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    About Me

    I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in 1996 they put me on Prozac I took it for a year all during my pregnancy and nursing too but it didn't do much of anything at all for me and my child was born a bit small (I don't know if it was the meds) so I just stopped taking it. I never tried to get help after that. Until 2006 I finally tried to get help again then they said I was misdiagnosed I am Bipolar that was scary I thought no way I'm a little off but isn't that serious I mean really serious. Well it is and yes I am Bipolar I accept it well most of the time I do anyway. I took my meds I made jokes about myself but mostly I worried. I joined a counseling group. I met people like me. I tried to get my family to understand. That is the hardest part my family is very anti drugs of any kind. I took my meds for a little over a year I gained a ton of weight and wanted to stop the pills so I slowly stopped taking them. now Six months later I feel like I have fallen back to the bottom of the huge mountain I was slowly climbing. I'm thinking of starting the meds again but I'm still not sure.

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    I love to read. I like to watch movies. I like to have conversations with my daughter. Spending time with my family and friends is what I treasure most in life. I want to learn to dance.

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    • Journal Entry for July 3, 2008

      Mood July 3, 2008 10:40pm

      TO ALL OF THE AMERICAN SOLDIERS

      YOU ARE OF THE MOST NOBLE PROFESSION

      WITHOUT YOU AMERICA IS NOTHING

      YOU FIGHT FOR OUR EVERY FREEDOM AND WE HAVE MANY

      I …

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      Mood June 24, 2008 4:09pm

      My sister sent me this. It made me think. I am keeping it unlocked for anyone to see. Maybe it can speak to others too. My love to you all!

      It is nice …

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    30 %

    Goal End Date is May 3, 08 82 days ago.
    178 days smoke free. Last update Jun 25, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      I think these meds may be working for me. I am feeling a bit tired lately though. I have so much energy at times and then none at all.

      Treatments

      Lamictal Too Soon to Tell
      I just got it I hope it works
      Seroquel Somewhat Helpful
      I am taking this again I liked it before so I hope it will work again.
    • Close Breakups & Divorce

      I was separated from my husband four years ago we only finalized our divorce 2 years ago. I have been seeing the same Man for years I met him about six months after my husband and I separated. This relationship has been rocky too. I think the fact that I'm BP does not help at all.

      Treatments

      Couples Counseling Somewhat Helpful
      we both liked our counseling but then they didn't offer it any more so it ended.
      Forgiveness Not Working
      I'm not a forgiving person.
      Reading Working / Worked
      Reading always gets my mind off things.
      Support Groups Somewhat Helpful
      my old support groups were helpful sometimes
    • Open Parenting 'Tweens (9-12)

      I am a single parent. My daughter is 11 years old. her father and I have been separated about four years and the divorce was finalized two years ago. We get along for her sake but it is still very hard for me at least to stay close to her.

      Treatments

      Patience Not Working
      I am also bipolar so my patience level is almost always low.
    • Open Single Parenting

      My Daughter has been dealing with separation and divorce for a little over four years now. Her father and I get along for the most part but she still has to deal with the fact we have not lived together for the last four years. We are divorced and have both moved on. That was hard on her too. I feel bad for her having to deal with any of it. We both love her and are both there for her and she does know that.

    • Open Healthy Relationships

      I met my current BF six months after my split with my ex husband. We have been together since. It's been over 4 years now. We have been through so much together and we love each other but I sometimes feel we are not meant to be.

      Treatments

      Couples Counseling Working / Worked
      it worked but they sent our counselor to another facility and didn't replace her so that was the end of that,
      Patience Not Working
      I have none
      Talking Not Working
      only helpful sometimes. people that love me think I could do better that's not helpful
    • Open Families & Friends Of Addicts

      My bf is a recovering addict. We have been together 4 years I love him with all my heart. I have faith in him. It has been hard though.

      Treatments

      Abuse Counseling Somewhat Helpful
      he had to go court ordered. he thought it was kinda a joke
      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      I try to talk to him but I have trouble understanding
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