Phone call from hubby
July 5, 2008 1:00am
WELL...the kids won't be too impressed. Matthew was going to be home tomorrow or Mon but because of 'some delay' he may …
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rattles
is feeling Good
bloomin' possum in the roof!!
About Me
Married with 2 children. Have been diagnosed with Bp, but not sure if that's correct! Go to work while kids go to school. I have faith in God and that is what keeps me going and where I gain my strength.
Interests
photos, entering competitions, op shops, animals, gardening, walking, watching movies, music, reading, being with friends. More recently back to playing badminton and going to the gym.
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Recent Activity
Today
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rattles commented on witti’s journal entry Holidays are here 8:48am
Have a Fabulous holiday, you certainly have been working hard. Do sleep in and enjoy Suzy!…
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rattles gave witti a Hug 8:46am
Morning witti. That pic is my Dad's kelpie "Blue" he's about 15yrs old.…
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rattles wrote a discussion post in the Bipolar Disorder support group: Possum or rat? 1:06am
How in the world do I catch a possum that is in my roof and keeps me awake at night? For non Aussies…
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rattles wrote a journal entry: Phone call from hubby 1:00am
WELL...the kids won't be too impressed. Matthew was going to be home tomorrow or Mon but because…
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rattles updated their status 12:48am
bloomin' possum in the roof!!…
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rattles changed their mood to Good 12:47am
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rattles gave Evaloon a Hug 12:41am
bloody possum in the roof keepin' me awake!…
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I'd love to sleep NOW!!!!!!!!
July 2, 2008 5:16am
I am so tired and feeling stress rise up to my neck. I didn't sleep at all last night. I was notexpecting to be awake all night so …
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Almost 13 yrs!
June 30, 2008 4:05am
Tomorrow is our wedding anniversary, our 13th. We have been together since we were teenagers, half our lives! And my husband is away …
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Journal Entry for June 29, 2008
June 29, 2008 8:34am
Have been on DS on and off this evening. I needed soem me time!
Havn't had a good weekend. Mind is unsettled.
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Close Bipolar Disorder
only diagnosed few months ago. Still learning lots about bp, thanks to DS which is great btw.
Treatments
- Depakote Working / Worked
- Faith Working / Worked
- I unknowingly ran in front of a truck and it obviously wasn't my time to die! God needs me here to be a wife and mother of our children. My faith in God means everything to me.
- Laughter Working / Worked
- Definately belive laughter is the best medicine and that laughter is a gift from God. I have been through some horrific things but still manage to laugh and smile. Smile God loves you!
- Music Working / Worked
- Paul Simon's music is amazing. I also listen to Kasey Chambers, Rod Stewart, Norah Jones. The talent is there, the words are audible and touch my soul. Matchbox 20 has given me my life back and the old hymns never cease to uplift, encourage and bless me.
- Pets Working / Worked
- My dog is so loyal, faithful and loving. The unconditional love is immense, like God's. Patting her is theraputic and she has a funny nature so I laugh a lot at her. Laughter is the best medicine!
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Prayer Working / Worked
- Prayer is powerful. It's how we communicate to God. He communicates to us through his word, the Bible. Prayer is acknowledging God and praising him for the blessings he bestows on us. They are there, every day!
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- Talking Working / Worked
- Writing Working / Worked
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
Close Hemorrhoids
Treatments
- Anusol Working / Worked
- Preparation H Working / Worked
- Rubber Band Ligation Working / Worked
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Laughter Working / Worked
Open Insomnia
as a kid the slightest noise would bother me if I was in bed, e.g; t.v,snoring father,conversations rooms away... I think it's chronic but I manage to survive (or not so it seems as I am on DS for support!!) on little quality sleep.
Treatments
- Ambien Somewhat Helpful
- had hallucinations, didn't like it but did get me zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
- Lavender Working / Worked
- sometimes soothes me off to la la land!
- Music Not Working
- just listen, don't shut off!
- Reading Somewhat Helpful
- yay sometimes if I read for ages in front of heater I get weary
- Restoril Not Working
- even upped the dose to no avail
- Valerian Somewhat Helpful
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Writing Working / Worked
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Laughter Working / Worked
Open Parenting Big Kids (5-8)
Treatments
- Education (School) Working / Worked
- Listening Working / Worked
- Patience Working / Worked
- Talking Working / Worked
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Laughter Working / Worked
Open Parenting 'Tweens (9-12)
Treatments
- Education (School) Working / Worked
- Patience Working / Worked
- Talking Working / Worked
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Laughter Working / Worked
