on January 20. I have been in AA for 28 years, but for...
- Hi, I'm ayla, I am 48 and have chronic illness and bipolar, but I am stable.I take care of my mom (72) who had a stroke after hydrocephalus brain surgery and got home from the nursing home in March (she is receiving home physical therapy). Mom is...
- Hi, I'm Ayla and I suffered for years with agoraphobia. I would only leave the house to go to the dr's office. I had food delivered, groceries too, and ordered everything from catalogs and Amazon. When my Mom broke her back in 2013, I used to...
- On July 21, I will be celebrating six months clean and sober from abusing norco. It's been a long journey, and I have to say, I am so so glad I stopped pill-popping! I only abused my own prescription, but that was even bad enough! Glad to be...
- I just got out of the hospital for what seems like the millionth time. I had a mixed episode triggered by a medication change. Although I am feeling much better, I feel like I lost a month of my life, and I feel that I let down my family, yet...
- I tapered down in the last year and a half from 150 of fentanyl patch down to nothing, was off the patch for two months, now had to go back on. Am now on 25. I feel a little disappointed that I was unable to maintain my pain control without...
- I have an inoperable abdominal tumor, and I us a fentanyl patch (75) and pain creme with Ketamine about 4 times a week, in addition to a tens unit and a heat pad or hot water bottle.I also had to eliminate most fat and all the "white foods" like...
- I am 47, been bipolar wince I was ten, my meds are stable, am having problems with life. I am on SSI, and have been on it for 11 years. I am having life stress from taking care of my father who has Parkinson's and my Mom who has another brain...