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    August 6

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    • Run in with past

      Mood July 15, 2008 8:55am

      saw a girl I knew at a movie premiere, the last time she saw me was a few years ago in acting school, before I was diagnosed, when I was very …
    • Questioning career

      Mood July 13, 2008 7:11am

      I study social work at uni and am wondering if it's the right career for me. I don't know if it is wise to be in a profession where I have to …

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      From boxrep August 6

      Wow 55 huh, my street number 55 and my mum is 55yo. Peace to you to. How long have you been dx'd for?

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      From boxrep August 6

      Are you saying you are gay and bi-polar...what a combo...male/female...born in 55 idunno. We have bi polar in common tho..is evrything ok...just to let you know I live in penrith and there are no support groups out here either..i have found this site to be helpful tho and have made friends through here.

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      From itsmetheresa July 17

      Thanks for joining the Young Beepers family!I hope this group will be helpful to you and give you a few giggles with are games!

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      From LauraPayne July 12

      Yes it is so hard because I tink one day we are very giving good listeners and then the next we are needy and able to go off one anyone like its nothing. Its ok a good friend knows your moods and knows over all you are a great person dont strees people who judge you, You dont deserve that! Laura Texas

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      From kate52 July 2

      Welcome to our group. Share about yourself and come here to vent. We share and are good listeners too! These are supportive and wonderful groups...come in often.

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    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      I am a 22 year old woman with Bipolar 1.

      Treatments

      Lamictal Working / Worked
      So far it is the most effective medication I am taking
      Lithium Somewhat Helpful
      It doesn't work well enough on it's own and I've put on a lot of weight on it.
      Zyprexa Working / Worked
      I take 2.5mg, any more and I sleep too much and gain too much weight
      Celexa Somewhat Helpful
      I take 10mg It numbs me if I increase the dose so I try not to take anymore.
    • Close Codependency

      I have been too people pleasing in my friendships and relationships out of low self esteem and fear of abandonment. This was brought on by having an abusive father, recovering from severe depression, and being horribly rejected by my first boyfriend. I want to overcome these issues and become more independent

      Treatments

      Reading Somewhat Helpful
      Have read books about building self confident and more independent.
      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      I have discussed dependency issues and how to go about overcoming them with a psychiatrist, my mum, friends, and online support groups.
    • Open Stress Management

      I have a stressful home life, I have bipolar disorder, I don't get enough exercise, I am not very organized, I want to learn how to manage my time more effectively and learn how to better manage stress, for my mental, physical, and spiritual health

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      I like to listen to music that complement my mood so that I can relax and unwind
      Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful
      I play on the wii fit to test my fitness, I go for a walk occasionally, I do yoga now and then, although I don't always find the motivation to do these things
    • Open Depression

      I have had clinical depression for the last five years, I have bipolar disorder but I am mostly affected by depression. It has affected my relationships, my friendships, my sex life, my school life, my motivation, my energy levels, concentration, attention, sleep. I would like to learn how to better cope and manage these issues, and learn more about these issues.

      Treatments

      Meditation Working / Worked
      Helps when I'm mildly depressed
      Writing Working / Worked
      i keep a journal, it is very therapeutic.
      Celexa Somewhat Helpful
      Helps somewhat but not so much as my other medications
      Lithium Working / Worked
      Stabilizes my mood but causes weight gain
      Lamictal Working / Worked
      Lifts me out of my depression but i have to keep on altering the dose depending on the need
    • Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

      My father has borderline personality disorder and he can be quite physically and emotionally abusive

      Treatments

      Music Somewhat Helpful
      I sing and listen to music to relieve the affect of what I am experiencing
      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      I discuss how it affects me with my friends and family
    • Open Healthy Relationships

      Looking for healthier relationships

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