Journal Entry for January 17, 2008
January 17, 2008 4:07pm
Today is ok. I've got a headache and I'm out of Imitrex, but I'll get it afterwork, so I should be ok. I haven't really …
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I'm a 35 year old wife and mother of a 9 year old little girl. I was diagnosed with bipolar I in July 2005 after my entire life almost fell apart. Everyday is still a struggle, but I can only put it in Gods hands and he will do what needs to be done.
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January 16, 2008 2:52pm
"Simplify my life" is going pretty well actually. I've completley organized my master bedroom closet. Donated four large …
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Journal Entry for January 15, 2008
January 15, 2008 2:58pm
2008 Has not started very well. My husbands father has stage IV lung cancer and it's not looking good. My mother was just diagnosed …
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Journal Entry for January 15, 2008
January 15, 2008 2:55pm
Bipolar sucks. It's not fair. It's debilitating. And every morning when I take my meds I feel like you …
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FOREVER FRIENDS When you're down or feeling blue There's someone here who cares When people seem to walk right on by Or pass with vacant stars. You have a friend who cares for you And will always be close by Anytime you need to talk Or if you should need to cry. When your days are happy And your sadness seems to flee I'm still that faithful friend Oh, please remember me. When you need to share something That's caused your eyes to shine Then come to me and you will see That shine reflected in mine. I'm happy when you're happy, and I feel blue when you are blue And always and forever I'll be a friend to you. Copyright 1989, Teri (Teresa) Chase(Martini), All rights reserved
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Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there…to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson or help figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be but you lock eyes with them, you know that very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way. And sometimes things happen to you at the time that may seem horrible, painful and unfair, but in reflection you realize that without overcoming those obstacles you would never realize your potential, strength, will power or heart. Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of luck. Illness, love, lost moments of true greatness and sheer stupidity all occur to test limits of your soul. Without these small tests, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere safe and comfortable but dull and utterly pointless. The people you meet affect your life. The successes and downfalls that you experience can create whom you are, and the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact they are probably the most poignant and important ones. If someone hurts you, betrays you or breaks your heart, forgive them because they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to whom you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but also because they are teaching you to love and open your heart and eyes to little things. Make every day count. Appreciate everything that you possibly can, for you may never experience it again. Talk to people whom you have never talked to before, and actually listen. Let yourself fall in love, break free and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don't believe in yourself, no one else will believe in you. Create you own life and then go out and live it. Share this with anyone whom you believe has made a difference in your life!
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Think about getting rich: friendships are priceless, time is invaluable, health is wealth, and love is a treasure. Create a nest egg of beautiful memories that you can dip into from time to time to ease any sorrows. Have the kind of remembrances that raise you up with their worth and keep you there with their wonder. Always have a secret supply of hopes on hand to help you plan your tomorrows. Remember that when you invest in your dreams it is impossible to overpay. Give away smiles, and watch them come back to you a hundred times over. Stuff your pockets with kindness and optimism; there is nothing more precious in the world. I'm sharing this advice with you today because you are an important piece in the puzzle of my life. I hope you have an amazing day today and always!
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May God reach down and love you in His own special way. May you know you're loved, each and every day. May you see, from God's dear eyes, the value of your worth. May His love show you the most precious things on this earth. Amen.
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Close Bipolar Disorder
I was diagnosed with bipolar I in July of 2005 when my entire world blew up in my face, emotionally and financially. I had always been on something for depression, but the spending was OUT OF CONTROL, my mind was racing, and I was making VERY poor decisions where my marriage was concerned. I doing much better now. I still feel like there is some "tweaking" to do with my meds. I hope to meet others here. Sometimes it sucks thinking your the only one who has EVER felt this way before.
Treatments
- Lamictal Working / Worked
- Seems to be working. May be making me feel "confused" at times. Kind of like I'm "stupid" or something.
- Topamax Too Soon to Tell
- Took it before for migraines and worked great. Been having a lot of headaches lately so hopefully this will work again.
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- No bad side effects, seems to be working fine.
- Prozac Working / Worked
- Weaning myself off of this. Makes me feel like a zombie.
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- Take it only when needed for those pesky little anxiety attacks.
- Crying Working / Worked
- I don't know if it works of if I just change moods.
Close Migraine Headaches
I have suffered from migraines since I was about 9 years old. That has got to be some of the worst pain ever!!
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Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
After the birth of my daughter I balooned up to 260 lbs. I started my "lifestyle" change in January of 2001 and had gotten down to 162 lbs. That's 98 lbs. But, with all the stress lately, I'm back up to 183. I WILL NOT go back to being the fat chick!
Treatments
- Alli Working / Worked
- Works ok, not as good as Xenical.
- Atkins Diet Working / Worked
- Worked great, but made me physically ILL!
- Counting Calories Working / Worked
- Of coarse it works, but it's soooo hard to doooo.
- Dancing Working / Worked
- I've danced my whole like, I guess if I didn't I would be a whole lot worse off.
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- NO FAST FOOD FOR ME EVER!
- Eat Less Working / Worked
- portion control is KEY
- Weight Watchers Working / Worked
- Works great, but expensive.
- Xenical Working / Worked
- Works well for me, but insurance didn't pay for it.
- Phentermine Working / Worked
- Always worked well for me.
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI have been depressed for as long as I can remember. It is a disease that many just don't unserstand.
Treatments
- Effexor Working / Worked
- For a while.
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- Worked for a while.
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Worked for a while.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Works when I try, I guess.
- Prozac Working / Worked
- Works, but makes me feel kind of "out of it".
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- Works pretty well, with minimal side effects.
- Zoloft Working / Worked
- Worked for a while.
- Crying Working / Worked
- A good cry sometimes does make you feel better.
Open Eczema
I literally came out of the womb with eczema on me.
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- Elidel Working / Worked
- works, but burns.
- Elocon Working / Worked
- works but burns
- Hydrocortisone Working / Worked
- doesn't work too well
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