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Nov 25, 2018, 11:58 AM
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I put a trigger warning just in case but this is actually a happy post. It’s been one year since I last self harmed! Last year many of you probably remember I was struggling immensely. I was hospitalized for depression and psychosis. Then a month later I was still severely depressed. I was on suicide watch at my partial program. I was self harming daily, and badly. But finally a year ago the light started slowly - VERY slowly - shining through. And I was able to pull myself together in time for Christmas.
So even though I had another severe depressed episode in April, I did not self harm then. So now it’s been a whole year! It’s also been seven months since I’ve been hospitalized and seven months stability (for the most part). I’ve finally found a med combo that works as well as invega and emsam did, without the elevated prolactin. I’m even planning on talking with my pdoc to lower the haldol as I don’t think I need it anymore. My plan is to come off completely and keep it on hand for emergencies. Of course I will discuss this with my pdoc before I go forward but I think she will agree. I have graduated to seeing her every three months instead of every month. So for all of you losing hope or struggling, I encourage you to keep holding on. I know that the bipolar monster will probably rear its ugly head again, but I also know I can get through it. And so can all of you. We’re all here for each other! Love and hugs to all!
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#2
Nov 25, 2018, 12:27 PM
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That is great news! Congratulations!
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Bipolar 1, PTSD, anorexia, panic disorder, ADHD Seroquel, Cymbalta, propanolol, buspirone, Trazodone, gabapentin, lamotrigine, hydroxyzine, There's a crack in everything. That is how the light gets in. --Leonard Cohen |
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Nov 25, 2018, 12:29 PM
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You're doing very well! For what it's worth, I'm proud of you.
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Nov 25, 2018, 12:34 PM
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Congratulations, wildflowerchild! Great job! Thank you for an inspiring and encouraging post!
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Nov 25, 2018, 01:12 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
 Thank you so much for sharing your hopeful post! I think you are a very strong and a special person. Keep on taking such good care of you!  WC
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May we each fully claim the courage to live from our hearts, to allow Love, Faith and Hope to enLighten our paths. 
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Nov 25, 2018, 01:38 PM
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I was also in a tough spot a year ago and am doing much better now. Congratulations and thanks for posting a positive message.
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BP 1 with psychotic features 50 mg Lyrica 50 mcg Synthroid 2.5 mg olanzapine |
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Nov 25, 2018, 01:41 PM
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Thanks for such a hope filled and positive post. You did a lot of hard work to make that successful outcome possible. Congratulations!
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Nammu …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann |
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Nov 25, 2018, 02:59 PM
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Congrats wildflowerchild25!!
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Nov 25, 2018, 03:03 PM
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I'm so proud of you, you're doing really good. I'm glad things are going good for you.
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Dx: Me- SzA Husband- Bipolar 1 Daughter- mood disorder+ Comfortable broken and happy "So I don't know why I'm tongue tied At the wrong time when I need this."- P!nk My blog |
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Nov 25, 2018, 03:34 PM
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Congratulations!!!!!
You have come leaps and bounds. Going a year self harm free is huge !! You have been hit with some really really hard knocks in life , but you are thriving and doing so well. I have happy tears reading such a uplifting post. You are my Hero
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Nov 25, 2018, 04:42 PM
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This is the most upbeat post ive seen in a while. Congrats!
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Nov 25, 2018, 04:55 PM
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Congrats! I'm happy for you.
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Nov 25, 2018, 09:34 PM
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Congrats!! So good to hear!
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Nov 25, 2018, 09:44 PM
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Congratulations!
I am so happy for you that it has been an entire year since you have SIed. I am so proud with everything that you have accomplished this year.
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Nov 25, 2018, 09:47 PM
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Way to go T.
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Nov 25, 2018, 11:15 PM
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I am so proud of you lady! Congratulations; that is amazing!!!
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***** Every finger in the room is pointing at me I want to spit in their faces then I get afraid of what that could bring I got a bowling ball in my stomach I got a desert in my mouth Figures that my courage would choose to sell out now Tori Amos ~ Crucify Dx: Schizoaffective Disorder |
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Nov 25, 2018, 11:33 PM
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Can't believe how quick this year has gone. I am very happy for you!
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Nov 26, 2018, 09:21 AM
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Wahoo that’s excellent news!!!
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