Bipolar check-in #42

Moose72 · Feb 02, 2020 at 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bpcyclist

In my experience, when people like this douchebag continue to get promoted, it is almost always as a result of being tight with someone in a more lofty position with serious authority and power. Someone has his back. That's the problem, usually.

The douchebag himself may have power issues and is taking them out on their chosen person for just that- a power trip.

leomama · Feb 02, 2020 at 08:34 PM

Hey everyone. I haven’t posted on this forum in awhile. Can someone direct me to the most recent thread where people are discussing under a doctors supervision having come off medication?

Blue_Bird · Feb 02, 2020 at 09:02 PM

Enjoying my new apartment. Did some grocery, clothes, shopping and got some stuff for the house. I'm not finished moving, I will be in a couple weeks or less. I've been super busy with moving stuff and errands.

My mood is really good. I feel like this place will be much better for my mental health.

My sister gave me her fitbit flex 2 so I can track steps and sleep. I find that very motivating and helpful.

Hope everyone is doing well

bpforever1 · 10:28 PM

Thank you for the post that supported me to stay away from the abusive man. I am doing that. I met some pen pals online. One was from France again but I told him I was not interested in long-term relationships. The other man is a orthopedic surgeon in the place where I am moving. We are still chatting about each other. I think we will be pen pals for awhile. I am not in a hurry to meet anybody yet. I am moving next month. Thank you all for your support!! I am feeling well. lol, the orthopedic surgeon told me he was based in Afghanistan. Yeah right!! blocked him for life!! Well, he was fun to talk with but I am not a sucker anymore! Back to reality again!

Moose72 · Feb 02, 2020 at 10:35 PM

I just watched the most amazing act on America's got talent. A 22 year old autiistic and blind man sang and accompanied himself on the piano. Gorgeous voice! Really moving performance. Maybe Im just emotional tonight. They gave him a gold star buzzer which is apparently something very special. This review from me- someone who isnt easy with compliments.

Feb 03, 2020 at 12:59 AM

I had fun playing Scrabble today. One of my big plays was EAGERER. I just guessed at it and it's good! Haha! The first half of the day i was miserable but things improved the second half.

Hugs to all who need them!

Wild Coyote · Feb 03, 2020 at 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by blue_bird

enjoying my new apartment. Did some grocery, clothes, shopping and got some stuff for the house. I'm not finished moving, i will be in a couple weeks or less. I've been super busy with moving stuff and errands.

My mood is really good. I feel like this place will be much better for my mental health.

My sister gave me her fitbit flex 2 so i can track steps and sleep. I find that very motivating and helpful.

Hope everyone is doing well

congratulations ;D

Wild Coyote · Feb 03, 2020 at 03:24 AM

ANOTHER MED SAVINGS PLAN!

SINGLECARE

SINGLECARE.COM

Must shop at :CVS, Target, Longs Drugs, Walmart, Kroger, Fry's, Harris Teeter, Walgreens, or Duane Reade.

I use CVS, for example. I have fairly good med insurance. Singlecare's prices would save me another $10 - $20. per prescription.
Once you get to the Singlecare site, you will see many other plan options (with different guidelines)!

I hope this helps!

bpcyclist · Feb 03, 2020 at 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bpforever1

Thank you for the post that supported me to stay away from the abusive man. I am doing that. I met some pen pals online. One was from France again but I told him I was not interested in long-term relationships. The other man is a orthopedic surgeon in the place where I am moving. We are still chatting about each other. I think we will be pen pals for awhile. I am not in a hurry to meet anybody yet. I am moving next month. Thank you all for your support!! I am feeling well. lol, the orthopedic surgeon told me he was based in Afghanistan. Yeah right!! blocked him for life!! Well, he was fun to talk with but I am not a sucker anymore! Back to reality again!

Please do not move to Kabul or Jalalabad.

bpcyclist · Feb 03, 2020 at 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by leomama

Hey everyone. I haven’t posted on this forum in awhile. Can someone direct me to the most recent thread where people are discussing under a doctors supervision having come off medication?

Check this out: https://psychcentralforums.com/getting-off-of-meds/

Wild Coyote · Feb 03, 2020 at 08:03 AM

I am going to put these resources on the thread I have already created for such. I am noting them here, as well. I may not get to my thread today as I have a very busy schedule today. This resource is a foundation which helps with co-pays for meds and for co-pays for treatment. Many of us have at least one of the chronic conditions on their list.

If interested, check it out!

The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation is an independent, national 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to helping federally and commercially insured people living with life-threatening, chronic and rare diseases with the out-of-pocket costs for their prescribed medications. Partnering with generous donors, healthcare providers and pharmacies, PAN provides the underinsured population access to the healthcare treatments they need to best manage their conditions and focus on improving their quality of life. Since its founding in 2004, PAN has provided nearly 1 million underinsured patients with over $3 billion in financial assistance, through close to 70 disease-specific programs.

MISSION STATEMENT
To help underinsured people with life-threatening, chronic and rare diseases get the medications and treatments they need by assisting with their out-of-pocket costs and advocating for improved access and affordability.

