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Nov 20, 2014, 12:55 PM
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Hello, all. I just created an account here at PC. I'll probably be a lurker, mostly, but it feels wonderful to know that I'm not alone in what I'm experiencing.
I've been bipolar since my early teenage years, only now I know that there's a name for it. It runs in my family, but the type that I've seen in my family members is Type 2, whereas I'm Type 1 with rapid cycling. I spent a good portion of my life self-medicating with alcohol and drugs, but decided to get my act together and got sober early this year. I've been prone to chronic migraines for most of my life, and recently started taking Topamax to help alleviate both my migraines and bipolar symptoms (after a horrible side effects experience with Depakote). I'm noticing a wonderful change as far as the frequency in my migraines and manic episodes, but I'm also feeling as though a huge part of my personality has gone missing. I haven't felt the same since going on medication, and I don't like it. But it had to be done. Not only for the migraines, but for my own safety...my mania was going to land me in trouble one of these days. I'm presently under the care of a psychiatrist and neurologist, but not a therapist. My insurance copayments are too much for me at the moment (and the sliding scale options are equally costly for my present budget). Anyway, enough of my rambling. It's great to meet all of you!
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Bipolar Type I with Rapid Cycling | 50 mg of Topamax | Diagnosed February 2013 |
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Nov 20, 2014, 03:01 PM
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Welcome! I only joined this forum recently. There are lots of very knowledgeable people, and also very helpful, so if you need any advice it is a good place to come. Some threads are serious, some are very funny. Hope you enjoy it.
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Nov 20, 2014, 05:52 PM
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welcome sfs-I have found this site to be very helpful & a great source of support sorry you are unable to have a tdoc right now-perhaps you could ask your pdoc for a referral to some free support groups in your area-the wellness center where I go to see my internist has some really good group options both mental & physical which are overseen by psych interns-good luck & remember you are not alone.
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"This is just a moment in time. Step aside and let it happen."-Inara from Firefly  Bipolar Disorder Depression Generalized Anxiety Disorder OCD PTSD Insomnia Chronic Pain Prozac 30mg daily Buspar 10mg three times daily Propranolol 10mg three times daily Currently titrating up Lamictal daily Ambien 5mg prn Trazodone 50mg prn |
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Nov 20, 2014, 06:48 PM
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Welcome to both sfs and Goldcrest!
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Dx Bipolar II 2014 -- currently in remission Stay calm, be kind, have hope, love lots, and be well. "Listen to the deep voice of your soul. Do not be distracted by the voice of your mind." -- Caitlin Matthews[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE] |
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