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May 04, 2015, 01:54 PM
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Hello All,
I am looking for a support group. I am 47, a mom to 4 kids and have been diagnosed with Bipolar I, mixed with rapid cycling since 2000 although symptoms have been present since teen years. I have had multiple hospitalizations including recent one that included 10 treatments with ECT ( aka "shock therapy.") The ECT was not successful. As a result of the ECT I have suffered horrible memory problems. I have a new pdoc who is supposed to be the best of the best. I am on Neudexta, abilify, xanax, and just started wellbutrin. I also have PTSD from childhood trauma. Since the ECT I have been more depressed and although I am not cycling ( which I am thankful for) I am having so much loss of motivation, fatigue, and sadness that I honestly have had thoughts that life is not worth living. ( I do not have a plan to hurt myself). I also lost my sister to suicide last August. I don't know where to turn. I have a weekly therapist, a pdoc, a supportive husband, and I am reading two self-help books reocmmended by my pdoc. But... I can't seem to even shower or get out of bed. I am just TIRED of fighting this. I have been on all the meds ( Lithium, Lamicatal, anti-psychotics.) I am also praying non-stop for peace. Any recommendations? I read the thread on what makes people happy and it helped a little. I appreciate your help in advance. Mom2trips+1 |
 Anonymous200280, BipolaRNurse, BlackSheep79, raspberrytorte
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May 04, 2015, 07:44 PM
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Welcome to PsychCentral mom2trips+1! You have chosen a great community to become a member of. You will find here that our members share common stories, backgrounds, and experiences. You have the right mentally by reaching out for help and not suffering in silence.
I recommend to keep trying eventually you may find a combination of meds and therapy that work for you. |
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May 04, 2015, 09:33 PM
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Welcome. This is a great place to start. My current cocktail of latuda and lamictal has done wonders for me. What works for each person is different.
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Nammu …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann |
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May 05, 2015, 08:37 AM
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It makes me sad that you're having such a hard time.
 Keep up with positive affirmations. I'm a firm believer in positive affirmations. Write them over and over again in a notebook. Write down I am happy over and over again! Write down I am motivated over and over again! It's worth a try anyway. Life IS worth living. Think about your kids. They love you and need you. Try to do something that makes you happy every day. Roll yourself out of bed and take a shower. That will make you feel better. Things will look up for you.
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The darkest of nights is followed by the brightest of days. 😊 - anonymous The night belongs to you. 🌙- sleep token "What if I can't get up and stand tall, What if the diamond days are all gone, and Who will I be when the Empire falls? Wake up alone and I'll be forgotten." 😢 - sleep token |
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May 05, 2015, 10:39 AM
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Thank you everyone for your support and warm welcome. I feel better already knowing I have somewhere to go to for support. I think that has been lacking. I have suffered in silence for so long... no one else can truly understand unless they have been through it.
I am going to shower and attempt to go for a walk today. I am hoping that some sunshine will help. It certainly can't hurt! Thanks again for the posts and virtual hugs. It means a lot to me. Mom2trips+1 ( yes, I have triplets  )
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