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Default Oct 26, 2017 at 02:21 PM
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Yes the holidays make my illness worse.

Do the seasons affect your illness?

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Default Oct 26, 2017 at 02:37 PM
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yeah.

terrible during summer

do you like the big bang theory?

(really in to the new series at the moment)
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Default Oct 26, 2017 at 02:50 PM
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It’s my favorite show.


Which holiday is hardest on your illness?
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Default Oct 26, 2017 at 02:56 PM
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christmas.

lots of memories associated with that.

question: is it sometimes easier for you just not to celebrate the holidays and treat it like a regular, normal day?
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Default Oct 26, 2017 at 03:34 PM
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christmas.

lots of memories associated with that.

question: is it sometimes easier for you just not to celebrate the holidays and treat it like a regular, normal day?
Yes, it is easier, but I don't think that has to do with my bp. I just, generally, don't like holidays. I don't dislike people, but I'm also prefer to be alone. Thus, having to spend days where I am forced to play the "social game" is highly annoying.

Do you find that sticky to a regular schedule helps your moods to remain more stable? Or if you haven't tried this, doesn't it sound like a good idea why/why not.

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Default Oct 26, 2017 at 05:28 PM
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Yes, it is easier, but I don't think that has to do with my bp. I just, generally, don't like holidays. I don't dislike people, but I'm also prefer to be alone. Thus, having to spend days where I am forced to play the "social game" is highly annoying.

Do you find that sticky to a regular schedule helps your moods to remain more stable? Or if you haven't tried this, doesn't it sound like a good idea why/why not.
I have a regular schedule that is counterproductive but it’s not impacting my moods. I have an ideal routine sketched out and hope to implement it soon. It would have a positive impact on all areas of my life.

Do you always take meds as prescribed?
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Default Oct 26, 2017 at 05:29 PM
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Always.

Do you use a SAD lamp?

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Default Oct 26, 2017 at 05:34 PM
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Always.

Do you use a SAD lamp?
Everyday...even in summer.

How often do you see your pdoc?
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Default Oct 26, 2017 at 05:35 PM
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Monthly

How long have you had the same pdoc?

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Default Oct 28, 2017 at 08:30 AM
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my current one's louise.

I guess i've had her for.. maybe 2 or 3 months?

but not much longer

do you like chicken?

(I love all types of chicken)
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Default Oct 28, 2017 at 12:53 PM
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I love chicken breasts but not chicken with bones.
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Default Oct 28, 2017 at 01:20 PM
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Watching 9/11 news over and over stressed me so much I became manic.

Do you have a seasonal pattern up in spring / summer down in fall winter?
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Default Oct 28, 2017 at 01:25 PM
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This to shall pass and everything will be totally different in 5 years so hang on. Who is your favorite bipolar person?
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Default Oct 29, 2017 at 05:22 AM
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to answer both questions

1. no.. it is actually a well known fact I do a lot better in winter.

and 2..

demi lovato

her music is awesome, she is a great actress, and i've seen her in interviews.. she's really open about stuff

her music helps me through a lot

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do you rely on the internet for shopping?, or can you make it to the store and do okay
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Default Nov 01, 2017 at 10:37 PM
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I use the internet a lot but I live in a very rural area and don't have a lot of choices in stores here. Stores are hard for me to handle though so I'm happiest when I can avoid them.

Do you ever feel paranoid about your therapist or pdoc?

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Default Nov 01, 2017 at 10:59 PM
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A. Only when very unwell. I have accused my doctors of conspiring against me and making up my diagnoses.

Q. Are there many people from outside the USA on this website?
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Default Nov 02, 2017 at 09:16 AM
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I'm from Scotland and there are English people on here as well as Australian etc there are other nationalities on here :-)

When do you start celebrating Christmas? I start now lol.... I've started shopping and singing carols (in my house not outside lol)
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Default Nov 03, 2017 at 05:59 PM
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I just can’t face Christmas yet. Last year was very stressful and I’d just as soon crawl under a rock. (Sad)

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Default Nov 08, 2017 at 12:06 AM
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The person I was in 1999. Healthy and happy. I don't know how to be anyone but me.

Where do you and your therapist (or pdoc or both) sit during sessions?

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Default Nov 08, 2017 at 01:24 PM
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The person I was in 1999. Healthy and happy. I don't know how to be anyone but me.

Where do you and your therapist (or pdoc or both) sit during sessions?
Me on a couch, pdoc behind a desk

About how old is your pdoc?

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