Bipolar check in #39

~Christina · Nov 15, 2019 at 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

Hello all! Checking in. I feel increasingly overwhelmed and unable to fulfill the responsibilities and functions of my daily life. I don’t FEEL anxious or depressed. In fact, I feel nothing at all. Just increasing periods of numbness. It’s disheartening and I’m struggling to find a solution before things get out of hand. Sigh. All indicators are that I’m stable so this is puzzling. SAD presenting differently?

In other news, my good friend called me to ask about my cat who has been sick and things have been resolved. I’m thankful for that. I won’t forget the lessons I learned.

Warm wishes to all and hugs to those that are struggling.

I’m sorry your struggling right now. I am myself but its situational. Could the up coming holiday and holding dinner be the cause? I know M is going to be gone for a while so that will be a struggle to I’m sure.

When I get overwhelmed I have often just gone numb.

Are you able to get out and even short walk in the sun ?? We have had a few grey days and it just makes me blah sometimes.

Please take good care of yourself !!

Nammu · Nov 15, 2019 at 05:21 PM

I got some sleep, went back to bed and when I got up was relieved to see mum up. But that didn't last long as she didn't eat and went back to bed. She didn't eat yesterday and was in bed all day. Not like her at all. I tried getting her out of bed for her appointment but she was confused and combative. My daughter came over and we got her to the ER. Still here, waiting on tests. They are looking at heart complications plus she has a bladder infection. My daughter and sil left and since then the darn mach keeps dinging and flashing but the staff tells me it's fine. If it's fine why does the bells ding and the red lights start flashing? I'll be happy when my nephew comes by.

Sunflower123 · Nov 15, 2019 at 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Christina

I’m sorry your struggling right now. I am myself but its situational. Could the up coming holiday and holding dinner be the cause? I know M is going to be gone for a while so that will be a struggle to I’m sure.

When I get overwhelmed I have often just gone numb.

Are you able to get out and even short walk in the sun ?? We have had a few grey days and it just makes me blah sometimes.

Please take good care of yourself !!

Thank you for your suggestion and for your message. You’ve been a good friend to me and I really appreciate you!

Sunflower123 · Nov 15, 2019 at 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

I got some sleep, went back to bed and when I got up was relieved to see mum up. But that didn't last long as she didn't eat and went back to bed. She didn't eat yesterday and was in bed all day. Not like her at all. I tried getting her out of bed for her appointment but she was confused and combative. My daughter came over and we got her to the ER. Still here, waiting on tests. They are looking at heart complications plus she has a bladder infection. My daughter and sil left and since then the darn mach keeps dinging and flashing but the staff tells me it's fine. If it's fine why does the bells ding and the red lights start flashing? I'll be happy when my nephew comes by.

I hope your mom is okay, Nammu, and that she gets back to herself soon. Those machines going off would unsettle me as well.

~Christina · Nov 15, 2019 at 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow

To change your picture (avatar, the profile pic is something else). At the top left go to My profile, scroll down to edit avatar (which is under settings and options). At the bottom of the page it tells you how to upload your new avatar and then I assume you have to select it at the top and then you're good to go.

Ummmm okay I think I been able to change it

Thanks ! It did work

~Christina · Nov 15, 2019 at 05:51 PM

Finally an updated pic of me lol

Nammu · Nov 15, 2019 at 05:58 PM

Nice picture

~Christina · Nov 15, 2019 at 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

Nice picture

Thanks Nammu

Nov 15, 2019 at 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Christina

Finally an updated pic of me lol

Nice hair

My mom went pure white in her early 30s. I'm 28 and getting noticeable amounts white strands. I figure I get it from her and that I'll be all white by 33-34..

I already look like I am a 18-19 apparently (since everyone asks when I am going to graduate high school or if I'm going to college), so I'm not sure how I'd look with white hair lol

06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Christina

Finally an updated pic of me lol

Your hair is stunning!

One of my former therapists had your color hair. She looked great, too. I think your color has a certain glamour or sophistication.

fern46 · Nov 15, 2019 at 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Christina

Finally an updated pic of me lol

Beautiful!!! That's exactly how to gracefully enter into silver hair territory. It is so full and healthy.

