[Sunflower123]

My anxiety and depression are ganging up on me and they can be quite vicious when they want to be. Despite this I am determined to fight. I've gone grocery shopping, showered, filled out a nutritional questionnaire and plan on going to that meeting then on to get my hair done. Wish me luck.

[Wild Coyote]

Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

WC - I can just see your moniker and calm down and know that I'm not alone in this. Thank you for being such a wonderful, caring person. I know you struggle.

Hi Jennifer,
I can sense you are also a very caring, compassionate person.
I am sorry you suffer. No, we are not alone in our struggles.
We can have struggles and can be wonderful people at the same time.
May you feel uplifted by Love.


WC

[bizi]

Originally Posted by bluebicycle

Feeling totally f_cking awesome!

I stopped Seroquel on purpose and I got 6.5 hours of sleep last night. Woohoo! (My normal is 7hrs without APs, and I got 13 hrs when I was on Seroquel... so 6.5 hrs isn't half bad. )

F_ck APs. I don't like 'em. All they've done is make me gain weight and wash out my personality. I feel like ME for a change! Awww yissss

Cheers, everyone!

I too worry about you blue.
hOw is the new job going?
Do you like your new boss? Are you still able to work at home on occasion?
bizi

[Lifeischallenging]

So been a while since my last post. Things have been pretty good. Nothing has really changed. I didn't realize how long a week could take, but this week has been moving kind of slow for me. I guess its because my therapist is leaving the company so I am a little nervous. I haven't had a therapy session in so long. And usually on a Bipolar Disorder diagnoses, you need therapy. Thats why I am going to see if I can stay where I am and see another therapist. I am getting over that cold to which is good. My voice is still hoarse though. Customers at work have a hard time understanding me. Have to pay the furniture company tonight too. I lease my furniture from a rent-to-own place. Well, I will post again soon. Bye for now.

[Moose72]

Blue- be careful.

I went to the gym this morning. Did my usual treadmill (but stepped it up faster) and weights (fewer reps but higher) and tried the elliptical for 5 minutes. That really works your legs! Wow. I guess I'll be adding that, a little at a time.

Pdoc's nurse called my insurance company yesterday and the pharmacy and straightened out why the pharmacy said I couldn't get my lithium. "Too soon". They should've known that at the pharmacy. I even suggested it! But they involved umpteen other people instead. And they were the ones who suggested refilling it!

So far being on 5 mg of zyprexa is okay. No problems. Just started, though.

Saturday and Sunday are big church choir days. Many hours of rehearsals and services. Call time on Sunday is 7 a.m.! I'm tired just thinking about it.

[Moose72]

Originally Posted by Naynay99

I am lying in bed and I can hear my dad's cpap machine thing (for sleep apnea) from the next room. It is making weird noises and totally freaking me the fuuck out. It sounds like there is a baby elephant in the house. I am never going to sleep now!!! Good lord. Kill me now. Lol

Maybe its broken? Mine just makes a soft whir noise. Besides, would you rather listen to that noise, or the sounds he makes sleeping without the machine? I lived with someone who needed one and he'd sometimes nap without it- ugh! No fun. I always wear mine. I just can't sleep without it.

[hopeless2015]

Home again today, I think I can go back to work tomorrow, I'll have another day of meds in then and should be feeling pretty good. I can still hear myself wheezing but the cough is much better. I've been fighting this for a month! Plus had bronchitis before that. I've been to busy being physically sick to notice any depression etc though so that's the only plus here. Hugs to everyone!

[Daonnachd]

Wanted to say "hey" to everyone.

We started the day with a bit of rain, but the sun is breaking through. I can now see patches of blue sky.

For those of you who saw the post about my son's concussion, not a lot of improvement. He is still experiencing headaches in connection with the intellectual activity of class and homework. We'll see how today goes; he's got another doctor-ordered half day.

[Unrigged64072835]

Spent most of the day getting lost at the college. We still got most of the paperwork done, though. Husband has to do placement testing and I need to pay for my class. Glad he was there, because the school is like a cobbled-together maze and it was nerve-wracking. Will go back Monday to complete everything.

