I called the special ticket to work information line. The program is designed for those who want to return to full time work in order to be self sufficient. That's not me. The lady on the phone tried...
Wow, Tortoise, you know a lot about work and disability! Unfortunately, I am not dealing with an agency, as they have no interest in people who work 8 hours a week. I will be dealing with individuals...
I'm not quite sure what you mean by disclosing symptoms......
I am on disability for my numerous mental illnesses. I am fine as long as I don't get too stressed. I haven't been in the hospital for 4 years. I am quite capable of very small amounts of work. I...
I have emotional eating problems too, it can really be torture. I found really good forum that addresses emotional eating and a lot more. It's been very helpful to me....
It took me 4 years to get my disability. It was hell. I finally got mine when the appeal went before a judge. I think this was the fourth appeal. I was awarded disability by the judge. I think the...
I have been on Lamictal from the start. First we added Geodon (anti-psychotic) and then exchanged that for Abilify. The Geodon made me dopey and I think it added to the anhedonia I experienced upon...
Things improved for me after about 8 or 10 weeks... I had instant relief from confusion and extraordinarily severe depression, but it took 8 or 10 weeks to really get full benefit from my medication....
A psychiatrist can help....
wolflover, I am so glad you are well shut of that awful place. I had 28 days in a similar place. (At one point I was forced to clean up my own vomit, on my hand sand knees, with a towel, while a...
I have a number of big psychological issues not at related to bipolar, so I have done lots of therapy, of several different kinds. None has really helped my bipolar at all. But it all helped my...
forever7 I am so sorry about what happened when you were a child, and that your mother chose not to protect you. It's really hard not having anyone who can behave in a caring way in your family. I...
Yes, I get overwhelmed too. I really relate. I don't have much to suggest that you are not already doing now... taking it one box at a time. I wish I could be of more help. ((( hugs )))...
I know how the crash feels, and being robbed of a pleasure you'd looked forward to. I'm sorry about the work situation. I hope things improve soon . Lots of good thoughts your way....
((( Serenitee ))) I'm sorry you're struggling so much right now. I did DBT for a couple of years. I started out Borderline, now I do not fit that diagnosis anymore as some of my symptoms are...
Living well I am completely in the same boat of not having friends. Well, I have one very very good friend, but he can't fulfill all my social needs. I don't, however have the same push people away...
Pam I'm so sorry about your husband. When I started mood stabilizers (Lamictal), I experienced complete lack of pleasure for a number of months. I felt dead inside as you describe. My doctor didn't...
Prioritizing sounds like a really good idea. cantgoback has really good ideas. Another approach might be to have an "A" list and a "B" list. Things that absolutely have to be done go on the "A"...
jaimiee and eleveno, thank you for your welcome. eleveno, i have had so much DBT, it's coming out my ears. I was misdiagnosed as borderline and was drilled for years in DBT. But not so much in CBT....
Hi! I ended up here because earlier tonight I was feeling so very lonely, I felt I needed some support. I chatted with someone here and that helped me a lot. It did not make me less lonely, but it...