Polibeth · Nov 15, 2019 at 06:41 PM

I'm finally feeling better. My grandma called right when I was getting home from a run to the grocery store. She threw a FIT when she found out that I wasn't in bed and that I went to the store. She threatened to drive down to pick me up and take me back to her house to spend a few weeks in bed.

I decided not to tell her I'm returning to work next week (pending doctor's approval).

I'm middle aged and she still tells me what to do (but I love her for it even when it makes me crazy)

fern46 · Nov 15, 2019 at 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Polibeth

I'm finally feeling better. My grandma called right when I was getting home from a run to the grocery store. She threw a FIT when she found out that I wasn't in bed and that I went to the store. She threatened to drive down to pick me up and take me back to her house to spend a few weeks in bed.

I decided not to tell her I'm returning to work next week (pending doctor's approval).

I'm middle aged and she still tells me what to do (but I love her for it even when it makes me crazy)

It is somewhat illogical, but at the same time It is nice to be loved like that

~Christina · Nov 15, 2019 at 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bluebicycle

Nice hair

My mom went pure white in her early 30s. I'm 28 and getting noticeable amounts white strands. I figure I get it from her and that I'll be all white by 33-34..

I already look like I am a 18-19 apparently (since everyone asks when I am going to graduate high school or if I'm going to college), so I'm not sure how I'd look with white hair lol

Thanks

I had to start coloring my hair at age 15 ! I had a definite white strip.. Both my parents had white/grey hair in late 20’s I had no chance lol.

I truly wish I had quit coloring my hair decades ago. I have always colored it myself, but wow ... all that money.

I laugh because I’ve had a lot of younger people ask me who colors my hair.. they aren’t happy when I say its natural.

~Christina · Nov 15, 2019 at 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BirdDancer

Your hair is stunning!

One of my former therapists had your color hair. She looked great, too. I think your color has a certain glamour or sophistication.

Thanks

I do get more compliments now than I did coloring since age 15

~Christina · Nov 15, 2019 at 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fern46

Beautiful!!! That's exactly how to gracefully enter into silver hair territory. It is so full and healthy.

Thanks

I’m really happy with it

~Christina · Nov 15, 2019 at 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Polibeth

I'm finally feeling better. My grandma called right when I was getting home from a run to the grocery store. She threw a FIT when she found out that I wasn't in bed and that I went to the store. She threatened to drive down to pick me up and take me back to her house to spend a few weeks in bed.

I decided not to tell her I'm returning to work next week (pending doctor's approval).

I'm middle aged and she still tells me what to do (but I love her for it even when it makes me crazy)

I’m so happy your feeling better !!!!!! Sweet grandma

yellow_fleurs · Nov 15, 2019 at 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Christina

Call and go see your Pdoc. Catch this sooner rather than later

Trust me he will be happy to see you being proactive.

We so often get overcome with Bipolar and limp into there office a beaten bloody train wreck and that’s so much harder to recover from.

Thanks, Christina! I can always count on your rational thinking and direct responses, which I appreciate.

I didn't call today, but you're right I should call and think I will do my best to call early next week.

edited to add that I love the hair!

Blue_Bird · Nov 15, 2019 at 07:54 PM

You look great Christina!

yellow_fleurs · Nov 15, 2019 at 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bizi

I was picking a lot and asked my pdoc about it and she prescribed an amio acid that helps with that. NAC from amazon inexpensive. one capsule twice a day then double that. even after a week I think it is helping. good luck...hate wearing bandaides and embarrassing!
bizi

Thanks Bizi! I didn't realize there was an amino acid that could help. I'll do some research into that. I forget to bring it up every therapy session, but am going to try to mention it at my next appointment.

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~Christina Legendary Wise Elder Community Liaison Member Since Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 22,450 (SuperPoster!) 12 12.7k hugs given	Nov 15, 2019 at 05:51 PM #966 Finally an updated pic of me lol __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~

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Blue_Bird Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2013 Location: Hogwarts Posts: 36,768 (SuperPoster!) 10 14.4k hugs given	Nov 15, 2019 at 07:54 PM #979 You look great Christina! __________________ My Blog: https://livingwithachaoticmind.wordpress.com/ R.I.P mom 8/6/55-1/15/16 “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi