ToreyScott’s Profile

Open Bipolar Disorder

I have Schizoaffective Disorder, a combo illness of Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia.

Treatments

Abilify Somewhat Helpful

I have been taking Abilify for the past 6 months with one interrupted period of medication. It worked for a while but I am about to start Clozaril therapy.

Group Therapy Somewhat Helpful

The Bipolar groups never helped me because I felt isolated with my schizophrenic symptoms.

Open HIV

My name is Torey, otherwise known as T. I am a 30-year-old bisexual male hailing from the USA. I was diagnosed HIV-positive on January 31, 2008. Currently...I'm not sure what to do. I'm just like a feather in the wind:( Looking for support and information...maybe helping others along the way. Blessings.

Open Bisexuality

I'm a 30-year-old HIV+ bisexual male from the USA:) Looking for support and hopefully to help others who are facing life challenges.

Open Schizophrenia

My name is Torey:) I was diagnosed Schizoaffective - Bipolar subtype in October 2006.

Treatments

Abilify Somewhat Helpful

I actually liked the treatment regimen using abilify, although it became difficult to control my psychotic symptoms later on.

Zyprexa Somewhat Helpful

Open Gay Men's Challenges

I am a bisexual male looking for support from other males. The bisexual group here, no offense, is mostly full of teenage girls:(

Open Self-Injury

My name is Torey. I suffer from Schizoaffective Disorder, a crippling blend of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder. I have self-injured for fifteen years and would like to say hello and I feel blessed to be here amongst you all:)

Treatments

Red Marker Somewhat Helpful

My friend suggested this method to me. It does help in some situations.

Open Anxiety

My name is Torey and I just wanted to say hi and I'm glad to be a part of the group:) I suffer from Schizoaffective Disorder...and anxiety is a huge part of it. Blessings.

Treatments

Ativan Somewhat Helpful

Breathing Exercises Working / Worked

Breathwork Working / Worked

Lexapro Somewhat Helpful

Meditation Working / Worked

I meditate daily. It is exceedingly helpful.

Paxil Not Working

Positive Thinking Working / Worked

Affirmations keep me going.

Remeron Working / Worked

Valium Working / Worked

Zoloft Working / Worked

Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

My name is Torey and I'm happy to be a part of the group:) I suffer from Schizoaffective Disorder. OCD undiagnosed...not sure how to go about it at this point in life. Glad to be here.

Treatments

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked

Lexapro Working / Worked

Paxil Not Working

Remeron Working / Worked

Zoloft Working / Worked

Open Panic Attacks

My name is Torey. I'm glad to be a part of the group.

Treatments

Ativan Working / Worked

Effexor Working / Worked

Meditation Working / Worked

Patience Not Working

Paxil Not Working

Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful

Psychotherapy Not Working

Xanax Working / Worked

Zoloft Working / Worked

Open Insomnia

My name is Torey and I'm pleased to be a part of the group:) Blessings.

Treatments

Ambien Somewhat Helpful

Ativan Somewhat Helpful

Counting Sheep Not Working

Lunesta Working / Worked

Meditation Not Working

Music Not Working

Reading Somewhat Helpful

Open Depression

My name is Torey and I suffer from Schizoaffective Disorder. My depression is always one of the most crippling features of my illness. I'm proud to be a part of the community. Blessings.

Treatments

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked

Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful

Effexor Not Working

Elavil Somewhat Helpful

Lexapro Not Working

Meditation Somewhat Helpful

Paxil Not Working

Positive Thinking Not Working

Prozac Somewhat Helpful

Psychotherapy Not Working

Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful

Wellbutrin Somewhat Helpful

Writing Working / Worked

Zoloft Not Working

Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

My name is Torey. I am living with my father currently who was/is emotionally and physically abusive to me for the whole of my life. I'm 31...it's extremely difficult. I was raped at 14 and molested twice in my youth. I'm pleased to be a part of the community. Blessings.

Treatments

Abuse Counseling Working / Worked

Art Not Working

Forgiveness Somewhat Helpful

Group Therapy Not Working

Leave Working / Worked

Music Somewhat Helpful

Psychotherapy Not Working

Talking Working / Worked

Open Stress Management

My name is Torey. I suffer from Schizoaffective Disorder. It's hard to manage my life...and stress constantly weighs me down. I'm pleased to be a part of this group. Blessings.

Treatments

Anger Management Somewhat Helpful

Music Somewhat Helpful

Patience Not Working

Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful

Open Stuttering

My name is Torey. I have stuttered all my life and it cripples my social existence to such an extent that I find it hard to continue being in the public eye in any way anymore. I also suffer from Schizoaffective Disorder. It's a blessing to have found this group.

Treatments

Patience Not Working

Speech Therapy Somewhat Helpful

Open Family Issues

My name is Torey. I'm a 31-year-old male who has moved back in with his family after almost 20 years. My father was/is emotionally abusive and in my youth was also physically abusive. He has always thought my brother was the apple of his eye. I feel like a third wheel:( Blessings.

Treatments

Music Somewhat Helpful

Psychotherapy Not Working

Talking Not Working

Writing Somewhat Helpful

Open Healthy Relationships

My name is Torey. I'm pleased to be a part of the group:) Blessings.

Treatments

Talking Somewhat Helpful

Writing Working / Worked

Open Healthy Sex

My name is Torey. I'm pleased to be a part of the group:)

Open Rape

My name is Torey. I was raped at age 14 by another male. I have only just told my story in the past year...and I'm pleased to be a part of the community. Blessings.

Treatments

Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful

Talking Somewhat Helpful