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#1
Jul 22, 2009, 05:10 PM
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While banging your head on the desk at work might seem like a good way to solve all your problems, it may actually cause brain damage. On top of that, your forehead will be red. Please consider these warnings before acting on any of the aforementioned activites.
Thank you.
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Jul 22, 2009, 07:15 PM
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How about the back of the head? I think it's a little thicker and if you have any hair back there, it won't show the red. lol
 
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#3
Jul 22, 2009, 07:35 PM
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Better still you could bang someone elses head on the desk causing no damage to your head what so ever lol
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Jul 22, 2009, 07:58 PM
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Too late for me. I already tried banging my head on the nurses' station desk last week. It did result in me actually getting to take a break, and my buddy in the hall got one too.
Rachie's solution seems much more therapeutic LOL. But then you have to make sure it isn't witnessed 
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Jul 22, 2009, 08:28 PM
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Some of these meds make me feel brain damaged already. I doubt smacking my head on a desk would do anything worse. But I also don't recommend it. I'd have a beer instead. Then you forget why you were mad at yourself.
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#6
Jul 23, 2009, 10:03 AM
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NO BEER WITH MEDS! Read Madness.
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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 23, 2009, 01:11 PM
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Aww...but beer makes me feel better. Not like I'm havin' a six pack. Just 1/2 to 1 per night.
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Jul 23, 2009, 06:06 PM
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I drink beer sometimes and im on meds...nothing has happend to me...
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Jul 23, 2009, 07:58 PM
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'cept for of course those dragon wings you sprouted.
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Jul 24, 2009, 09:27 AM
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Alcohol is KNOWN to interfere and/or NULLIFY psychotropic medications. So being under the misguided thought that they do nothing is...no more than misguided.
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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 24, 2009, 11:34 AM
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I've cut way back from 2 yrs ago. Seriously, I am going to stop drinking even half a beer regularly in the near future. The problem is, even when I don't drink (which I don't when I'm severely depressed) the meds don't yet work! I've gone a whole week or days in a row without alcohol for the very reason that I'm depressed and drink holds no interest when I'm feeling that awful. I just sleep. I drink a little when I feel more normal and the meds are working. So, while I'm not a heavy drinker, I am well aware that alcohol can interfere with one's meds. And why would I want to drink anyway when I'm already depressed? It's a depressant. During mania is when most bipolar people drink. And it doesn't seem to harm their meds (since the meds obviously aren't working if they're manic), although it will harm their liver over time.
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Jul 24, 2009, 11:41 AM
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read Madness.
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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 24, 2009, 12:05 PM
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I'm sure I'll eventually read or come across the book, but I can't buy it right now. I can't judge what's in the book, but I'm guessing that the person is referring to people who drink excessively (which for a female is 2 or more per night). Even my meds person says half to 1 beer per night is fine with my meds.
I appreciate that some people are alcoholics and they can't just stop at 1/2 a beer. I don't fault them for that or having to abstain altogether. I also understand that you don't get the full benefit out of your meds if you drink regularly. Like I said, I've cut way back and will quit in the near future. Thanks for your concern. I'm not advocating anything I do for anyone else. Everyone's situation is unique. I know my body and my docs are aware of all I do.
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Jul 24, 2009, 12:28 PM
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<3 I wasn't trying to be a brat. Just had flashbacks of my own bad situation which is in no way related to your responsible drinking.
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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 24, 2009, 09:27 PM
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It's okay. I did abuse alcohol from 2003-2007, so it's not like I haven't had my scares. I know from experience not to drink more than 1, because after 2 and I don't know how many I'll drink before I'll blackout or pass out. Not good. I'm not proud of that period of my life. I was seemingly happier, but certainly not very healthy and if my meds start working well, I'll remind myself that drinking irresponsibly again will make me depressed (which is why I sought treatment to begin with). I know my limits and I don't want to cross them ever again. If I find I can't stop once I'm feeling "up" again, I'll likely have to quit drinking altogether and join some sort of a program. Not much temptation right now with feeling so volatile and down.
 I'll defend my drinking only so far. And then I'll get help.
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Jul 25, 2009, 08:42 AM
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I had the same two year period. Boy! I was on top of the world! The whole day was miserable, but the night....the night was mine.
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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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