computerbob1’s Profile

Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

I have recurring depression episodes related to my bipolar.

Treatments

Desipramine Somewhat Helpful

Effexor Somewhat Helpful

Paxil Not Working

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

worked when I could afford it

Trazodone Working / Worked

for sleeping

Wellbutrin Working / Worked

worked when I could afford it

Writing Working / Worked

Open Family & Friends of Bipolar

I am Bipolar and I am looking for a supportive community to refer my family and friends.

Open Alcoholism

I'm a third generation Alcoholic. Had problems as a teen but have managed to stay sober for several years. I seem to have what some call dry drunks related to my bipolar illness where I isolate and make bad decisions as if I was binging.

Treatments

12 Step Program Working / Worked

AA Meetings Working / Worked

Al-Anon Working / Worked

Willpower Working / Worked

I know that Alcohol will affect my bipolar meds so I avoid using it. My life is hard enough without booze complicating things. Not to mention the bad memories of from earlier times.

Open Arthritis

Suspect my problem is age related.

Treatments

Tylenol Working / Worked

Temporary relief

Physical Exercise Working / Worked

Notice when my activity is low, more joints begin to hurt for longer times.

Open Anger Management

I believe anger just like self preservation is something everyone has. Those of us with BP got a little more anger and a little less self preservation so we have a little more of a challenge managing them. But it can be managed! I took a course in anger management where most of the students there were court ordered by a judge. i learned a lot. Anger can be managed. Anyone who has anger problems and says he/she is too old or too bipolar to change should be avoided!

Treatments

Group Therapy Working / Worked

I took a course in anger management where most of the students there were court ordered by a judge. i learned a lot. Anger can be managed. Anyone who has anger problems and says he/she is too old or too bipolar to change should be avoided!

Open Senior Dating & Sexuality

Senior and trying to date with little success ...

Open Senior Health & Aging

I am a senior concerned about health and how to age gracefully.

Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

I had a Physical & Emotionally abusive childhood. I made a conscious choice to not carry it into my adult life with some success.

Treatments

Divorce Not Working

Was probably best for my wife but not what I wanted

Forgiveness Working / Worked

Open Diabetes Type 2

I am in the age group where the percentage is a significantly higher risk. I am overweight and there are others in my family who have this condition so i am here to learn about it.

Open Breakups & Divorce

Been there, done this. I found this community very helpful and full of resources.

Treatments

Couples Counseling Somewhat Helpful

Forgiveness Working / Worked

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

Talking Working / Worked

Open ADHD / ADD

DX Bipolar but have often wondered if I maybe Adult ADD instead or in addition

Treatments

Ritalin Working / Worked

took Ritalin years ago and liked how I felt on it

Wellbutrin Working / Worked

Liked but it did make me a little too hyper

Open Achromatopsia

I am terribly color blind but I can see the basic colors. I have trouble with reds and greens used in pastels.

Open The 2008 Financial Crisis

Waiting for the other shoe to drop!