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Sep 17, 2017 at 04:23 AM
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to be fair, I've never actually heard someone say,
"I used to deal with bipolar disorder" I imagine it's just how well it's handled you know.. it's still their, but because it's handled really well, you don't really notice it question: how do you feel about stability?. do you think you're going to reach a day when people don't even notice the illness you have? |
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Sep 17, 2017 at 04:29 AM
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I have reached "periods" of wellness and stability but they just don't last forever like you think they will when you are in them.
Do you notice a total sudden shift in thoughts and the way the world appears when beginning an episode or are you plunged blindly into one? __________________ 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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Sep 17, 2017 at 04:32 AM
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usually quite sudden
actually quite alarming at how fast it happens (and I agree with your other answer) question: what has been the most pointless thing you have purchased while manic (and do you still have it?) |
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Sep 17, 2017 at 05:14 AM
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Hmm gotta jog the memory for that one. Its been a while since I was full manic and I would find bags and bags of stuff tucked away after the episode had come to an end
Pointless? a lot of things. the first thing off the top of my head would be hundreds of dollars spent at the party store for a Mardi Gras party I had no plan in having but got stuck with a lot of weird purple and gold decorations in to look at when the depression hit. I planned a lot of spur of the moment parties that I would buy and buy for and not have. Spent crazy money on too. sigh. Not the biggest but definitely pointless. Like what do I do with all these st patricks day hats and fake green leprechaun moustaches now? Its the thought that counts lol is your manic spending limited by your income? __________________ 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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Sep 17, 2017 at 05:45 AM
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Yes, definitely. I'm a single mom living mostly paycheck to paycheck. When I was younger, I used to put it all on credit cards. I ended up with about $19,000 in debt. Have been paying on it and still owe $12,000. So I really watch it now and no longer have credit cards.
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Sep 17, 2017 at 08:13 AM
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most of the time I end up watching tv, or I read
that's if i'm not having issues with helusinations or what ever (I have seen so many infomercials at 3 A.M in the morning) question: how well do you know your triggers?. do you know them all or are their still ones you've not quite figured out |
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Sep 17, 2017 at 08:22 AM
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Still learning them. Some songs, sometimes movies/tv , overstimulation or taking on far too much but it still seems more often than not nothing in particular, other than maybe someone found my on/off switch.
Q. Anyone in your life know you are on PC ? Family , friends, pdoc? Are they supportive of it as a tool? |
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Sep 17, 2017 at 08:34 AM
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yes.... and no
I try to keep my use of the forum a secret, I know if certain people found out they would.... would well, hurt me some people know that I use a forum, and I've shown a few people the site (while I've been logged off) nno one knows my username though so even if they did sign up, they wouldn't know which posts are mine is psychcentral the only internet forum you use for MI support? |
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Sep 17, 2017 at 08:43 AM
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Yes. First time I've ever particated in anything online. Only my husband knows but he doesn't know my username etc (he's never asked) he likely doesn't remember the name of this forum.
Q. How much would it affect/bother you if your identity were revealed to the people in your life? (I think I'd be fine, that it would almost be cathartic to say look, this is the real me and here's people that understand and support totally on PC ) |
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Sep 17, 2017 at 09:06 AM
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I think it would affect me a lot and send me in to constant panic. when you start to crash, what helps you know that you will come up again eventually. |
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Sep 17, 2017 at 04:43 PM
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The thoughts that I have been there before and I have survived. The point is I have been worse off than I am now in a depressive episode.
Question: How do you know a paranoia is just that and not real life? |
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Sep 18, 2017 at 12:46 PM
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I suppose you don't.
I mean, I guess anything is possible, right? I know for example, the FBI is only in America that's not to say they chose not to fly over to England and get a secret agent to watch outside my house. question: what are you thinking about right now? (I am thinking, why is the questions thread on page 2 again. lol) |
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Sep 18, 2017 at 05:17 PM
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I'm thinking about the sheet full of questions I have to fill out for my son's IEP tonight. I don't want too. Requires too much thought.
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Sep 18, 2017 at 05:21 PM
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Books are my escape as long as I am well enough to concentrate. Even when things get bad I read children's books that I have read so many times I don't need to focus.
How do you escape from the world? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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Sep 18, 2017 at 06:00 PM
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it used to be reading. I read a lot!
but I have major focus issues that almost seem permanent these days so now I watch interesting videos on YouTube depending on what I'm into at the time have you ever regretted social media use after an episode? __________________ 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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Sep 18, 2017 at 11:15 PM
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Once I caught someone making fun (of me I am 99% sure) and stood up for myself, handling it badly and publicly and it was so bad I closed my account and only have family and a few friends on FB now. If I hadn't been manic or mixed (don't remember) I would have just blocked and moved on and avoided humiliation.
Do you ever have sleep issues that don't point to a mood change coming (or acute stress)? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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Sep 19, 2017 at 03:18 AM
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same as me. I mean I sort of have a love hate thing with books.. i'll start out all interested, have focus issues, and skip straight to the end then feel guilty I missed so much of the book and go in to a depression and cute cat videos... awww! or go in google and type I think I hate my mommy, really funny video. I did it once because I wanted to get out some anger |
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Sep 19, 2017 at 03:21 AM
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yes. question: do you ever find that sometimes your body ttempeture reacts to your mood? like if you're depressed or irritable, your body gets really hot? I know when I feel a manic state coming on I get goosebumps, for example |
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Sep 19, 2017 at 06:18 PM
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Yes! When depressed I am cold. Manic doesn't equal hot but depression is very often cold. So every time I get depressed I get my thyroid checked thinking my med needs adjusted and every time it is fine. My family dr just goes with it although he must know by now that it's my routine.
Do you have trouble relaxing then sleeping if your neighbors are noisy in the late evening/early night? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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Sep 20, 2017 at 03:07 AM
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I have trouble sleeping anyway
so does not really matter either way question: what is your greatest accomplishment? (in your whole life) |
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