Thanks Bill! You too!...
Hi everyone, I've been pretty depressed lately and it's been very difficult for me to get on the site and be productive. If I haven't been around and you see something that concerns you or that you...
MaggieMay, I'm so sorry things look so bleak for you right now. Remind yourself, if you can, that these feelings are ghosts: they feel real, but they're not. You do not have to take such a terrible...
Hey Mogli, Thanks for asking. I'm doing ...alright. Not great. And I don't have a lot of energy. I haven't been on the board much. I'm reserving my resources. Hope you're doing okay. serafena...
Hi everyone, Struggling through a week of depression. It's been a year since my dad died and I'm feeling it today. Anyone got a hug for me (weak smile)? serafena...
Hi Anon, Welcome to HealingWEll and to the bipolar board. I'm only on 5 mg of Abilify, because it agitates my mania. I had a terrible mixed episode last summer, partially triggered by Abilify. If...
Sounds good. If you'd like to contribute, send me an email, and I'll post them....
Oh, gosh no, absolutely no foul!!! And like I said, as it stands, it's not particularly warm and fuzzy. It could definitely stand for some shaping up, if you'd like to. serafena...
Laugh. This is the story of my LIFE!!!! I'm so bad with money. I am so lucky that I have a husband who is better about money than I am, but I would spend us into the ground relentlessly if it were...
Not a bad idea, but we already have a greeting "sticky" thread. http://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=13&m=883428 It's pretty dry, and I'd be happy to add a more welcoming post to it,...
Hey Tainted, There's a list of books in the Bipolar Disorder Resources thread. Terry Cheney's MANIC isn't in there, but it's supposed to be good. Also, if you've read any that aren't there that you'd...
June, Let me say this one more time, and then I'm going to put a stop to this thread, as it is potentially demoralizing to people who have the disorder: YOUR HUSBAND HAS MORE GOING ON THAN BIPOLAR....
Hi dmb66, Sorry I haven't greeted you yet. We'come to the site. I hope it's useful and supportive for you! serafena...
Good luck!!! We're here for you!...
How you doing, Mogli? I was on Lexapro for a while. I didn't have many more symptoms on it than I did on any other AD. It helped with my depression, it gave me brain zaps if I missed a dose (yuck). I...
Hi GeorgieGirl! Welcome to the bipolar board. I hope it's helpful and supportive for you! serafena...
I'm with you Bill. We can't negate all our emotions -- we'd be dead. I think sometimes people around us, who love us despite our kookoo traits usually, think that ALL our emotions are related to...
I also had a terrible time on Effexor, but my DH has been on it for a few years, and has done fine. He doesn't even feel weird if he misses a dose. I had TERRIBLE brain zaps for 3 weeks when weaning...
Lamictal is slightly stimulating, that's why it's used for people with BPII a lot -- it helps with depression. If you don't feel relief within a week, I'd give your doc a call. It might not be the...
Like Bohemian, I am afraid of making poor decisions with permanent consequences on others: leaving my husband and child for no good reason, committing suicide, hurting others. I feel like I can...
Hi fiftyman, Welcome to HealingWell and the bipolar board. Hope you're well. Thanks for joining us. serafena...
Oh that would put me right round the bend! I hope it gets sorted out. I'd definitely look into putting some legal limits on where he can take them without your prior permission. serafena...
Welcome, Terry. I hope the Lamictal works for you. It's really made a huge difference in my life. I've been on it for years now. I have a 4-year old daughter. How old is your son? serafena...
*Fumbling for credit card...*...
Hi Carrie, There used to be a handy dandy button to click. It's not there now. It's possible it got lost in the last HealingWell update. I'll look into this! serafena...
morpheuse, Good luck on the SAT! As to the anger, that sounds like my hypomania -- everything, every little thing ticks me off. Since you're still at home, how can you get some help for yourself?...
I was 24 when I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression; 28 with MDD and my first hospitalization; 31 with bipolar II. I first sought help because my husband (then boyfriend) was convinced there...
Naw... post a pic! We LOVE puppies. serafena...
Hi Deacon, The online tests are useful as guidelines, but about as reliable as you'd expect: not so much. You really need a doc to diagnose you. Even some pdocs prefer to wait a while before...
Hi GreenTea, Welcome back. I'm glad you're still here. What you do is take it VERY slow, one step at a time. It's going to take you a long time to heal from something like this -- and I don't just...
You need out of this marriage, June. Fast. This is not just bipolar you're dealing with. Not all people with bipolar behave this way. At some level, you are just dealing with his incapacities. Good...
And if you can, get a lawyer to help you. It makes a big difference. Most reputable lawyers will not require payment up front, but only after the claimant is approved....
Also, me89, I can't help but notice you're beating yourself up a lot. All those "shoulds" end up putting a serious dent in your self esteem. May I suggest you write about what you can do, what is...
You know, I think the same thing, Bill. If I'm so screwy and can keep a positive outlook, what's your problem? I'm sorry you were dealing with negativity. Don't let it get you down. serafena...
Get your butt into the chat room, bill....
Hi tainted, Welcome to HealingWell! Glad to have you here. There is no right or wrong when it comes to bipolar treatment. Go with what you are comfortable with and trust your doc to listen. Everyone...
Hi Morpheuse, Sounds like you're still being reasonably productive. Give yourself permission to move a little slower than normal. Getting angry with yourself doesn't help anything. I'm a writer too,...
I wanna picture of that puppy, Karen! I had a GS growing up and he was the sweetest dog! Jamiee -- be well! serafena...
Hi everyone! I'm back. I had to sleep and sleep to get over being on vacation! Don't you love that? I had a nice time and my DH and I got some much needed time to ourselves thanks to grandma and...
You might need to take your Seroquel earlier at night so you can wake up more effectively in the morning. It's heavily sedating and you may have to adjust your dosage too. If you're not feeling more...
Kiraz, Are you talking to a psychiatrist or a gp? I've never heard that lamictal is for rapid cyclers? I've been on it for like 7 years and I have bpII. I'm sorry to hear about the new med change....
Hang in there morpheuse! Let us know what we can do for you! serafena...
Be careful with St. John's Wort -- I know sometimes it interacts with bipolar meds. serafena...
Hi lil_boo, Nice to have you. I know how hard it can be to cope with parents who have mood disorders. Carrie is right, we do have some links in the "Resources" thread for family and friends of...
I think there's books in all of us! Truly I do! Welcome Carrie, we're glad you're here. I'm glad you've found some help already. It really is a comfort to come here and talk to people who go through...
Hi Mogli, I'm glad you had an up day. I hope it continues. Good for you! I just had a falling out with my mother too. As far as I'm concerned it's permanent. We just can't get along and she causes me...
Hi everyone: Please remember that we cannot diagnose on this site -- we are not doctors, and even if we were, it's unethical to diagnose online. Also, this site is dedicated to the support of those...
Hello again, My trip is going pretty well. I'm getting some much needed R and R. Just got a disparaging email from my mother, though, who doesn't understand bipolar, doesn't understand me, and is a...
Hi kevbo, Welcome to HealingWell. I hope you find the support and friendship you're looking for here! serafena...
Hi cateyes and depressed-n-angry, Welcome to HealingWell and to the bipolar board. It's good to have you. This is a great place to vent and get answers. I hope you find it as helpful as I have....