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Nov 09, 2021, 06:23 PM
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My therapist told me to try online support groups, because it may help me feel less scared.
I got a recent diagnosis of bipolar (like 2 months recent) and I have no idea what I am doing? I have very little support (basically just my boyfriend...) So if anyone has any ideas or knows mechanisms that work for them, or has been managing this for a while I'd appreciate the help.! |
 *Beth*, Brentus, Fuzzybear, HALLIEBETH87, luvyrself, MuddyBoots, Soupe du jour, ~Christina
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Nov 09, 2021, 06:53 PM
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Hi! I'm glad you've jumped right in!
Come join us on the check in thread . (It's #60!). You can post about whatever you'd like there- within the rules of this forum. And of course feel free to ask questions here on this thread too!
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Nov 09, 2021, 07:05 PM
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Welcome Tedd! I agree with your therapist.
Can you give an example of a situation that troubles you? I'm trying to get an idea of what exactly you need help with. Also, what happened that gave you a diagnosis?
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Nov 09, 2021, 08:02 PM
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Welcome Tedd!
One of the things that helped me a lot in the beginning was learning a lot about bipolar. I found Psych Education to be very helpful with that. It's written by a psychiatrist who specializes in bipolar and is full of information. I've been dealing with this for 19 years and that's still where I go if I need to look something up. Feel free to post questions and we'll be happy to answer them or join the check-in thread for discussions about daily life with bipolar.
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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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Nov 10, 2021, 02:18 AM
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 I hope you find what you need here
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"I don't know what I'm looking for." "Why not?" "Because...because...I think it might be because if I knew I wouldn't be able to look for them." "What, are you crazy?" "It's a possibility I haven't ruled out yet," |
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Nov 10, 2021, 10:32 PM
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Welcome
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Nov 11, 2021, 02:59 AM
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I'm also sending you a welcome, @Tedd. I think you'll find this forum supportive. If you ever wish to have face-to-face support peer support, DBSA (Depression and Support Alliance) may be in your area. They also offer online video meetings. All for free.
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Dx: Bipolar type 1 Psych Medications: * Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER) 800 mg * Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg * Seroquel XR (quetiapine ER) 500 mg I also take meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, and tachycardia. |
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Nov 14, 2021, 08:03 AM
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Welcome
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Nov 14, 2021, 04:19 PM
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Did we scare ted with too much support?
yall are lovely people, I hope ted returns. bizi 
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Nov 23, 2021, 05:15 PM
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I found it helpful to do an extensive timeline to help me recognize triggers (stress) and symptoms that I was starting to go up too high (planning a party). Symptoms are different for different people.Depression is easier to recognize in its mild forms, I think-lethargy, sadness, tendency to isolate. I have missed states and I rapid cycle when I am most stressed, so I have to be careful to do self care and to slow down when things seem awry. I feel like that right now because my t is leaving, my dog contracted Valley Fever, and my ex has been diagnosed with copd. The air quality isnt great here tho it look fine, and there is a lot of construction very close to my house. The isolation of covid intensifies problems, but we have been careful and very lucky. It helps to write this. Thanks.
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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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