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manicgirl99’s Profile
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About Me
I am single with no children. I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and have been getting treatment & therapy since 1998. They have always been able to treat the mania but not the depression so I go off my meds often because when I'm manic, I'm not depressed. The mania I can deal with better. I feel at least it is productive.
Interests
I used to love to cook and read and do crafts. At the present time, I have no interests at all. I am hoping that will change with a change in my meds.
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Recent Activity
July 18
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manicgirl99 gave usualsuspect a Hug 10:42am
Are you back from your trip yet? I hope you had a wonderful time.…
June 21
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manicgirl99 gave usualsuspect a Hug 4:07pm
Hope you have a wonderful weekend. How are you making out with this heat?…
June 18
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manicgirl99 gave usualsuspect a Hug 8:10pm
Love the new avatar....…
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Just thinking about you and wondered what you've been up to. ?? :) dave
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Hi Sue, I've been a bit of a cad where you have been quite regular. see message. dave
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I'm back, Sue. Pleasant time. I'll add more tomorrow or tonight. tnx dave
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Are you about ready to jump through the fire hydrants with me? I've decided to try and get involved in DS a little more, with mess., hugs, and comments. Not to mention more writing in my own journal. (I told you not to mention it.) I'm planning on a 500 mile, 12 hour bus trip in 10 days and to be truthful I don't know if I can do it (more from the PD standpoint.) Still on the clozapine 37.5 mg at night no problems but lab again later this a.m. . : / ttyl
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I'm so-so. Will message you later. : ) dave
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Support Groups
Close Bipolar Disorder
I was initially diagnosed w/major depression in 1998. It wasn't until 1999 that they realized I was bipolar. They have never really been able to find the right medications. I was on Clozaril for about 8 years then I realized it was causing my diabetes. So now they are changing my meds again. I have no real support system to speak of and am in real need of someone who understands. So here I am.
Treatments
- Depakote Not Working
- Too long ago, I can't remember.
- Group Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- My anxiety level around people became too great and I had to quit.
- Lamictal Somewhat Helpful
- I to stop taking it because of the cost.
- Clozaril Working / Worked
- Had to stop taking it because it caused my diabetes.
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- Just stopped taking it.
- Xanax Working / Worked
- I was just put back on it again. Works great for my panic attacks & anxiety.
- Ativan Somewhat Helpful
- No longer taking.
- Clonazepam Working / Worked
- Use for RLS and anxiety
- Prozac Somewhat Helpful
- Use for my depressive symptoms of bipolar. Nothing I have tried helps with the depression.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Helps me survive from week to week. I have been going to weekly counseling since Feb 1998.
Close Anxiety
I have been suffering from major anxiety problems all my life. I used to use it to my advantage. At first, it just made me work harder. Then the panic attacks accompanied them and now I just stop breathing, get chest pains and basically can't function. They can happen at any time or place.
Treatments
- Ativan Somewhat Helpful
- Does not work as well as xanax.
Open Schizophrenia
I suffer from schizoaffective disorder.
Open Multiple Personalities
I have three distinct personalities. They are all me but I call one my evil twin. Going from one to another is like a light switch being switched. My personality changes that quickly. I think people notice it but won't say anything.
Open Self-Injury
Don't want to go into too much detail. Just want to say that I cut when the pressure builds inside and I feel like I am going to explode. Cutting helps relieve the pressure and helps me survive.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Have been in therapy since 1998 for various things.
Open Sexual Abuse
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