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Old Jul 15, 2015, 01:48 PM
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Hi there, my name is Jess and I'm new here at the PsychCentral forums, but very grateful to be here.

I was diagnosed with BP I 6 years ago. I was first diagnosed with BP II 9 years ago, but the diagnosis was later changed.

My biggest struggles with the illness have been depression, irritability, medication compliance and challenges, and anxiety issues.

I work full time as a digital marketing manager -- work has always been a mood trigger for me, as well as family, or sometimes I have issues when my day hasn't been as I thought it would be. I also get over-stimulated by crowds, loud talk, people, etc. I try to work with that in addition to exercising (still a challenge with the depression but working on it), monthly therapy session, journaling, etc.

One of the biggest things I'm missing right now is support -- the support group I went to for years is during the day, and worked very well during college, but now I can't go -- I'm trying to find a web-based solution that would compliment my web-based life! Perhaps this may be it.

Anyway, hope to talk to you all soon.

-Jess
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Old Jul 16, 2015, 07:27 AM
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Welcome. I hope you find it as helpful here as I have. It's a great place for support and feedback. It takes a while to get to know everyone but after that you will feel right at home.
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Old Jul 16, 2015, 09:28 AM
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Old Jul 16, 2015, 09:55 AM
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Hey Jess! Welcome - you have found a good group! Keep posting!

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Previous meds I can share experiences from:
AAPs - Risperdal, Abilify, Seroquel
SSRIs - Lexapro, Paxil, Zoloft
Mood Stabilizers - Tegretol, Depakote, Neurontin
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Old Jul 16, 2015, 10:32 AM
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Welcome. A pleasure to have you here.
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Old Jul 16, 2015, 10:52 AM
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This place has helped me ENORMOUSLY! hope it does you too xxx
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Old Jul 16, 2015, 11:55 AM
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Thank you all!!!
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Old Jul 16, 2015, 12:30 PM
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Hi, I'm new too, looking for the same thing. I just wanted to say, I so understand the over stimulation thing. I feel like every voice and sound gets louder and more wild in my head till I just can't stand it anymore. I really need to find some better coping techniques for that.
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Old Jul 16, 2015, 01:25 PM
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Welcome! I'm from the Marketing world too!
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Old Jul 16, 2015, 01:40 PM
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Hi Jess, welcome! Hopefully you'll find some really helpful people/posts/threads on here. I know I have
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Old Jul 16, 2015, 04:06 PM
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Welcome to Psych Central!

Good to see you here and I am sorry that you are struggling, but hey, you came to the right place!

We have many different forums here that can probably touch on anything you might want to know about, as well as many great moderators, community liaisons, and members that are willing to give their advice in hopes to help you!

We also have a great chatroom that you will be able to enter, once you have 5 approved posts. The chat community is really great and can help with on the spot advice when you need it.

I hope that you get as much out of this site as I have. It is truly a wonderful community!
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Old Jul 16, 2015, 05:07 PM
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Hi Jess! Welcome to PC! I hope you find what you are looking for here. Look forward to chatting with you.
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Old Jul 16, 2015, 10:47 PM
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Hey! Join the club. This place is awesome. It is a huge help. A huge support. Looking forward to reading your threads
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Old Jul 16, 2015, 11:31 PM
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Old Jul 17, 2015, 02:35 AM
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Welcome! I find this group supportive. A very safe place to vent and feel understood.

Best of luck to us all.
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Old Jul 17, 2015, 11:57 AM
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Hello and welcome… I'm new here too (since May) and find many things about my current situation similar to what you've described, especially with overstimulation and needing some support … I hope you find what you're looking for here and that things go well for you.
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