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Default Nov 20, 2017 at 09:49 PM
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Yes but we finally increased my magnesium to 1000 mg and added B12 and they have become more rare and much less painful.

What is the hardest part of the holidays for you?

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Default Nov 22, 2017 at 06:23 PM
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All the decision making.

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Default Nov 23, 2017 at 12:04 PM
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Oh yes! Many times.
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Default Nov 24, 2017 at 06:47 PM
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All the time. We work on this in therapy constantly.

Do you put up a Christmas tree?

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Default Nov 26, 2017 at 01:31 PM
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I do.

(with a little train underneath... it's cute!)

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if you could go back to the day you were diagnosed, is their a question/ questions you wish you could have asked afterwards?
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Default Nov 26, 2017 at 04:48 PM
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I haven't confirmed from a doctor that I've experienced a mixed episode but I've experienced at least something similar. I would feel like everything was nails on a chalkboard. I wanted to crawl out of my skin. I needed something I couldn't describe. I would pace because I had to DO something but I didn't think anything would help. I would rock myself to try and help or drag my nails gently on my legs back and forth. I felt like a mess of confusion. I wasn't happy, I wasn't sad I wasn't anything I can describe. It was like torture. I was tired but I had energy to expend. Super bizarre really.
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Default Nov 26, 2017 at 06:20 PM
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Q: At what point should someone worry about their hypomania?
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Default Nov 26, 2017 at 09:21 PM
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Q1: I can't think of any questions left on the day of diagnosis.

Q2: It' time to worry about hypomania when it is substantially disrupting your life/safety/family/relationships.

New Question: Does your family accept your diagnosis?

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Default Nov 27, 2017 at 04:09 AM
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no not at all.

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when you are with a friend who doesn't know you, when, if at all, is it appropriate to mention your diagnoses?
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Default Nov 27, 2017 at 06:49 AM
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I don’t mention it at all unless we become really good friends.

Do you mention your diagnosis at work?
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Default Nov 28, 2017 at 05:24 PM
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Just one co worker knows. (Unless she’s told others but nothings been said to me). Sometimes I wish I could just be open about it, maybe others would learn something and who knows maybe others at work also have MI.

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Default Nov 28, 2017 at 08:20 PM
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I can't sleep without my night meds.
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Default Nov 28, 2017 at 11:09 PM
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Right now messy due to a combination of I'm sick and I have 2 kittens who like to re-arrange everything they can. It's usually better than this.

Do you have a good relationship with your family doctor?

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Default Nov 29, 2017 at 03:09 AM
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nope...

how long did it take you to find a good med combo
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still looking!

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Default Dec 02, 2017 at 05:35 PM
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Not that I can think of.

Which is harder to cope with, physical or mental illness?

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Default Dec 03, 2017 at 06:03 AM
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mental,

with the obvious acception of severe stomach pain.

that sucks

how many diagnoses do you have? (physical and mental put together)
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Default Dec 03, 2017 at 04:53 PM
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Q:Would you rather have a bath or shower?

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Default Dec 03, 2017 at 11:02 PM
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Shower.

Are you able to trust yourself when you are sick that you really are sick?

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Default Dec 04, 2017 at 01:05 AM
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If I have been manic for a little while. I usually make an appt. with my Psych when this happens.

What is your longest period of stability?

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