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    About Me

    I am a 56 year old woman, struggling to get my life back after having a nervous breakdown in December, 2006. I was diagnosed with anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. My husband and I just moved to Florida, which, I think has put more stress on me. I depend on this site daily for encouragement and to encourage others and for friendship.

    Interests

    reading, planting flowers, talking to friends on this site, Bible Study

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    Monday

    • tipperspal gave kjl1951 a High Five 10:00pm

      All your messages are worth reading. I really think you have a way with words. I am 57 also and I appreciate…  
    • tipperspal wrote a journal entry: Unhappy 9:44pm

      I knew that I would come down off my ecstatic state. I guess that's why they call it bipolar, because…  

    Sunday

    • tipperspal wrote a journal entry: Process of healing 5:09pm

      I was reading my first journals, that I ever wrote here, and it's AMAZING how far I've comein…  
  • Journal

    • Unhappy

      Mood August 18, 2008 9:44pm

      I knew that I would come down off my ecstatic state. I guess that's why they call it bipolar, because I am at the other end of it now. I …

    • Process of healing

      Mood August 17, 2008 5:09pm

      I was reading my first journals, that I ever wrote here, and it's AMAZING how far I've comein the healing process! Sure took a long time. I …
    • Journal Entry for August 9, 2008

      Mood August 9, 2008 6:31pm

      What a good day it was! My hubby finally got the money we were expecting. We were really hurting there for a while and I put a prayer request in to …
    • My day

      Mood August 2, 2008 4:50pm

      For all of friends who like to go to the movies now and then, I recommend "Mama Mia". It was magical and so much fun!!! My hubby and I saw …
    • Journal Entry for August 1, 2008

      Mood August 1, 2008 2:27pm

      I'm trying to be in a better mood. I guess the fact that Danny is coming home for the weekend should make me feel better and I'm off work …

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      From BabyRainbow Today

      Hugs aren't only physical you can give without a touch, the warmth of a smile and word can often mean as much. Across the miles you send them to friend, strangers and mankind, a hug is very special and easy enough to find. And the hug I'm sending to you is full of love and wishes, and it will warm your soul more than any earthly riches. So please pass it on this hug without a touch it comes free of all germs and still it means so much.

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      From gjones Sunday

      HUGS FOR U...HOPE U R DOING OK...GERRI

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      From nixfix August 11

      Hugs for you, Judy!! xxxx

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      From Love4you August 9

      Hello my friend~ Love,Maria

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      From Love4you August 7

      Throughout the day, may there be joy in every hour of your journey...... happiness in your eyes and laughter in your voice..... contentment that reaches down to the very depths of your soul..... peace in your mind and love in your heart. May today be one of those rare and beautiful times you'll always remember fondly..... a time when hope is restored and dreams come true. And may you take comfort in knowing that I'm here, and I care about you -Love,Maria

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    • Close Anxiety

      I am a 56 year old woman suffering from anxiety, depression,shyness, and possibly bipolar disorder. I depend on this site for friendship and support

      Treatments

      Ativan Working / Worked
      Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
      EMDR Working / Worked
      Too soon to tell
      Fish Oil Too Soon to Tell
      It's supposed to smooth the brain
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Have a new Psychologist, who might do some good.I like her.
    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      I am 55 years old. I was in the psychiatric hospital over Christmas for 3 days. My Psych doctor is treating me for bipolar disorder, though I'm not sure that's what I have. I'm also a member of anxiety and depression communities

      Treatments

      Ativan Somewhat Helpful
      I take it only twice a day
      Lamictal Working / Worked
      Had some serious side effects until we got the dose up to 100 mg.
      Lunesta Working / Worked
      lets me sleep about 4 hours
      Prozac Working / Worked
      seems to help
    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      Treatments

      Ativan Working / Worked
      Helps with anxiety
      Fish Oil Too Soon to Tell
      Doc says it smoothes the brain
      Lamictal Somewhat Helpful
      I still get restless and depressed
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      Prozac Working / Worked
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Writing Working / Worked
    • Open Phobia

      I have a fear of solitude, a fear of having people visit (even my family) a fear of not knowing how to plan my day,afear of getting out of bed in the morning.

      Treatments

      Acceptance Not Working
      It's hard to live with this fear.
    • Open Shyness

      I have always been shy.

    • Open Internet Addiction

      I'm mainly addicted to this site, games and my e-mail

      Treatments

      Abstinence Working / Worked
      sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. The internet helps me.
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