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Old Apr 27, 2012, 07:26 AM
bipolarmedstudent bipolarmedstudent is offline
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Originally Posted by Living Well View Post
I got accepted for a 3 hour per week voluntary position today.

It made me feel so good to have my skills and ability recognised, to be given the opportunity to do something constructive and meaningful, and to be accepted to work as part of a team.

I don't care that it is "only" 3hrs and voluntary work. The fact is that I am working up to my full capacity, and doing what I love.

I'm stoked.

Jade
That's amazing! Volunteering is so fun and makes you feel really good about yourself. What's the job in? What will be your responsibilities?
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age: 23

dx:
bipolar I, ADHD-C, tourette's syndrome, OCD, trichotillomania, GAD, Social Phobia, BPD, RLS

current meds:
depakote (divalproex sodium) 1000mg, abilify (aripiprazole) 4mg, cymbalta (duloxetine) 60mg, dexedrine (dexamphetamine) 35mg, ativan (lorazepam) 1mg prn, iron supplements

past meds:
ritalin, adderall, risperdal, geodon, paxil, celexa, zoloft

other:
individual talk therapy, CBT, group therapy, couple's therapy, hypnosis