I take everything I'm on, at night, around 9....
Hey Sandy, thanks for the nice words. I'm not strong, I'm just lucky. I've educated myself so much about depression and BP. The meds have been godsends though, as the BP really progressed over the...
If you follow my limited number of posts, you know I'm both of the drugs above. 200mg L, and 10mg A. They've worked great. No more lengthy periods of depression...and sadly no more hypomania (boo!)....
In that case, I've found that my abilify and lamictal has slowed my cycling down. In fact I wish I had a bit of my hypomania back....
Can someone explain "cycling" to me, and the difference between rapid and slow. Thanks!...
Soleil, what would you consider a higher dosage? While the Lamictal (and abilify) has stabilized my moods, I sense that my creativity at work has become somewhat stagnant. I've actually been stuck on...
I know I should be thankful I have a job, and the insurance that comes with it, but I think I can be a bit testy about the fact that my copay to see "specialists" almost doubled to $60. I'll be...
With the exception of the White Sox nonsense (nice Manny pick up!), you're like my dream friend! Welcome to the board. This is a helpful place....
When I first tried Abilify it, too, knocked me on my butt. So my doc just let me cut the pills in half (started at 2.5 mg) and very gradually worked my up to where I am now, 10mg. No more drowsiness....
Lindz, check this site out http://www.centerpointe.com/ It's helped me IMMENSELY, cuz I can't ever relax either. I swear this isn't some informercial! It's essentially forced meditation. If you've...
Tortoise, I've been like that (logical, unemotional, discerning) my whole life. It perked me up a bit to read your words that that was a skill :) There are times I wish I could be more emotionally...
I'd say it's boredom more than loneliness. I've moved so much and lived so many places without close friends, that I stopped relying on companionship for fulfillment. I live in a decent place, but...
We all know boredom is the #1 ally of any addiction, or depression. And boredom sadly seems to follow me around. I just can't find things to keep me busy, especially on the weekends. I'm the opposite...
Hey Lindz I found a local DBSA group in my area, and went to a few meetings, and they were extremely helpful, insightful and relatable. The only reason I had stopped going is because they were held...
Lindz - I'm waiting for a list of jokes on that one lol. Red Bull and more!...
buy something small to get the impulse outta your system. Hit Target, where you can do less damage, rather than the mall. LOL. This works for me, sometimes....
Hmmmm, boring in comparion to the rest of the thread, but I'll chime in with impulsevily shop (hello sneakers and jeans!) and my creativity at work shoots through the roof. And of course the sex...
I agree with pretty much everyone else. I was so hesitant to start drugs, after failing with prozac, and go through the trial and test of which ones and what dosages, but Lamictal (with Abilify) has...
Adios super tortoise!...
I can deal with the headaches, and vision issues. Hopefully I'll adjust once I find the right dosage for me. There are much worse side effects I could've gotten. When I was on prozac, I hated my life...
If you're a Ludacris fan, the topic title rings a bell. I thought it was appropriate. Anywho, this is Eric and I was on this board back in March. It was helpful and insightful, but then some of the...
too funny lol. you found the 2.2% but not my email lol. its on my profile for this board. you will kick yourself when you see what it is lol. your last post had me scurrying for a paragraph in the...
Damn. Missed you by THAT much. Hopefully you're clock turned ahead seamlessly :)...
Wow. I just spit out my coffee Carrie! You navigated your way over there...for that I say THANK YOU. I don't disagree with you about needing to be part of life and society. Regardless of your...
u stream it!...
I echo much of your thoughts Tainted. Usually women are the ones labeled as overly emotional when it comes to sex, but it seems like some of guys can be lumped into that as well. Maybe not quite...
i did, and i read the lyrics over and over. for being in radio and hearing songs hundreds of times, lyrics NEVER sink in with me. go figure. are you online? i was going to go into the chat...
Tainted, you have a great grip of what's going on your life. I think you're on the right track to battling the disorders. You're a testament to the fact that you can be practical and solve problems...
And there's a fine line between shame, and tons of fun! but yes, batteries, in a man way (lol), is always safe as can be. So why THAT ani song? what about it?...
LOL and you didn't even have to pay $9.50 and buy popcorn! Christine, I've been here a week, and I wouldn't call "meeting" you guys a revelation, but it's been a very positive experience for sure....
Bill you couldn't be more right. The day I was diagnosed was like being released from prison. Finally, some clarity on WHY I was randomly getting depressed for no good reason....
Cateyes that sounds like a blissful marriage. I envy you! Rings and weddings are superficial, in my mind, it's the love and understanding that brings and keeps people together. Send a female version...
Songwriting will make you rich! If you're good. I tried the link but only one song played. I'll try again though....
I try. I do really try to find stuff to keep my mind occupied, but sometimes there's just nothing to do. Or, I can't get started in the first place. There's no people with "spark" in my building that...
Tainted, welcome. It's a Henry Ford quote. I often refer to inspirational reading, and psychology books for mental technics to squash negative thoughts that sink me into a depression. I read your...
Bill, throw some Law & Order in and i'll hire you if I ever need legal help. Since this will be my first weekend hanging on the board, and weekends are miserable for me, is there a chat room that...
Oh, I'm Eric....
Well, CARRIE!!!!!!!, hopefully you've enjoyed yourself here so far. For the first time in a while, even though its just online, I feel connected and have some shared emotions with people. It's nice....
32, or can I call you Carrie lol? I almost hopped back on here, after I wrote that and after getting ready for work, to say how relieved I felt to get all that stuff out. I, too, have never shared...
32, I think you opened the door, at least for me, to discuss some of the sexual stuff. I'd always overlooked my extreme hyper sexuality as "just being a guy" but now that I read some others thoughts...
I'll give it a shot, thank you! Life might be easier to attack each day if I woke up a bit more rested....
Bill - right again, on two counts. I love the "high" my hypomania causes me. It's creative adrenaline, but when I stop and acknowledge it, it's better than any buzz from alcohol. As for the sexual...
Genetic, have you taken melatonin before? I take that now, but only because it's better than nothing in trying to help me to sleep. Is the 5htp avail OTC?...
She's a great artist! Very underrated in pop culture. I'll check out the track. But it couldn't have been as good as Baskin adding a new flavor mmmmmmmm! lol...
St John's wort worked for about a month for me, until my body built up a tolerance. 3 pills at 300 mg a day. I had planned to look for something else in the near future...
Hey Linx, taking into account the natural negative thoughts and worries that go with being out of work, if you're bored, it's likely fueling your depressions. I know everytime I'm down, and I think...
Hello 32! I'm new too! This group has been very insightful so far. They offer a different lens. And Bill, while being a sexual screw up, has never hit on me lol. So his screw ups skew towards females...
Have you tried any literature? David Burns' Feeling Good Handbook turned my life around. I refer to it as my psychological bible. When I feel down, or wayward, I refer to it and certain thoughts I've...
I'd like someone in my work to be that inspirational spark for me, on a daily basis. Bill, you sound like a superhero! And I'd know, certain ones are a passion of mine....
Cateyes - I think it's because with bpd, we are HIGHLY functional and creative people. Our minds are ALWAYS going. I can't even shut my thoughts off to sleep at night. Even when my head hits the...