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ijustwantpeace’s Profile
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About Me
My struggle with BP began in the 1980's, but I wasn't diagnosed until 2002. Thanks to the love and undying support (although God only knows why) of my husband I've managed to survive the worst 4 years of my life. This included 3 trips to the hospital, one for an od. I don't know why I'm still here and I feel punished somehow that I'm still alive. I had to leave my career just as I was getting a good start, and now, I've been unemployed and can't hold it together to go back to my life.
Interests
When things are right with my world, I love the outdoors. I love to camp, kayak, canoe and hike. I love animals, all types and sizes. I love to spend time with my family. Games with friends are great. I'm a history buff, and I adore the arts, so museums, galleries, and the theater are among my favorite places to go. I love to read, and I really value "me time." I love quilting, dabble in crafting and jewelry making, and anything else that tickles my artistic sensibilities.
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Recent Activity
July 11
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ijustwantpeace gave silva a Hug 9:21am
Gotta love Michigan. I'm a native, are you?…
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ijustwantpeace and silva are now friends 9:20am
July 5
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ijustwantpeace gave WoeBeGone a Hug 7:05am
Thanks for the support woe I'm struggling, and the short term goal is to keep me out of the hospital.…
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ijustwantpeace gave mckissick a Hug 5:43am
I really need one of our chats, but I'm having to sneak to get onto the internet. I'm still very manic.…
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ijustwantpeace gave beary1 a Hug 5:42am
Sending big hugs and hoping you had a grea holiday…
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Hugbook
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Thinking about you and worried about you.Here is a hug for you from me. take care of yourself
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Thinking about you. Worried about you. Hugs to you.
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hope all is going well!!!! lots of love and hugs and don't forget the dark chocolate!!!!!
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I've been in Michigan since I was 13.
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thinking of you!!!! hang in there by your finger nails!!!! lots of love and hugs and dark chocolate!!!!!
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Goals
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Support Groups
Close Bipolar Disorder
Treatments
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- Based in Buddist teachings the meditation and mindfulness training seem to help.
- Group Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- I hate it. Scary and uncomfortable.
- Holistic Health Too Soon to Tell
- Omega 3 fatty acids. They're supposed to help regulate brain chemicals.
- Lamictal Too Soon to Tell
- It worked for me in the past with no side effects.
- Seroquel Somewhat Helpful
Close Migraine Headaches
I have gotten migraine headaches my entire life. I saw my first neuro. and was first diagnosed when I was 11. Since then I've tried just about everything.
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- Caffeine Working / Worked
- Excedrin Working / Worked
- Maxalt Working / Worked
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