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Jul 10, 2009, 12:52 PM
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soo..this is my first thread im not sure what to write...but um... I am only 17 and I found out that I am bipolar... last year my doctor thought I was depressed.. so she put me on anti depressants... they worked for a while.. but now they don't work at all...
 It is getting worse I don't know what to do.. I even had a manic episode...my family didn't know though.... umm.. I even loose alot of friends because I don't want to go anywhere..I am scared that my emotions will change and ruin everything.. and I can't even see my doctor because I can't afford to see her... My mom wants me to see a psychiatrist first...because I want to go to this Bipolar Rehab place in Tucson... umm... im not sure what else to say...  i need some love or a group hug <-- hehe :P
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Jul 10, 2009, 01:29 PM
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I'm 23 and I live in Phoenix. I didn't know there was a bipolar rehab place in Tuscon. Do you have a website or something? There are a lot of places that offer free services or medications. I can find some links for you if you like. Do you have insurance through your parents? I had to get a job and get my own insurance because my mom doesn't believe her perfect oldest daughter could have anything wrong with her. I was diagnosed Dec 2007 right before my birthday. It is important that you get treatment. You are LUCKY you found out early. Statistics show the earlier we know what's wrong and start getting help the better. Paddy had a post about a documentary called Secret Life of the Manic Depressive earlier this week. Find it and watch it. Think about maybe asking mom to watch it. It's good to be in a place where you're understood. Antidepressants usually throw you out of funk unless they are paired with a mood stabilizer like Lithium or Lamictal. Read. Everything you can. If you need anything at all, email me or anyone else. We're all friends here. Bipolar may be part of you, but it doesn't own you. Try to remember that.
Your real friends will stick around. That's the same whether you're bipolar or not.
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 - Amanda (amaviena@gmail.com) "I'm insecure, impatient, and a little selfish. I make mistakes, I am out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you cant handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." - Marilyn Monroe |
 Sinabee
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Jul 10, 2009, 01:39 PM
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THANK YOU THANK YOU!!
& it is called Sierra Tucson. I live in Phoenix too!..well North Phx(deervalley) Yes please send some links I am on my dads insurance... you got a job! Thats good! I can't find one economy is horrible..
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Jul 10, 2009, 06:38 PM
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Hi Sinabee. I am 34 and live in New Hampshire. I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 1/2-3 years ago. My life has been a mess more times then not. I agree getting help and a treatment plan early is a positive thing. I wish I would have known sooner. I went to our GP several times for depression and they put me on meds for that but it did make me worse. Finally they referred me to a psychiatrist where I was properly diagnosed. I would say to get an appointment with someone who specializes in mental illnesses and go from there. You can pm me anytime if you need to. Best of luck to you.
p.s the documentary on bipolar disorder is very informative so far, I am only on the 5th series. I would recommend watching it, maybe even with your family.
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Jul 10, 2009, 07:49 PM
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 lol!! You have picked a good place to find support and help.I havent been on here long and i havent really had any major crisis's(knock on wood)...but i have read several other people's post on here and it appears that there is alot of very helpful and educated folks on here.Again...welcome to you!PS I am clear up in Ohio..and the economy/jobs suck up here too!
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Jul 12, 2009, 03:54 PM
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What's going on lately? Does your mom know you're bipolar and how serious it is? I hope if she doesn't understand the disease that the psychiatrist or some online materials can help explain it to her. It's very confusing to those of us who have it and to those around us. We don't want to hurt anyone or ourselves, but our moods make it very difficult at times. I hope you're able to meet with someone and get onto the right meds for you and start a comprehensive treatment plan. I wish I knew I had this when I was 17. I probably would have resisted meds and treatment at that point, but it would've made my feelings and behavior make more sense and perhaps prevented some of the heartache. I hope you don't ever feel ignored on the site. People don't do it on purpose. Everyone here I've met is kind and understanding. Sometimes they just overlook a new post, or they're on vacation, or they've been out all day, or they're too depressed to come online. You're not forgotten. I hope you will stay in touch.
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Jul 13, 2009, 11:20 AM
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Sina, are you still around? Doing okay?
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- Amanda (amaviena@gmail.com)"I'm insecure, impatient, and a little selfish. I make mistakes, I am out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you cant handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." - Marilyn Monroe |
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Jul 18, 2009, 09:59 AM
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Still hoping you're doing okay Sinabee. Haven't seen you around.
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