Looking forward to time off and working on other projects.

[Wander]

Yesterday afternoon my mood started shooting upwards. Woke up today feeling awesome. Such a relief from the depression I was in. Just wondering if I am headed for hypomania from the Prozac I started 6 days ago. Oh well, hypomania would be awesome!!! Life is good.

Big HUGS to those who are struggling today. There is hope.

[Standup2me]

The music in my mind sings to me
The colours dance
I am one with nature
Are we killing her?
Are we forgetting that she is the master
Of us all
I bow my head in supplication
Shame

[Cocosurviving]

My day has been busy. I went to see my primary abt a insomnia med. It went well she recommended different one than I had been taking. I then grabbed some breakfast. Then went to run a few errands...overall I had a decent day

[Standup2me]

Originally Posted by Cocosurviving

My day has been busy. I went to see my primary abt a insomnia med. It went well she recommended different one than I had been taking. I then grabbed some breakfast. Then went to run a few errands...overall I had a decent day

What are you taking for insomnia
I've been on Zopiclon but it's not working well lately

[Wander]

Going to the beach today. Can't wait. It will be so refreshing diving into the great blue sea. It also lifts my mood which is an added bonus. Parents coming to pick me up in 30 minutes. Yay, today will be awesome.

[bizi]

was a good day.
saw my therapist today. that was good she led our session back to where we should have been focusing back to the original reason I sought therapy in the first place.
bizi

I'm on the verge of throwing up. Maybe Seroquel withdrawal? But I can't take a pill because I'll throw up for sure

[VerMOZZica]

Today was good for me.I did something creative and I spent time with my nieces and nephew and younger sister.I just forgot to take my after dinner med.

[Sunflower123]

I woke up today depressed with SI but a thread and a particular post helped fire me up and made me determined to fight and progress to recovery. I'm grateful for this forum.

[gina_re]

Checking in again..
Although I no longer need the Restoril to sleep, I've been excessively tired in the morning as if I am still on it. I'm back to energy drinks again to get me through the work day, which sux because I was doing fine for a while. Although the work has become "easier" the more I do it, because I am so tired, I'm still slow. I'm sure just stopping from 30mg wasn't the best idea. I figured it just needed some time to really get it out of my system and I'll be fine. I should've probably gone down to 15mg for a while then spaced it out. But I hate being on so many drugs. I did finally fill the 15mg dose, so maybe I'll try it over the weekend. Maybe I'm not getting proper sleep even though I do sleep the entire night. IDK. Bleh!
Other than that, everything is good. Had my nephew over on Wednesday to go to Chuck E. Cheese's which was fun (except they no longer use tokens, but now it's a card which is annoying). We ate so much pizza the two days I had him, I blame him for my pizza addiction. Bought a bunch of stuff yesterday to get the front and back yards taken care of and I start pulling weeds again after I'm done with work today. I will get this backyard clear of weeds this year like I did with the front yard last year. I hate them!

Make it a great day everyone!

[Moose72]

Going to Friday lunch with friends and my youngest (no school) soon. After that, who knows. I slept in. My friend who I usually talk with in the morning isn't answering the phone so who knows what's going on. Maybe he's having a rough day- he is new to the job. Busy weekend- church and more church; all choir. Time to go take my morning meds!

[Moose72]

Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

I woke up today depressed with SI but a thread and a particular post helped fire me up and made me determined to fight and progress to recovery. I'm grateful for this forum.

What a wonderful post!

[Daonnachd]

Good morning, all.

Today is Good Friday, so I get to stay home. I'm taking care of my son, so that's doubly good. Otherwise, it's just a crisp, clear day.

[hopeless2015]

Decided to stay home 1 more day from work and go back Monday. Day 3 of meds and cough is better but still some pressure in chest and wheezing. I figure by Monday I'll be in pretty good shape. I'll be broke come payday but my health is more important. Doing pretty good mentally just need to get there physically. Hugs to everyone

[scatterbrained04]

Feeling very on the outside looking in. So tired of this life, and I know it'll never get better. Not really.

[scatterbrained04]

I am really struggling today. I have things I need to do, but I can't seem to shake it off enough.