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    About Me

    I'm a 43 year old department manager for a major retailer. I have raised three daughter and the fourth is a junior in high school. I enjoy playing computer games and reading. I have a loving and patient husband that I have put through quite a bit in the last few years. Just dx as bipolar even though I have suspected it for awhile. Now I am working on finding a medicine combo that helps me but doesn't slow me down. I need to functions because of my work.

    Interests

    I like to read when i can focus on one task. Anythiing that is fantasy/sci fi that is believable. Anything about the Kennedy's also. Also my oldes daughter got me addicted to rpg games on playstation. Used to write alot and also draw but have not been able to concentrate to do anything worthwhile in years.

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    • Is it the flu or the withdrawal of my Paxil?

      Mood July 24, 2008 6:15pm

      I left work early.....Feeling like shit.....Not sure if it is the flu....which I did not know was going around or if it is withdrawal from the …

    • Just where is the sleep......

      Mood July 24, 2008 4:11am

      Still not sleeping more than four to five hours without medication.  Hate having to take something to sleep though.  I understand that I …

    • Finally sleep

      Mood July 22, 2008 7:49am

      Well, went to Pdoc yesterday and we decided to up the Abilify and go off the Paxil totally.  Then he wrote me an rx for a smaller dosage of …

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      From savinggrace4 Thursday

      I hate to hear that you are going through such a hard time. My grandfather, who I love so much, had about the same procedure as your husband and I can relate. My prayers are with you!

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      From sntn1223 Thursday

      lilred just wanted to let you know that you and your husband are in my prayers. I hope everything went well.

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      From graphicdiva Thursday

      Hang in there hon! I am keeping both you and your husband in my thoughts and sincerely hope he comes through his heart surgery well! Feel free to message me anytime. I don't care if you need to vent, lean or just talk. I am here for you! Huggs, Jenni :o)

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      From graphicdiva Thursday

      Thanks for checking in! My son had a great time! A wonderful friend of mine made the Naruto headbands and only left drawing the symbols on them for me! This was all four kids favorite thing (possibly tied with the piniata!) Anywho, how are things with you?? Huggs, Jenni :o)

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      From Brendalee57 July 30

      Thank you sweetie!

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  • Goals

    Progress

    15 %

    Goal End Date is Dec 31, 08 133 more days.
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    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      Finally an answer to all that has been happening over the years. Have been on antidepressant on and off for about ten years but have been having issues since in my 20's. Used sex and Alcohol to help me make it through the highs and lows before. Need to find another way.

      Treatments

      Abilify Working / Worked
      worked to really slow me down which is what i needed. had no side effects
      Paxil Somewhat Helpful
      Helped depression. Trying to go off but doing it slowly
      Trazodone Somewhat Helpful
      Helped sometimes with the sleeping problems I had that was the reason it was prescribed. But it interated with my Paxil so have now gone off it.
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