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    About Me

    I am 25, I live in Boulder, CO. I don't know how to describe what I do. Almost anything academic. I teach MCAT and GRE prep classes, write web page code, blah blah, and I housesit, all very random. Nothing that could be considered a normal job. But I work and I pray, so I know that God will take care of me. Always.

    Interests

    Reading, Riding(Snowboarding), swimming, looking at the stars, sleeping on the grass in the sun, watching horror flicks, cooking... there are many.

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      From dcrockz July 19

      Hoping you have a great weekend :D

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      BIG SAD FACES NEED REAL BIG *HUGS* HOPE THINGS START LOOKIN UP FOR YOU!

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      Hope you have a great week!

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      From dcrockz July 11

      Hope you are getting some sleep and have a great weekend. Get out and enjoy the peace of nature you are priviledged to live in. Peace, Dan

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      Hi. I hope you are doing well. Have a terrific Thursday!!! XOXO Chloe

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    Goal End Date is Jan 8, 09 166 more days.
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    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      My drugs seem to be working well (for once). Taking Lithium Lamictal and seroquil. Still worry about the mania. But doesn't seem as bad now. DO NOT want to end up in the hospital again.

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      Lamictal Working / Worked
      First med I as given, still take it. I kinda assume it does something, but I have no idea. i mainly take it now cause i'm afraid to stop. i think its the lithium and seroquel that are working.
      Lithium Working / Worked
      This is the one that has made the most difference for me. Once I started taking Lithium, I have had no more manic episodes where I didn't even remember where I was for several days. still get manic, but not so often, and not so intense.
      Seroquel Working / Worked
      Keeps me from having repetitive thoughts. I don't hear music, or worry so much about small things like the door being locked Also, Makes me sleep. And taken in small amounts during the day keeps me from freaking out so much. Very Helpful
    • Close Bereavement

      I miss my the family members I have lost.

      Treatments

      Prayer Working / Worked
      It helps.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Very hard for me, but I it has had positive effects.
    • Open Self-Injury

      I've always felt the need to hurt myself.

    • Open Families & Friends Of Addicts

      What to do? My mom is a drunk. I have been taking care of her since I was 12, and I'm really getting tired of it. Last week she threw a wine bottle at my head, then kicked me a few times when I fell... Yeah, her dog died and she was stressed, but I just don't want to do this anymore. I am her only family, so she needs me. Maybe it's my fault for not being stronger. But I just don't wanna pick her up at jail, or get hit, all of it, anymore. But I really don't know what to do about it.

      Treatments

      Patience Somewhat Helpful
      It's all I've got.
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      its 50-50. hard to explain this to anyone who hasn't been there.
      Writing Somewhat Helpful
      but reading over some of my writings is just depressing.
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