tedibear’s Profile

Close Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar for 10 long years now. Have a lot of depression. I am a registered nurse who hasn't worked for over 2 years. I am on disability for bp. I hope to take a nurse refresher course and start working at least part-time. Being home is not helping my depression. My manic episodes are just mean and ugly. Lots of mixed episodes too. Hate bp! on enough meds for all my ailments, and now on medicare, will have to cut some of them out, because I can't afford them all. Got a get on some generics.

Treatments

Albuterol Working / Worked

for asthma.

Avalide Working / Worked

For Blood Pressure.

Clonazepam Working / Worked

Works for my anxiety. Also helps with sleep when I am anxious at night.

Fish Oil Working / Worked

for cholesterol too soon to know if its working. Need to have a blood test in a month or so.

Geodon Working / Worked

Was working good. Now been off of it due to being sick. Now back up to 100mg. Need to work back up to 120mg.

Klonopin Somewhat Helpful

1 mg. every 6 hours when I need it. 2 mg. for sleep when I need it.

Lamictal Somewhat Helpful

300mg. I guess it helps some.

Lunesta Working / Worked

Works well for me, sleep good.

Prilosec Working / Worked

for reflux.

Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful

Pulmicort Working / Worked

Asthma med works well.

Singulair Working / Worked

Asthma med works well.

Verapamil Working / Worked

For Blood pressure.

Close Pet Bereavement

I still miss my Daisy dog. She passed on June 16, but I will always miss her. I keep looking for her when I come home, and think about taking her outside, but she is not here on earth any longer.