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Old Jul 08, 2015, 02:42 PM
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4 years ago today ....I made my first post on PC, recently diagnosed, scared, clueless and pretty dumb about mental health to be honest.

Wow....... I have learned a lot.. I have met amazing people here. More tears shed than I could count, hysterical fits of laughter and being silly.

I'm very grateful that Docjohn saw a need for an online community like this and I stumbled across it when I was in desperate need !

To everyone that has cheered me on and taught me much .... You are fantastic

Ps : My name started out " Morethingswrong" All my friends here convinced me to change that negative nonsense!
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Old Jul 08, 2015, 02:57 PM
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~Christina is the bombdigity!
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Dx: Bipolar 2, GAD

Current Meds: Prozac 30mg, Lamictal 150mg, Latuda 40mg, Wellbutrin 150 XL

Previous meds I can share experiences from:
AAPs - Risperdal, Abilify, Seroquel
SSRIs - Lexapro, Paxil, Zoloft
Mood Stabilizers - Tegretol, Depakote, Neurontin
Other - Buspar, Xanax

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Old Jul 08, 2015, 03:17 PM
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Old Jul 08, 2015, 03:24 PM
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Im so happy I know you!
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Old Jul 08, 2015, 03:54 PM
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I am soooo glad you joined, and good Lord was I ever so proud of you the day you changed your name!!! I remember it like it was yesterday, I was crying tears of joy.

I had joined just 2 months before you, yet I clearly remember how we immediately clicked.

You have given so much here in the last 4 years, pearls of wisdom, cheerleading, and good old bluntass reality checks.

So you've not only received help, but given immense amounts of it too.


How many sticky situations haven't you seen me through now huh sis?


Plenty


I thank DocJohn for creating this platform, it gave me you.


Happy PC anniversary hun!!!
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Old Jul 08, 2015, 04:20 PM
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Happy PC Anniversary ~Christina (and I definitely like your current user name much better )

I want to thank YOU.....since I joined a few months back, you have been inspirational, educational....and yeah...that blunt ***** reality stuff, too!

Appreciate you very much!
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Old Jul 08, 2015, 06:27 PM
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... Happy anniversary ....
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Old Jul 08, 2015, 06:44 PM
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Very cool. Very cool.

I'm so glad that you are here. I hope you don't ever leave!

Whenever I see a post where somebody needs help or has some big question I'm always happy to see that you replied. I'm like oh good Christina replied! Cuz you have usually said it all....

You are a great help. And I don't know how you feel but your energy feels very calm and confident. It is nice to be around.
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Old Jul 08, 2015, 07:14 PM
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I certainly appreciate your presence, having recently returned and posted a question.

In fact, you made me reflect on my own username, considering a change.
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Old Jul 08, 2015, 10:42 PM
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We don't know each other sooo well, but I have always admired your posts and appreciated the times you have responded to mine. The way in which you work with being bipolar is an inspiration! Thank you so much! S

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Old Jul 08, 2015, 11:22 PM
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You give great advice!!!!
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I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning, I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own
I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!
One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand
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Old Jul 10, 2015, 07:39 PM
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Old Jul 10, 2015, 08:41 PM
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Christina, you are always there when someone has a question. You Rock

Happy Anniversary
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Old Jul 10, 2015, 10:06 PM
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Damn skippy!
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Old Jul 11, 2015, 12:05 AM
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I give you the highest of High 5s Christina.

I've always thought that you are pretty awesome

Your contributions to this BP Forum and other Forums on PsychCentral are always insightful and well thought out.

We're really lucky to have you here

May you be here for many more years to come.

Congrats on your 4 year anniversary.

4 years ago today
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Old Jul 11, 2015, 12:32 AM
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You are one of the most well-put-together people here. I always enjoy your posts because they are full of wisdom and compassion for your fellow posters. Happy PC anniversary, and keep on keeping on! Love you!
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Gabapentin 1200 mg
Geodon 40 mg AM, 60 mg PM
Klonopin 0.5 mg PRN
Lamictal 500 mg
Levothyroxine 125 mcg (rx'd for depression)
Trazodone 150 mg
Zyprexa 7.5 mg

Please come visit me @ http://bpnurse.com
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Old Jul 11, 2015, 04:18 AM
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Happy Anniversary!! So glad you're still here. Of the handful of us that started around the same time you've been a rock of advice & support.
I don't post much but always enjoy yours.
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Old Jul 11, 2015, 04:11 PM
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Thanks everyone ... Such kind words
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Old Jul 11, 2015, 05:00 PM
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A little late to the show but congrats on your 4 year anniversary. I have always found your posts helpful and caring.
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Old Jul 11, 2015, 06:32 PM
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I'm a little late too, but I wanted to say Thanks for all of your input on the forum. I will sometimes see you offering advice to others and I'll think "I should follow that advice myself". Congrats on four years!
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others (high BP, type 2 diabetes)
clonidine 0.9 mg
bisoprolol HCL 10/6.25 mg
benazepril HCL 40 mg
fenofibrate 145 mg
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Old Jul 12, 2015, 08:55 AM
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I'm sure that Christina struggles with her own issues just like all of us here, but somehow she hides it to be so thoughtful and kind. That my friends is called compassion for the fellow human, and is something I wished I had more in me. If there is an award here that I could nominate her for, she's definitely got my vote.
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Old Jul 12, 2015, 05:24 PM
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You are great ~Christina! Thank you for helping me figure things out that I wouldn't have otherwise and thank you for all of your wise posts. I think you and I think a lot alike and I really appreciate you even though I'm relatively new here compared to you.
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Old Jul 13, 2015, 12:45 PM
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I really appreciate your replies and often wish there was a like or agree with button. You have often made me smile and are a true encourager keep up the good work.
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