PAN Foundation - About Us

fern46 · Feb 03, 2020 at 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by leomama

Hey everyone. I haven’t posted on this forum in awhile. Can someone direct me to the most recent thread where people are discussing under a doctors supervision having come off medication?

I think bpcyclist gave a great link. I wanted to add I'm living that scenario at the moment.

Feb 03, 2020 at 09:44 AM

I'm just sick of the politics at work, my old boss aside. I think I am going to start applying for new jobs, but... not just yet. I am going to spend the rest of the winter, spring, and summer building up some skills so that I can do well in an interview by the time my management duties are over. I think I am not growing at my current job, so I want something different. But I want the management experience so that it beefs up my resume.

Anyway, I am going to brush up on my mathematics and such. I need to know the theory well if I want to interview again. I am out of touch because I haven't used it in so long. (This is part of why I hate my current job.)

Oh well. Things will get better by the end of summer. I'm confident.

leomama · Feb 03, 2020 at 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by fern46

I think bpcyclist gave a great link. I wanted to add I'm living that scenario at the moment.

So am I. Which drug?

fern46 · Feb 03, 2020 at 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by leomama

So am I. Which drug?

I weaned off Risperdal and then Geodon a few months later. I've been psyc med free since late September of last year.

10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote

I am going to put these resources on the thread I have already created for such. I am noting them here, as well. I may not get to my thread today as I have a very busy schedule today. This resource is a foundation which helps with co-pays for meds and for co-pays for treatment. Many of us have at least one of the chronic conditions on their list.

If interested, check it out!

The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation is an independent, national 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to helping federally and commercially insured people living with life-threatening, chronic and rare diseases with the out-of-pocket costs for their prescribed medications. Partnering with generous donors, healthcare providers and pharmacies, PAN provides the underinsured population access to the healthcare treatments they need to best manage their conditions and focus on improving their quality of life. Since its founding in 2004, PAN has provided nearly 1 million underinsured patients with over $3 billion in financial assistance, through close to 70 disease-specific programs.

MISSION STATEMENT
To help underinsured people with life-threatening, chronic and rare diseases get the medications and treatments they need by assisting with their out-of-pocket costs and advocating for improved access and affordability.

PAN Foundation - About Us

Thanks, Wild Coyote! I could really see the type of thread you mention as a sticky somewhere on PC.

Jester's Rags · Feb 03, 2020 at 10:26 AM

First week of Risperidone.

Yesterday I was feeling something odd. I think it was happiness :-) Not manic, through the roof, excited, but real, true happiness. I'm not crowning risperidone as my salvation just yet, but I have noticed a big difference this week. A bump up for my lithium dose has something to do with it too, I'm sure.
But I'll take the happiness and contentment wherever I can get it.

On the negative side, I'm still having occasional audio hallucinations, and I'm very groggy when I wake in the morning,

Wild Coyote · Feb 03, 2020 at 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BirdDancer

Thanks, Wild Coyote! I could really see the type of thread you mention as a sticky somewhere on PC.

Thank You!

Yes, I have a fairly lengthy list on a thread.
I have more to add. I thought the 2 I had added recently to the check - in thread might be helpful to people before I have time to update the thread. I do hope to see if the thread can become a sticky. If so, I hope to have it posted in several forums.

I am hoping this will help with ECT, too, for our friend with immediate need in order to continue his care..

I appreciate your feedback!

bpcyclist · Feb 03, 2020 at 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester's Rags

First week of Risperidone.

Yesterday I was feeling something odd. I think it was happiness :-) Not manic, through the roof, excited, but real, true happiness. I'm not crowning risperidone as my salvation just yet, but I have noticed a big difference this week. A bump up for my lithium dose has something to do with it too, I'm sure.
But I'll take the happiness and contentment wherever I can get it.

On the negative side, I'm still having occasional audio hallucinations, and I'm very groggy when I wake in the morning,

I am hoping that grogginess will improve after a bit. It did for me. So happy you are feeling better!!!!

Moose72 · Feb 03, 2020 at 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester's Rags

First week of Risperidone.

Yesterday I was feeling something odd. I think it was happiness :-) Not manic, through the roof, excited, but real, true happiness. I'm not crowning risperidone as my salvation just yet, but I have noticed a big difference this week. A bump up for my lithium dose has something to do with it too, I'm sure.
But I'll take the happiness and contentment wherever I can get it.

On the negative side, I'm still having occasional audio hallucinations, and I'm very groggy when I wake in the morning,

Yay for happiness and contentment! That's huge in my book!

If you know they are hallucinations and they aren't bothering you, i wouldnt worry too much about them.

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leomama Grand Magnate Member Since Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 4,703 10 172 hugs given	Feb 02, 2020 at 08:34 PM #782 Hey everyone. I haven’t posted on this forum in awhile. Can someone direct me to the most recent thread where people are discussing under a doctors supervision having come off medication?

Anonymous41462 Guest Posts: n/a	Feb 03, 2020 at 12:59 AM #786 I had fun playing Scrabble today. One of my big plays was EAGERER. I just guessed at it and it's good! Haha! The first half of the day i was miserable but things improved the second half. Hugs to all who need them!