Bipolar check-in #42

Nammu · Jan 11, 2020 at 05:04 PM

Here's the new check in

BeyondtheRainbow · Jan 11, 2020 at 05:19 PM

I posted the link on the last one and will request the mod closes it. Thanks for starting the new one

falcon09 · Jan 11, 2020 at 05:24 PM

I got my disability review papers in the mail today.

I filled it out but I'm incredibly anxious about it.

What if I misread a question? What if I accidentally lied? Etc etc

MissDenim · Jan 11, 2020 at 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by falcon09

I got my disability review papers in the mail today.

I filled it out but I'm incredibly anxious about it.

What if I misread a question? What if I accidentally lied? Etc etc

I know how you feel. I was like that when I applied for disability. I had my mom help me. I'd say just take a breather and trust yourself. Maybe, you could also ask someone you know to help you with a certain question that you're unsure of?

I hope all goes well.

~Christina · Jan 11, 2020 at 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

Here's the new check in

Thanks!!!

~Christina · Jan 11, 2020 at 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by falcon09

I got my disability review papers in the mail today.

I filled it out but I'm incredibly anxious about it.

What if I misread a question? What if I accidentally lied? Etc etc

I was reviewed last year , it was a simple form but I also was worried I screwed up so I had my husband read it, so I made a copy and mailed it out. I got a response about 6-8 weeks later saying no more info was needed and my benefits will continue.

Try not to overstress, yeah I know how hard that is dealing with ssa

~Christina · Jan 11, 2020 at 06:56 PM

Well all the storms are gone. We had some very hard rain and thunderstorms for a long time... came in waves ,lots of really nasty winds.

The bottom of our long driveway looks like a lake, I feel we will be stuck for a few days. It’s all country roads people just don’t have concrete or asphalt drives, it’s usually churt and gravel.

My dog always gets very scared during storms like this, he have a snug fitting coat , I put that on him it fitting like the Thunder jackets they sell for dogs and it helped but I let him sneak up on the bed next to me until the worse passed , my husband luckily sleeps so deep he didn’t have a clue.

We love and spoil our dogs but we do not let them up on our bed. They have 6 big comfy doggie beds all around the house they can pick from. Plus they each weigh over 60 lbs. they would take over the bed lol

Anyone have any fun plans this weekend?

~Christina · Jan 11, 2020 at 06:58 PM

BirdDancer , how are you holding up ?? Were you able to sleep better last night with out that scary stuff again?!!

Polibeth · Jan 11, 2020 at 06:59 PM

No fun plans this weekend. I was supposed to go to a retreat at Church this weekend but we've got kind of bad weather and I don't drive in freezing rain or snow if I can help it. My book club is starting up again this upcoming week so I'm looking forward to that.

Nammu · Jan 11, 2020 at 07:10 PM

I spent time at the library looking up cars. Nissans mostly and found some likely one to check out. I'm looking mostly at nissans and Kia's as consumers magazine says they're reliable cars and affordable. Don't want to do Honda as it's the most stolen car. I really want a red car but there's other things more important than the color. The Best Buy and silver, ugh. Silver and white are hard to see in Minnesota.

*Beth* · Jan 11, 2020 at 07:12 PM

Sad. I saw a pic of the kid down the street who was shot & killed Thursday evening. He looked like a sweet guy, 20 years old.

Besides that I'm agonizingly lonely. My husband says he will finally speak with our daughter about her lack of communication with me. I absolutely don't understand her behavior and I truly feel like I'm on the edge of losing my sanity over it.

wildflowerchild25 · Jan 11, 2020 at 07:22 PM

I’ve been completely exhausted all week. Not sure why as I’ve been getting adequate sleep. Work was rough a couple of days because my student was acting up terribly. He will be leaving at the end of next week and I will be getting the other student in the classroom. He is autistic and perseverates on the negative. He has screaming tantrums too. But I think I will be able to deal with him because he doesn’t scream at people, just screams in general.

It was so nice out today. Sixty eight and sunny. For NJ, that’s unusual in January. We went to the park for about an hour and a half. It was nice being outside.

Tomorrow my son has a birthday party to go to. It’s supposed to be warm again but rainy. So I guess I’ll just sit in the mall (the party is at a virtual gaming place in the mall) with some Starbucks for an hour and a half.

Hopefully I’ll have some more energy next week!

~Christina · Jan 11, 2020 at 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

I spent time at the library looking up cars. Nissans mostly and found some likely one to check out. I'm looking mostly at nissans and Kia's as consumers magazine says they're reliable cars and affordable. Don't want to do Honda as it's the most stolen car. I really want a red car but there's other things more important than the color. The Best Buy and silver, ugh. Silver and white are hard to see in Minnesota.

I have a Nissan Altima and hands down the best car I have ever owned new or used. Good gas mileage, Comfortable for long drives, bigger truck than it looks and we need that with our trips. My husband keeps it maintained it’s 180,000 miles right now and still drives like new.. I plan to drive this until the wheels literally fall off and then I will get another Nissan.

Very good cars

~Christina · Jan 11, 2020 at 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wildflowerchild25

I’ve been completely exhausted all week. Not sure why as I’ve been getting adequate sleep. Work was rough a couple of days because my student was acting up terribly. He will be leaving at the end of next week and I will be getting the other student in the classroom. He is autistic and perseverates on the negative. He has screaming tantrums too. But I think I will be able to deal with him because he doesn’t scream at people, just screams in general.

