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Sep 17, 2014, 06:31 AM
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Good morning all,
Im Tasha, just turned 36. Recently divorced from husband #2 and I have two boys ages14 &7. I was first officially diagnosed with bipolar andGAD and insomnia 7 years ago. During the past year my condition and mania have been out of control. Did a 6 day stay in a mental hospital after taking too many sleeping meds. Currently on leave from work, have been pretty much since June. Currently see my PCP and a therapist. Have first psychiatrist appt this week. Currently taking lithium and lexapro.and ambien sleep.i know these are not the right meds but feel like its a losing battle with my PCP. I have a meeting with job (been there 11 years) this week as well, know im not ready/able to work but terrified of not having money to support myself and my boys. Not sure really what else to do though. |
 Pikku Myy, vjdragonfly
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Sep 17, 2014, 06:57 AM
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Welcome
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I asked God to keep me safe from my enemies, now half my friends are gone. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Bipolar I MDD -------------------------------------------------------------------- Lamictal-100mg Effexor-225mg Trazodone-100mg propranolol 80mg |
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Sep 17, 2014, 08:05 AM
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 Glad to have you here
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Sep 17, 2014, 09:15 AM
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I can relate to how you feel. I found myself in a similar situation 2 years ago. I am 36 now. I was in a partial outpatient program for three months. I was on long term disability and then went back to work part time before returning to full time. I lasted about 4 months full time before I resigned. My work environment was very negative and I knew I couldn't stay there. What kept me on my feet was a really wonderful psychiatrist who worked with me and explained what was happening to me. She is also a neuroscientist, licensed social worker and therapist. I like to understand the biological reasons behind the disorder. The only advice I really have is that if you are able, find one who will actually listen and work with you. I have had terrible psychiatrist after terrible psychiatrist and thought that was the norm since I was diagnosed at 14. I have found the ones who dictate to you, basically like you are stupid, instead of work with you are likely to set you back and do more harm than good. I moved and my current one is terrible and I dread having to go there, but am having trouble finding a new one and I need my meds. Good luck to you!
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Sep 17, 2014, 10:08 AM
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Welcome to the club. Lol.. it's definitely a good place to talk to people here... wish you the best... how long were you and your husband married?
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Sep 17, 2014, 02:26 PM
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Welcome justagagirl. Let us know how your appointment goes.
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Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~ Dr. Seuss |
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Sep 18, 2014, 10:34 AM
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welcome! you will find some wonderful people and great support here.
stay well 
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Sep 18, 2014, 02:52 PM
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Hopefully your Pdoc will be able to work on finding your some medications that will settle things down but allow you to enjoy your life and let you to return to work and function well .. PCP's are just not well enough trained to deal with psych meds.
Welcome to PC and you will find loads of support here
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