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#1
Dec 21, 2006, 08:23 PM
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I am newly diagnosed but not surprised about the DX. My mom is BP I receiving ECT in the 60's. I started self medicating when I was 11 with drugs and alcohol. I ended up in rehab in 1990 and was put on Lithium and Prozac. I have been sober ever since, against my wishes. Each year since treatment has gotten a little worse and about 4 years ago, everything went to hell in a handbasket. I have managed to stay sober through the roller coaster of depression and mania. I finally went to a shrink a little over 2 weeks ago and was in suicide danger. I am on Lithium again 600mg twice a day and seroquel 50mg morning and 150mg evening. I am sleeping for the first time in about 15 years. I am still suffering from rapid cycling throughout the day and my blood work is not showing a detectable amount of Lithium. When in the heck is it going to straighten me out? I don't have an appt with my shrink until the 5th and have a hard time calling for help. Basically I am wanting to stop taking the meds already, which is my m.o. I guess I am just looking for a place where I can ask for help, so here I am at psyche central. I am angry and do not know how to tell my closest friends and family about the DX. Has anyone been to bipolarhappens.com? What do you think of the health cards? Thanks
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#2
Dec 21, 2006, 08:46 PM
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{{{{undertheradar}}}} I'm gald you find PC. I know how hard it is to handle, I've been bipolar my whole life, and also I have OCD and PTSD, and really I know how you feel.
I haven't been to that site, I don't like to surf the web too much, my e-mails and psych are the only places I'm on. Do you have any family support? Hang in there and PM me anytime~
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Dec 21, 2006, 08:54 PM
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My partner is still accepting the fact that I am indeed BP II. She has suffered from major depression her whole life, so it is unreal for her because she is always so focused on herself. We have a 7 year old daughter and basically I have no choice but to be the parent in charge. However, the last 2 years, especially, have been pure hell. It is fortunate for me that I have not run out of money yet, as so many have. Hopefully now that I have a firm DX I can do something about my future. I feel like I have two problems my addiction problem and now BP. Using drugs and alcohol probably saved my LIFE, because my BP wants to kill me. It will be a miracle if I stay sober until the day I die! I have not told my parents or close friends at this point for fear of losing them. Heck, I am still accepting it myself. I am glad I found PC and y'all. I suffer from OCD issues, but have not been DXed yet. My M.O. is to stop taking medication when i feel good, so I am challenged in that area. I called my therapist today to ask her to tell me to take my meds! She is awesome and so is my Shrink. I am waiting to come down from the mania. Thanks for being here.
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Dec 21, 2006, 08:58 PM
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Your very welcome hon, like I was saying in another post, all of us go thru the "unconfortable" phase of being DXed, I have been there too, but like you said, now that you know, it'll be easier to take charge.
I have a 7 years old daughter myself!!! You are on the right path ~hang in there~
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Dec 21, 2006, 10:49 PM
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we all have times when we havae to come here for help. i am glad that you found PC. anytime you need to ask for support, jump right in. that's why we're here.
good luck on the struggles and it sounds as if you have awesome support people.........pat |
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Dec 22, 2006, 03:11 PM
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How do you tell people about your DX? I have several friends who I trust and would like to tell and ask for help, but am afraid they will think I am crazy or something. How long does it take to accept your DX?
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Dec 22, 2006, 03:13 PM
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I am grateful I found PC! All I think about is BP and at least y'all can help me talk about it. Thanks!
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#8
Dec 22, 2006, 03:22 PM
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Why is it that you feel you need to tell your close friends about a diagnosis? If you had a heart condition or diabetes, you would not be advertising it, so why talk about bipolar? I think you are giving your power away and falling into the stigmatization trap when you feel you "owe" it to others to tell them. You owe nothing to anyone but yourself, your partner and your child. Stand tall and fight for your rights. This is your life and no one else has a right to know about it! And for gosh sakes, don't just stop the meds cold turkey or you will get very sick. At least speak with your doctor first and give him the benefit of the doubt since he has been working to keep you alive~
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Dec 22, 2006, 03:29 PM
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It is almost like I am excitged in a way about my DX, 'cause I now know what the hell has been wrong with me all these years! But, you do have a point....I am not sure why I feel the need to tell people......I will have to do some writing on that one. I called my shrink this morning to tell her I wanted to stop taking meds, and she read me the riot act! We eliminated my a.m. seroquel to see if maybe that was irritating my mood. Can anyone tell me how they deal with side effects of Lithium?
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