I can get easily overwhelmed. When I feel like the stress is adding up and I'm getting overwhelmed, I try to slow down. Instead of thinking about getting through the next day, I slow things down. I...
Hello everyone! I was diagnosed with Bi-polar type 1 with psychotic episodes /community/emoticons/devil.gif and Post trauma Stress /community/emoticons/sad.gif in 01. I also suffer from crohn's...
I am diagnosed with both Bi-polar and PTSD. It is hard dealing with both, as one tend to feed off the other. I hope that you are able to find help in dealing with both, as it can be very difficult....
Zyprexa and depakote er made me gain almost 140lbs.I was miserable. Stopped taking them both. I am also in a manic phase. Haven't really been sleeping much for the past month now. I used to have that...
I too am overweight with crohns. The first few years I was underweight at 5'9" 125lbs. Then I was put on steriods and gained about 30 lbs. I then started mediations for Bi-polar in addition to the...
I had to do these before. It was a few years ago so bear with me. I don't recall having any problems using them. They didn't burn or anything like that. Just a bit uncomfortable at first. I remember...
There is no way I would do esp just because my parents want Grandkids. Unless your CD is that severe I wouldn't even think about doing anything that drastic. You are 17 y/o. You need to focus on...
Here are a few links to sites that might be able to help you get teh meds free or at reduced price. I was once in your shoes as you figuring how how to afford meds. I paid a one time $5 processing...
For the longest time I would get nausead and vomit from coffee. The only way I was able to drink coffee was to add 1 packet of hot cocoa to the cup of coffee. I also use lactaid brand milk. I also...
I haven't tried the diet either, but agree with your thinking that the diet looks complicated. I have never heard of half the things they tell you to eat. Much less where to buy the food or how...
I don't think it's unheard of just rare. I bounce back and force between them....
I totally understand what you are talking about. I gained so much weight while on predisone. Took a long time to lose it too, but I mostly have now. I have bi-polar as well. Predisone messes with it...
I also tend to eat Turkey sandwiches when I'm not feeling good. I would try to eat very lite before and during the school day. Nothing worse then running out of class for the bathroom. Now I, don't...
THe scond time I had one, I woke up during the colonoscopy. It was awful! I remember waking up and attempting to reach for the scope. Someone yelled " SHe's awake!" THey held my arms down until I...
I think everyone's experiance with SSI is different. From the day I applied to the date of recieving my first check was 3 months. I was approved on the first time. Just make you sure answer all...