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Jan 17, 2019, 11:29 PM
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Hello, I'm Jen. I've been around here for a while but never posted. Never knew what to say. I was diagnosed with BPI at 14, almost 19 years ago. Never had much treatment. Dealing mostly alone. Family isn't and never has been supportive. My husband does the best he can, but he doesn't understand. I try to teach him what I can about BP and how it affects me. I have 1 friend, she lives in another state, 4 hours aways. She does what she can by listening to me but I fear she gets tired of hearing about my problems. I have severe social anxiety and this is really hard for me. It's taken a year and a half or so to get the courage to post here. I need to talk to people, but it's so hard. I have a really hard time reaching out to anyone. There's so much I want to talk about but I have no idea where to start or how to start. I always feel like people aren't going to care or what I say doesn't matter.
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Jan 18, 2019, 01:35 AM
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welcome .... and I mean that ... posting is a great outlet for me ... I hope it will be for you too .... just let your heart lead your posts ... remember no one knows your real life idenity so there is no reason to be afraid ...this forum belongs to us ... all of us ... please use it like you are talking to a real friend face to face ...
remember there are some very special people here who really care about you ... if you let them ... dont be upset if sometimes no one responds to your posts ... we all have our issues and get wrapped up in daily things ... just keep posting ... use it as an outlet ... that is what it is for .... always remember if no one else says it ... many think it ... but you are loved and treasured .... ,,,, peace my "new" friend .... Tigger .. |
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Jan 18, 2019, 04:20 AM
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How are you managing your BPI? Do you take any medication?
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Jan 18, 2019, 01:13 PM
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Jan 18, 2019, 01:23 PM
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Jan 18, 2019, 03:10 PM
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Hi Jen. I'm glad you posted. I'm sort of in a similar situation with almost no friends left and the few living far away or, in my case, fading away from my life. I get a lot of social interaction online. I am able to often get out of the house for a little bit and go to places I feel comfortable. I don't have a social anxiety, but had a bit of agoraphobia years back. I wish you could get a therapist, but I know they cost a lot. CBT skills you can find online may help a bit.
I am sorry you can't afford medications. I don't think anyone should have to do without medications. Unlike some people, I do believe it should be universally available. |
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Jan 18, 2019, 03:13 PM
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We care, Jm, keep posting here
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Jan 18, 2019, 03:49 PM
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[ I always feel like people aren't going to care or what I say doesn't matter.]
Heya, Jen, I can totally relate to this having said basically the same thing just a few days ago. I don't know what else to say otherwise though. I definitely want to welcome you as I am a firm believer in the value of the human being. I'm glad you've reached out. I'm confident you will make connections with many of us here, but I'm also certain you will develop close friendships with one, two, maybe a few individuals.
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Jan 18, 2019, 06:19 PM
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You are so wanted and welcome! I hope you find lots of love and support right here!
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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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Jan 18, 2019, 07:03 PM
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Hello and welcome!!
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Jan 18, 2019, 07:18 PM
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Hello and welcome!
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Jan 18, 2019, 09:03 PM
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Message me any time! I am mixed also and would be glad to share experiences.
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Bipolar 2 with anxious distress mixed states & rapid cycling under severe stress tegretol 200 mg wellbutrin 75 mg, cut in half or higher dose as needed Regular aerobic exercise SKILLSET/KNOWLEDGE BASE: Family Medical Advocate Masters in Library Science Multiple Subject Teaching Credential-15 yrs in public schools |
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Jan 18, 2019, 09:52 PM
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Welcome to pc.
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Jan 18, 2019, 10:10 PM
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Welcome to PC!
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Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1600 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 2.5 mg clonazepam., 75 mg Seroquel and 12.5 mg PRNx2 daily |
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Jan 19, 2019, 12:06 AM
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Welcome!!! Keep posting as you want/need. You will find much support here. I too experience rapid cycling and mixed episodes. It is totally exhausting. It is a credit to you that you have handled it on your own but I wish you didn't have to. Meds can help calm things down a bit.
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Jan 19, 2019, 12:14 AM
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Jan 19, 2019, 02:05 AM
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Hello and warmest welcomes to Psych Central we are very glad to have you posting, I look forward to seeing more of your posts.
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Jan 19, 2019, 03:09 AM
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Welcome to PC Jen !
You will find loads of understanding , support and advice.
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Jan 20, 2019, 05:18 PM
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Welcome to PC, Jen. I hope your time here with us will be beneficial to you. We're a pretty close bunch and are here for support anytime. I'm glad you've joined us.
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DX: Bipolar 1 Anxiety Tardive dyskinesia Mild cognitive impairment RX: Celexa 20 mg Gabapentin 1200 mg Geodon 40 mg AM, 60 mg PM Klonopin 0.5 mg PRN Lamictal 500 mg Levothyroxine 125 mcg (rx'd for depression) Trazodone 150 mg Zyprexa 7.5 mg Please come visit me @ http://bpnurse.com |
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Jan 20, 2019, 05:36 PM
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Welcome, Jen!
 Glad you have taken to posting -- don't be shy, it's a good place, with good people (as I'm sure you've seen in reading). (I read for about the same amount of time before posting, but it wasn't so much shyness as not having come up with a username I liked, lol!) It's nice to have a place where people can relate.
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Jan 20, 2019, 07:48 PM
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How are you feeling today ?
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Jan 20, 2019, 10:20 PM
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Jan 20, 2019, 11:49 PM
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Sorry you have had what I call a hell weekend ! Since I’m on SSDI I had my ugly day yesterday , just woke up on the wrong side of the bed and bytched my day away , went to bed early so I didn’t get snappy with my husband , not his fault I was pissy.
None of my soothing coping skills worked which is somewhat odd. Hope tomorrow is a much better day for you.
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Jan 21, 2019, 01:30 AM
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