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Old Oct 26, 2019, 03:03 PM
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Location: West of the Mississippi
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I recently bought a house and the mortgage is significantly higher than my last house so the worry of money is constantly on my mind. I drained my savings to pay the down payment. The thing is, guys, for the past two years around Nov/Dec I've had serious manic/psychosis episodes resulting in 30 day hospitalizations and I'm afraid that the stress and anxiety I'm feeling could lead to another episode this holiday season which would 1) devastate my mom and 2) I would probably lose my job since I used up all my FMLA time last year. Not eligible for FMLA until Feb 1, 2020. Just need to hold back a manic episode for 3 months! But hopefully I won't have any.

Secondly, my depression is getting worse because I moved from the city to the suburbs and I live alone. I'm looking for a roommate right now for extra $ and some company. Being really picky on my roommate search. I want to make sure I get the right person.

Pro-active steps I'm taking this weekend to try to lessen stress, anxiety and depression:
1) Went to Yoga this morning! (at 24 hour fitness so I didn't have to pay)
2) Going Hiking tomorrow and I get to spend some time with my sister
3) Clean my house to keep my mind occupied and not think about how lonely I am
4) Swipe through Bumble BFF, try to make some new friends to hang out with and expand my social life. (I do belong to meetup).
5) Try and walk my dogs today
6) Relax this evening by listening to music (no alcohol, fill my wine glass with diet cherry pepsi).

What do you guys do to help combat depression and loneliness? Hoping to pick up some tricks and tips.
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current medication:
Lamitcal - 400 mg
Latuda - 60 mg
Klonopin - 0.5 mg
Trazodone 100 mg (as needed)

Medications I've been on in the past: Haldol, Risperdal, Ability, Depakote, Lithium, Celexa, Wellbutrin, Geodon.
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