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Sep 01, 2015, 05:07 PM
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Hi all, long post ahead.
It would lengthen the post considerably to explain my coming and going for years at a time so I'll deal with that issue later, but I'm back now. I hope to give back in some small measure the great support I have received here. About me: In terms of diagnosis, I saw a lot of doctors but lets go with BP 2 w/ co-morbid anxiety and ADD, with OCD also possibly playing a role. After trying all sorts of meds, each of which had its own problems, I ended up going without anything for the first time in years when I moved and couldn't get a family doctor in the new town. One bad habit I have is constant obsessive self-examination; it had one benefit, however, when I found that my prior exploration of my ups and downs allowed me to manage better without any meds compared to any of the pills I was prescribed. I still have ups and downs, but I can ride them out more successfully, and with less damage, than before. I will admit I self-medicate, loads of caffeine for the ADD, a certain green plant to smooth out the ups and downs of my rapidly cycling symptoms. I need something better than caffeine, however, so I intend to see what I can do about that sooner or later. Since the last time I was hanging out here an amazing thing happened and I met someone who was absolutely perfect for me. For the first 44 years of my life it never crossed my mind I would ever get married and then at 45 I met her and we got married only 6 months later. I'm hugely thankful and I basically make it a daily pledge to never take her for granted. I don't know how long I will be back this time, hopefully, a long time. I still can use the support that is so graciously available here from time to time and I hope to pay it back as well. I'm out of time at the moment but I will return later with more info about me. In the mean time, hi, everybody. I hope everyone who recognizes my nic from before will at least say hi.
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Sep 01, 2015, 05:12 PM
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Welcome back ....
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Sep 01, 2015, 05:29 PM
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Welcome back!
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Of course it is happening inside your head. But why on earth should that mean that it is not real? -Albus Dumbledore That’s life. If nothing else, that is life. It’s real. Sometimes it f—-ing hurts. But it’s sort of all we have. -Garden State |
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Sep 01, 2015, 05:56 PM
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Welcome back
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Sep 02, 2015, 08:43 AM
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Thanks. The thread got buried quickly so I hope no one will mind the self-serving bump.
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Sep 02, 2015, 09:37 AM
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Welcome back! I am impressed by your ability to manage bipolar w/o meds. It's something I don't think I'll ever try. Like you I was gone from PC, and like you I'm back, hoping to make a positive difference for someone.
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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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Sep 02, 2015, 05:07 PM
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Welcome back, glad to hear you are managing so well.
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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 02, 2015, 11:13 PM
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Wow! You are off meds. I hope that works out well.
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Sep 03, 2015, 01:06 PM
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Welcome Back! Look forward to hearing from you. Sounds like you are doing really well!
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Sep 04, 2015, 10:58 AM
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I could be doing better. I'm grateful for the opportunity to give back just a little of the help I have gotten here but I am not going to lie. I'm also back because I need some help myself. I will leave that for another thread or 2.
Thanks for your kind words. I would likely not have made it this far if not for PC but as I am sure we're all well aware, it's a work in progress.
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