Hell everyone, new here, not to bipolar!

Hello . My name is Heidi, and I just also posted in the chrons forum!

I am 31 years old, mother to 3 children.

I was diagnosed with bp2 when my 3rd child was born 8 years ago. We believe that I had it many years prior, but it manifested after the birth of my 3rd baby.

Anyhow, I have a lot of other health problems also. I am sure that not everyone wants to hear all of them! I will list them as my sig.

I am currently doing "okay". My phsyc. has just recently wanted to start me on effexor. I stopped taking my zoloft that I have been taking for years, and my obsessive thinking, anxiety has came back ten fold. Needless to say, I went back on my zoloft today. I am scared to start effexor, I know that zoloft helps with the ocd. I have it pretty bad.

I am here for support, I try my best not to get down on myself. I like to think positive. I am so very thankful to have a husband that has been with me for almost 14 years. I thank god for him everyday. He has learned my changes. I would love to talk to others about how they are doing. I find it hard to hear stories where it makes my anxiety worse. Weird, huh? I am glad that I am here, and look forward to meeting others!!!!!

Heidi

 

  Welcome, welcome, welcome.  Glad you are here. We are a very supportive group here.

  Bill

Hi Heidi,

Welcome!  I've been a part of Healingwell for years but away from the boards for a long time.  I just recently started scanning the boards again.

I have bipolar, crohns disease & a few other things too listed in my signature if you are curious.  I noticed you said the same thing but forgot to list them...LOL.

I'm sure you will find much support as you hop from board to board. Everyone at Healingwell if friendly & there is always someone around to offer support.

I hop from board to board too, crohns, bipolar, anxiety, depression, fibro, etc. & etc.

sukay~*

MY DEEPEST OF CONDOLENCES OVER YOUR LOSS. JAMIE.

Welcome H3,

I doubt we are ever as bad a mother as we think. Its not like they pop out with instruction manuals, ha ha. Sounds like you have alot going on. Your post reflects a person that is trying very hard to stay positive and is grateful for her family. I think that is wonderful because when you get down to the root of things, loving and being loved are the most important aspects of our lives. We all have to deal with bad jobs and negative people that we let into our lives, a bad economy, etc. Focusing on the positive is the only way you can get through life with the most amount of joy. I just do not believe that we were put on this earth to live in misery. Just keep taking care of yourself and searching for the small things in life that really make us happy.

Gem