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Feb 24, 2014, 02:07 PM
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Hi,
I'm at work right now, and i'm trying to keep myself from crying. I don't know what's wrong. I saw my pdoc this morning, and she is changing meds a bit, which is good. I'm still in depression. I found out my medical appointments are increasing in frequency, and i don't know how i'm going to do it around my work schedule without them finding out they are mental health appointments. So stressful, i hate this  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Feb 24, 2014, 02:17 PM
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all the changes is probably why you are crying. a change in meds, even if they are good, was always upsetting to me. and an increase in appts ...added stress on the job front..worried about people finding out..a very trying day indeed...go take a quick bathroom break and take some deep breathes give yourself a time out. take care.
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Feb 24, 2014, 10:38 PM
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I swear, sometimes I think the hardest thing about being bipolar and working is having to pretend that we're fine when we're not, and trying to fake being "normal" when we are either dying inside or needing to be scraped off the surface of the moon. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time, my friend. I hope your upcoming med changes are helpful and that the oncoming spring will put a smile back on your face. (Just don't get manic like I do
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#4
Feb 25, 2014, 12:03 AM
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You responded to my post, so I have to say this. Remember, us bp fruit cakes sincerely appreciate what you do. I ask myself how the people at the clinic, where I am receiving service, how they can stand to do it. But yes, ya'll are godsends. I've been in treatment for 4 months. The longest I have went in 2 1l2 years without practicing for my death.
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Feb 25, 2014, 05:03 PM
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Another bad day at work. Feeling totally overwhelmed and like i want to cry. Just stopped Strattera last night, and i feel a little weird. So raw right now. I just want to go home and hide, but i have almost 4 hours left in my day. Just wanted to vent
thanks
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Feb 25, 2014, 09:06 PM
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There might be a support group in your area that may help you deal with some of the stress. In person venting and they may know of local community programs. Calling a help line when you want to go home and hide might be a good idea. They can talk with you until your in a better state of mind. Sent from The Land of Golden Sunshine using Tapatalk
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| Curiosity77
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Feb 26, 2014, 12:22 AM
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I have been thinking about looking for an in person support group, but I haven't had the courage to go yet. I also worry about running into patients because I work in mental health. I wouldn't mind my patients knowing that I am bipolar, but I wouldn't want them to see me unwell because it would blur the boundaries. I'm hoping to feel better when I get through this med adjustment, and also it's been a particularly stressful couple of days at work. I'm home now, and feeling better. thanks
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Feb 26, 2014, 02:05 AM
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to you, sounds like you have a lot on your plate. It must be hard to use resources when you work in the field. I wish there were more online support groups and structured therapy, I think that would help a lot of people. I hope the meds level you out soon, physical and emotional side effects can be so hard to deal with.
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