It was so nice out today. Sixty eight and sunny. For NJ, that’s unusual in January. We went to the park for about an hour and a half. It was nice being outside.

Tomorrow my son has a birthday party to go to. It’s supposed to be warm again but rainy. So I guess I’ll just sit in the mall (the party is at a virtual gaming place in the mall) with some Starbucks for an hour and a half.

Hopefully I’ll have some more energy next week!

So glad you were able to get out to the park .. This weather is so wacky for January lol

giddykitty · Jan 11, 2020 at 09:44 PM

Was up for the last week, now I feel I'm coming down. Maybe exercise will help my mood...and some food! I'm getting hungry again and I ate like 2 hours ago! Its getting late too so I've gotta rush workout and then rush eat. Whaaah! Whether or not its bipolar2, I'm feeling moody.

Edit: sorry, cook, then rush workout, then rush eat

Moose72 · Jan 11, 2020 at 10:15 PM

Hey everybody! I've been ok tonight. Watched "Single Parents" on hulu - its a nice light sitcom to fall asleep to.

VerMOZZica · Jan 11, 2020 at 11:18 PM

I went to the arts and crafts store with my Mom . We then met up with my dad in Marshalls then we went to lunch ay Denny`s . It was a very nice pleasant day which I am very grateful for because l haven`t been feeling well lately. Today`s little trip to do a bit of shopping and to lunch lifted my spirits a bit.

giddykitty · Jan 11, 2020 at 11:36 PM

Oh man, I got so panicked and upset after that last post (issues at home). I worked out and feel better. (Maybe getting angry was the push I needed to get back into heavy workouts. Eh hem) Still, I dunno how to fix things here. I'm very distraught!

~Christina · Jan 12, 2020 at 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by VerMOZZica

I went to the arts and crafts store with my Mom . We then met up with my dad in Marshalls then we went to lunch ay Denny`s . It was a very nice pleasant day which I am very grateful for because l haven`t been feeling well lately. Today`s little trip to do a bit of shopping and to lunch lifted my spirits a bit.

Sounds like a wonderful day

09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ~Christina

BirdDancer , how are you holding up ?? Were you able to sleep better last night with out that scary stuff again?!!

Hi Christina. You're so sweet how you so often follow up on us here.

I'm in one of those states of mind where a "How are you?" from many people would bring a response of "I'm OK", but really I am still in a downswing.

I had an awful night sleep last night. One nightmare after another. I've been struggling with guilt, lately. I've been wanting my husband and myself to runaway together.

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Nammu Crone Member Since May 2010 Location: Some where between my inner mind and the solar system. Posts: 73,917 (SuperPoster!) 14 57.2k hugs given	Jan 11, 2020 at 05:04 PM #1 Here's the new check in __________________ *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

BeyondtheRainbow Wise Elder Member Since Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 9,649 (SuperPoster!) 9 11.7k hugs given	Jan 11, 2020 at 05:19 PM #2 I posted the link on the last one and will request the mod closes it. Thanks for starting the new one __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1600 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 75 mg Seroquel and 12.5 mg PRNx2 daily

falcon09 Grand Magnate Member Since Feb 2015 Location: United States Posts: 3,022 9 1,869 hugs given	Jan 11, 2020 at 05:24 PM #3 I got my disability review papers in the mail today. I filled it out but I'm incredibly anxious about it. What if I misread a question? What if I accidentally lied? Etc etc __________________

~Christina Legendary Wise Elder Community Liaison Member Since Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 22,450 (SuperPoster!) 13 12.7k hugs given	Jan 11, 2020 at 06:58 PM #8 BirdDancer , how are you holding up ?? Were you able to sleep better last night with out that scary stuff again?!! __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~

Polibeth Poohbah Member Since Jun 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 1,193 10 2,235 hugs given	Jan 11, 2020 at 06:59 PM #9 No fun plans this weekend. I was supposed to go to a retreat at Church this weekend but we've got kind of bad weather and I don't drive in freezing rain or snow if I can help it. My book club is starting up again this upcoming week so I'm looking forward to that.

giddykitty Grand Poohbah Member Since Jan 2018 Location: United States Posts: 1,639 6 3,229 hugs given	Jan 11, 2020 at 09:44 PM #15 Was up for the last week, now I feel I'm coming down. Maybe exercise will help my mood...and some food! I'm getting hungry again and I ate like 2 hours ago! Its getting late too so I've gotta rush workout and then rush eat. Whaaah! Whether or not its bipolar2, I'm feeling moody. Edit: sorry, cook, then rush workout, then rush eat

VerMOZZica Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Nov 2009 Location: This Unhappy Planet Posts: 24,557 (SuperPoster!) 14 1,735 hugs given	Jan 11, 2020 at 11:18 PM #17 I went to the arts and crafts store with my Mom . We then met up with my dad in Marshalls then we went to lunch ay Denny`s . It was a very nice pleasant day which I am very grateful for because l haven`t been feeling well lately. Today`s little trip to do a bit of shopping and to lunch lifted my spirits a bit. __________________

giddykitty Grand Poohbah Member Since Jan 2018 Location: United States Posts: 1,639 6 3,229 hugs given	Jan 11, 2020 at 11:36 PM #18 Oh man, I got so panicked and upset after that last post (issues at home). I worked out and feel better. (Maybe getting angry was the push I needed to get back into heavy workouts. Eh hem) Still, I dunno how to fix things here. I'm very distraught!