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    About Me

    I am living with Bipolar and Schizoaffective according to my pdoc. I am also diabetic, and have polycystic ovairian syndrome. I get depressed alot and would like to have someone to talk to when i am down. Also i would like to help others when they are down and need a shoulder to cry on. I am a good listener and A good friend. I believe that there is an Almighty GOD in heaven that loves all of us. And we are hear to love and respect each other. I'm always open to meeting new people and making and keeping friends.

    Interests

    I enjoy reading a good novel, writing poetry and short stories.I like to Watch a good comedy, horror, action, drama movie, and reality tv.

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  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for July 21, 2008

      Mood July 21, 2008 8:35pm

      i'm gonna do something very spontaneous. i'm packing up all of my stuff and moving to georgia with my roomie. i feel like i am struggling …

    • sadness

      Mood July 15, 2008 4:25pm

      i've been keeping some of feelings to myself because i dont want to ruin everyone elses day. i try to wish everyone a good day.  i …

    • doing ok

      Mood July 8, 2008 6:39am

      i am doing ok. nothing much to write about really. i live with my roomate a gain but it's good so far. the next place i get will be closer to my …
    • doing better

      Mood June 7, 2008 7:05am

      today i am doing much better. i went to my pdoc appointment the other day and it turned out well. the scars on my arm arent that bad. it will heal …
    • getting better

      Mood June 3, 2008 4:48am

      i spoke to a counselor and my pdoc yesterday. i see my pdoc on wed. for my appoinment anyway. i told her that i've been cutting and she said that …

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      From ange1ik.fruitcake Today

      thank you for your journal comment & hug. i'm afraid to tell my doc about my mood swings 'cuz he'll want to take me off something & put me on something different. that always makes it so much worse for a while. =p anyway, hope you're well.

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      From Courtchan1 Today

      Thanks for the comment and hug.. how are you???

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      From rambler Today

      thanks for the hugg and good luck on your adventure!!!

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      From emeila Yesterday

      More hugs and kisses coming your way

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      From floridadownandout Yesterday

      hi dear...not to good. how r u?

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      I HAVE BIPOLAR 1. IT TOOK ME A WHILE TO ACCEPT THE FACT THAT I HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS THAT NEEDS MEDICAL TREATMENT, BUT I'M GLAD TO HAVE IT UNDER CONTROL NOW.

      Treatments

      Ativan Working / Worked
      HELPS WITH SLEEP
      Lamictal Working / Worked
      LAMICTAL. I TOLERATE IT VERY WELL NOW. I CAN LIVE MY LIFE BASICLY "NORMAL" MOST OF THE TIME.
      Risperdal Not Working
      IT WORKS OK. I DONT LIKE THE WEIGHT GAIN PART. AND THE KNOWING THAT IT MAY MAKE MY DIABETES WORSE. I'M A LITTLE AFRAID OF THAT.
      Wellbutrin Somewhat Helpful
    • Close Diabetes Type 2

      I HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES I'M AM ON MEDS TO HELP ME CONTROL MY SUGAR LEVELS. SO FAR EVERYTHING IS LOOKING GOOD.

      Treatments

      Glucovance Working / Worked
      THIS IS WORKING WELL WITH ALL MY OTHER MEDS.
      Januvia Working / Worked
      IT'S WORKING TO HELP KEEP MY SUGAR LEVELS UNDER CONTROL.
    • Open Schizophrenia

      I AM SCHIZOAFFECTIVE. I STILL GET EXTREMELY PARANOID AT TIMES BUT THE MEDS HELP ME TO KEEP IT UNDER CONTROL MOST OF THE TIME.

      Treatments

      Invega Working / Worked
      ABSOLUTELY WORKS WITHOUT HARDLY ANY SIDE EFFECTS. I TOLERATE IT VERY WELL.
    • Open Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

      I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN WHEN I WAS LIKE 22. I WAS TRYIN TO CONCIEVE WITH MY HUSBAND WHEN WE WERE TOGETHER AND NOTHING HAPPENDED. I WAS DEVASTATED WHEN I FOUND THAT I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HAVE KIDS.

      Treatments

      Clomid Not Working
      DIDNT WORK
      Provera Working / Worked
      IT WORKED AT THE TIME
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