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NJgrl
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Home watching movies- having a girls night w/myself. lol.
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About Me
Ok, so this needed to be updated because it was starting to get lame. By now, most of you know me. If you don't, I'm here because I'm BPll and have GAD along with an ED, so I'm just a bucket full of diagnoses. However, I would like to think despite all that, I can one day live a productive and happy life. I am working on that right now. It's a one day at a time sorta thing, but with support, medication and a whole lot of humor, I have confidence that I'll get to where I want to be.
Interests
I am actually beginning to see that I HAVE interests. I love my 3 cats the most. They are my priority. Then comes reading, politics, friends and I will admit, my slightly childish TV line-up. I'm also starting classes to learn Polish, which should be fun!
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hi Jersey! hugs to you!
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I'm glad you got over the pink eye, pink eye is rough.
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Girls nights with yourself are the best, after all you are the best girl friend you'll ever have and you'll always be there for yourself. That's what i am trying to figure and be kinder to myself as heck, if we can't be nice to ourselves...
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I'm so sorry.
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I'm not going to be able to go to the zoo because I broke my foot in 2 places.
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Close Bipolar Disorder
Was diagnosed w/ BP II about 2 yrs. ago, although my onset was at about 19 years old. It has been the single hardest thing I've ever had to face. It's caused me to ruin romantic relationships, every opportunity you could think of and great friendships. I've had weeks of laying in bed and crying that have turned into weeks of isolation and irritability. Those weeks turned into years. When I'm on meds, I can see some light at the end of the tunnel. I hold onto that and keep pushing forward.
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- Has helped tremendously, although I don't do it as often as I should because it is a constant and hard therapy. I need to be more consistent with it.
- DailyStrength Working / Worked
- DS definitely helps me. It is so great to be able to come somewhere and know that there is a network of people who understand what you are going through.
- Depakote Not Working
- I took Depakote and I hated it. It made my face swell, it made me gain weight and I felt like I was an absolute zombie. I couldn't remember a thing.
- Geodon Not Working
- Geodon was way too strong for me. It actually made me pass out.
- Group Therapy Considering
- This is something I'm considering. There are a few bi-polar support groups in my area, but I'm honestly afraid to go.
- Lamictal Working / Worked
- No side effects. This medicine has made a huge, positive difference in my life. It has helped to stabilize my mood big time.
- Love Working / Worked
- The love of my friends, family and my fiancee has helped me to better see myself through other people's eyes. In my darkest hours, they have helped to pull me through
- Pets Working / Worked
- My 3 cats make everything better. I love them so much and they give me true happiness!!
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- When I allow myself to use this coping skill, it does wonders for me. It is so so hard,(I tend to be a chronic negative thinker), but when I apply it, I'm always glad I did.
- Self-help Somewhat Helpful
- Definitely trying this option with BP. Sometimes I'm encouraged, sometimes I still feel flat.
- Topamax Working / Worked
- Topamax helps with the BP. Side effects: Tired, loss of appetite.
- Writing Somewhat Helpful
- I do this on and off..sometimes it helps..sometimes it doesn't. I think it really depends on me.
Close Eating Disorders
Type: AnorexiaI've had an eating disorder since I was 12. I had anorexia until I was 18, then began suffering from both anorexia and bulimia. I have been hospitalized 3 times and one of my hospitalizations was life threatening. Fortunately, I am doing really well. I have been doing well since I was about 23 and I'm 27. I still have my days (mostly still have problems with the anorexia), but overall I'm able to maintain normal eating behaviors and a normal weight. If I can do it, anyone can!
Treatments
- Dietitian Consult Working / Worked
- Having a dietitian present was really helpful. I was so scared os certain foods and she taught me how to break them down according to the food pyramid.
- Group Therapy Working / Worked
- When I was in the hospital, this definitely worked for me..it taught me how to open up.
- Love Working / Worked
- Love and support is always a needed constant in my life.
- Pets Working / Worked
- I love my 3 babies. They keep me happy and sane:)
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I have seen the same therapist since I was 12 years old. We've had our times when I didn't see her because, ironically, my BP was too severe and I would cancel my appointments. Overall, though, we have a great relationship and I feel comfortable with her. I know I can bring anything to the table there.
- Residential Treatment Center Somewhat Helpful
- Going inpatient saved my life, but it also taught me some really bad habits. When you are living with other really sick people, this is bound to happen.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- This was and still is a crucial step in my recovery. I think you really need people to rally around and understand you.
Open Cocaine Addiction & Recovery
I don't really know what to say here. I had my first experience with drugs at 18 and I loved them ever since. They never caused me any true hardship, except my own mental one. However, a few months ago, after not touching a drug in 3 1/2 years and having not one craving, I got mixed up with a bad crowd and the rollercoaster began. Here I find myself, 7 months later, looking for comfort and only getting it momentarily. I don't know what the long term effects of this on me will be-I need support.
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