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    About Me

    I'm married and the mother of 3 wonderful little boys. I suffer Bipolar and ADD. I'm sure I have much more going on in my little brain! I have a great sense of humor, but I can be very serious when I need to be. I'm a kid at heart, I still love to color, swing at the park and watch cartoons. Transformers the Animated Series is awesome! Anything else you want to know, just ask!

    Interests

    I love to read when I have the time. I love art, but haven't found the time or patience to draw. Most of my drawings look more like tattoo art. Pretty cool! I love music, almost anything except opra & jazz... yawn! Some of my favorite bands are Celldweller, Primer 55, Breaking Benjamin, Flyleaf, Mindless Self Indulgence and Kottonmouth Kings. I also love movies. I prefer geeky comedy or horror. Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The Princess Bride, Robin Hood: Men in Tights and anything with Jack Black. I love, love love zombie movies!

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  • Journal

    • NEVER AGAIN

      Mood July 5, 2008 10:16pm

      I can feel the life draining from me.  It's taking too long for the damn meds to work, if they even will work.  Everyday is becoming …

    • Sorry I haven't been online much

      Mood June 25, 2008 7:17pm

      My monitor broke at home so I use my folks computer when I can.  Promise to update more, when I can!
    • When Will My Life Get Better?

      Mood June 15, 2008 12:14pm

      I'm so tired of feeling like I walk on glass shards.  Everything I do is wrong, the way I do it is wrong, breathing is wrong.

       

      I try and …

    • Day 1 of mission: Bring My Sexy Back

      Mood June 9, 2008 12:20pm

      I started my low carb diet today.  I have been doing well.  I had hash browned zucchini and ham for breakfast, a peach for snack.  …

    • YAY FOR ME!

      Mood June 6, 2008 2:20pm

      I finally found a job after 6 months of searching.  It isn't much, but it'll keep me busy and bring in some money.  I'll be a …

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    • Hug

      From mysticdawnie July 11

      Hi! This is Dawn, the founder of the "Ladies BP with me" group, I just wanted to say thank you for being part of the group and to remind you its there if you are in need of any support or if you need to vent or just have anything to say! Thank you for joining and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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      From andrew08 July 8

      we all need a big hug from time to time so here is one to use for your self

    • Hug

      From chrystalbellered July 8

      huge hugs for you. you do have friends, probably just like mine, in this puter.

    • Hug

      From ataraxia June 27

      I totally sympathize with what you said on the board, I fell a lot like that too. Best wishes.

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      From PsHOrTy June 24

      thank u for being a friend.i know i have been working a lot lately but i think of u all often and miss u.i posted a journal update and will try to get back online when i can.be well friend.karen and i are ok.the kids are good.jordans in indiana with my mom.skatin when i can.lol.and playing lots of video games when i get off work.lol

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    Goal End Date is Sep 17, 08 55 more days.
    Goal Completed on Apr 17, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close ADHD / ADD

      My 4 year old has recently been diagnosed with ADHD and Delayed Development of Speech. My son can be difficult at times, mostly in public or around other people, so it's diffcult to take him out. He has 2 little brothers whom adore him, however he can bully my 2 year old. He has gotten so bad here recently, he's been expelled from Pre-school, he's been eating paper like it's candy and he just won't listen no matter how much I stand my ground. I just need some support and maybe advice.

      Treatments

      Research Too Soon to Tell
      He's had an EEG and blood work.
      Focalin Working / Worked
      My 4 year old son has severe ADHD, he is taking Focalin 5mg, twice a day and it is working miracles!
    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I've suffered from depression since I ws in middle school. Over the years it would get better, then get worse. For the last year and a half, it's been horrible. My marriage is suffering, I keep messing up at work, I'm pretty much burner out on life. But for my family, I promised my husband I'd seek help.

      Treatments

      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Considering
      Haven't tried, but might be helpful.
      Lexapro Considering
      I've read that this is a great combo for GAD and depression.
      Meditation Working / Worked
      I don't ever seem to have the time anymore, with work and my boys.
      Paxil Somewhat Helpful
      Paxil ws great for my anxiety, but didn't do anything for my depression.
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      Helps in the beginning, until soemthing goes wrong.
      Prozac Not Working
      Never worked, just made me gain weight.
      Psychotherapy Considering
      Need to get in touch with someone.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Would be very helpful if I can get support.
      Trazodone Not Working
      I was a zombie
      Wellbutrin Not Working
      Made me manic, broke my hand in a manic episode.
      Writing Too Soon to Tell
      Just started keeping a journal online.
      Zoloft Not Working
      Never worked
    • Open Anger Management

      I've broken my hand by punching a fridge.

    • Open Bipolar Disorder

      Depression runs in my family, my sister is bipolar, I'm afraid I may be because nothing else helps and my symptoms are becoming more apparent.

    • Open Anxiety

      I've been diagnosed with GAD about 6 years ago.

      Treatments

      Breathwork Working / Worked
      Slow and steady
      BuSpar Not Working
      nothing
      Meditation Somewhat Helpful
      helps when I'm stressed, no time now though
      Paxil Working / Worked
      Help with my worries which threw me into an attack
      Positive Thinking Not Working
      had too many switches going off in my head to think positive during an attack
      Trazodone Not Working
      made me a zombie
      Valium Considering
      never tried it
      Xanax Somewhat Helpful
      helped me sleep when I had a million things on my mind, until I became addicted
      Zoloft Not Working
      did absolutely nothing
    • Open Healthy Relationships

      I've been married almost 2 years and our marriage has taken a terrible turn. Since I was diagnosed as Bipolar, my oldest son having ADHD, financial problems, my husband and I haven't had time to ourselves. I wish we could be as we were 4 years ago.

      Treatments

      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      We talk when we have the time. With 3 children it's not alot.
      Writing Somewhat Helpful
      I write out my frustrations, I don't know about him.
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