Just a quick update... It has been 10 months with no medication and I am still symptom free and doing great! Hope you are all doing well!...
I've been med free for 5 weeks now and have never felt better. Is it too good to be true?...
hopefully it works this time...
I have been on Abilify for probably a year now, I started on 2mg, but after a major depression and suicide attempt in mid-March was increased to 5mg. I have not noticed any negative side effects. I...
I'm doing pretty well, I finally found a job!!! After 7 long months I can finally say that I am employed again. I will be working as a Teacher Assistant in a preschool classroom for children with...
I'm not sure why, but my doctor has never tried Lithium as part of my cocktail of drugs. Has anyone else had success with other drugs besides Lithium?...
I also take Topomax and have never experienced it putting me to sleep. When I was previously on a higher dose I would take half in the morning and half at night and it was just fine. I too lost a LOT...
Illmissucat – LOL! I appreciate the suggestion, but I love men way too much :) Charmy – I definitely am more positive. I’ve been going to church with a friend also, I think that is helping. Living...
Thanks for checking in, I really appreciate it. I had an interview last week that went well, but they won't be making a decision for a few weeks. In the meantime, I am going in to observe the...
And so my week gets worse. I DIDN'T get the job afterall. Got a phone call today that the company somehow found out about a job that I worked at for about a month, that wasn't listed on my...
I agree. I do need to take time off for myself. I need to learn that being alone is ok. But, boy is it hard! I didn't mention before that while I was in the hospital they diagnosed me with BPD, after...
I got the job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And the more I think about my ex the more I realize that he definitely isn't the guy for me. If he can't handle being there thru the hard times then move along sucka!...
Thank you for your response. You have no idea how much each and every reply means to me. It helps knowing that there are people out there that understand. I am going to go ahead and go through with...
Well, this week has been pretty bad. Aside from being depressed due to not being able to find a job...Last Friday my boyfriend decided that he wouldn't be moving in afterall and that he was going to...
I don't post often, but I thought I would give a little update on what is going on with me... For the past 2-3 months I have been very sick and after seeing several doctors and trying several...
Thank you for your responses. Having my dog here with me is such a tremendous help. (I love my cat too, but she doesn't do much affection-wise). I am so fortunate to have parents that are willing to...
It feels like my whole world is falling apart. I've been sick (vomiting, etc.) for about a month now, and just started a job about a month ago. I have missed a LOT of work and after speaking with my...
Bill, What is the name of the app you used on Android? Thanks, Jenn...
I already gave the tickets to my boyfriend. That's what he asked for for Christmas...he just doesn't know how much I spent. He would be furious with me if he knew. But on a better note, as of today...
Maybe try logging out and back in again? That has happened to me before too....
Welcome! Dealing with the symptoms of bipolar is hard, but with the help of your doctor, family, friends, or whatever support group you have near you, and us here, you will get through it :) Hugs,...
I should be thrilled --- as long as my background check goes through (which it will) I will start my new job next week. I should be so excited that I found a job doing what I love, but I'm bummed....
Well, I can't return the concert tickets I bought my boyfriend. Those are non-refundable. As for my mom's gift....I could return it, but it's so beautiful. I talked to my Dad about it today, he said...
What the heck is wrong with me?!?!?! I am unemployed but just put $600 on my credit card today because I felt the need to buy expensive Christmas presents for my mom and my boyfriend....
So much is going on in my life right now, I just lost my job the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. I'm going crazy looking for a new job, I have about 20 applications out, and now I'm just waiting to hear...
Maybe I'm not doing so well. I can't stop checking my e-mail. Can't stop checking Craigslist to see if there are any new job openings. Can't just relax. I'm having heart palpitations. Feeling antsy....
My weekend is going suprisingly well considering... For those of you who didn't get to read my post before I deleted it, I got fired from my nanny job for excessive absences. I had an interview on...
Call and talk to your pharmacist. If you have had the perscription filled at the pharmacy before they will sometimes give you a few pills to get you through until you can get the refill from your...
I can understand why you might have anger towards the family. Angry that they didn't see the signs that their teen was in trouble. That's how I look at it anyways....
I'm glad you are trying to stay positive. So am I. I'm not sure what help I can offer you, but I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone. ::hugs:: - Jenn...
I'm feeling the beginnings of a depression. I've been on and off crying for no apparent reason since Sunday and just haven't been being happy self. I've been stable for 7 months now and am worried...
I think the holidays bring me down. I don't have many friends and hearing about tons of people all going to BBQs and such when I haven't been invited to a single thing is really depressing. I can...
That website looks awesome! Thanks so much!!!...
Does anyone else get super overwhelmed when it comes to cleaning? I have a extra room that I have been filling with junk (for example when I clean out my car, the box of stuff goes straight to the...
Here is a video that I think may help others, as it helped me, when you are feeling down. Not spam. http://youtu.be/zIVWzkxBXME ...
I recommend talking to his pediatrician about it as soon as possible :)...
I'm about to turn 25 and I can say that I have been there. I stopped my medication so many times in the past 10 years. I don't really have any advice to give you from the parenting perspective, since...
Serenitee, Unfortunately, I don't really have any medication recomendations for you, but I can completely understand the getting angry for no reason. It can be so frustrating! One thing my therapist...
Really need someone to talk to...preferrably a woman...i'm on yahoo messenger now if anyone is available curlyjenn831...
I took 60mg of Cymbalta for about 3 years and it worked well, however over those 3 years I gained 100 pounds! Of course, medications work differently for everyone, but be sure to keep an eye out on...
So I started on new medication, Abilify 2mg and Oleptro 300mg, and have been on them for a few weeks now. I was feeling amazing, finally sleeping at night and energy during the day. Almost a little...
Unfortunately, i'm in a mixed state right now too. Feel free to email me if you want to talk about anything. [email protected]...
You are lucky to have found friends that are understanding. My (ex) best friend of four years told me at the end of our friendship that she didn't even believe I was bipolar, she said I just used it...
Talk with the school counselor, they have plenty of resources and information that may be helpful to you. I would also see your pediatrician and look into getting your son to a child psychologist....
Has anyone been thru the process of getting social security for bipolar? I am looking into it since I can't keep living off my parents. I will also be kicked off my parents insurance in 14 months, so...
have a baby...
I'm curious how everyone else deals with finding/keeping friends. I'm 24 and have never had many friends, I'm more of a 'few close friends' type. I find it extremely hard to make new friends and even...
I just started my own bipolar blog too! I just "followed you", feel free to "follow" me back even tho I haven't started blogging yet :)...
Thank you so much Jamie and Bill for your support. The past few weeks have been pretty rough. Bill, I actually started using "emoods", an app on my phone that allows me to track my moods and send the...
Ask her if you can go with her on one of her weekly doctor visits and discuss your concerns there. Other than that, I'm not really sure what to say. Props to you for sticking by her and wanting to...