Bipolar check-in #69

*Beth* · 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Christina

Ian hit a bit south of Amanda. Oh the destruction. It’s going to be bad on her as it’s moving into her area late today.. All the water got sucked out of Tampa bay so it will come back and that’s one of the biggest worries. The wind is brutal. As of an hour ago she still had power. I hope for a miracle that her power won’t go out.

I feel like a long tailed cat in a room full of Rockers. So stressed.

I saw my psych NP today first thing she asked was how’s Amanda. They went to high school together.

I applied at that gas station today. I sure hope I get a call back. I desperately need a damn job !

Going to be a sleepless night as I wait for updates from Amanda.

Hope everyone is doing well !

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Prayers for Amanda's well being AND for her uninterrupted electricity.

Aw, poor Sirius. Gentle scritches for him.

I am waiting to hear about the gas station job. Fingers crossed xx

I'm so glad you're having lovely weather. I don't know. Maybe it's getting older or meds. For me, I mean. Noah's going to be in NYC for his birthday next week. What a gorgeous time to be there! I told him to please bring some of that chilly autumn weather back here when he comes home.

*Beth* · Sep 29, 2022 at 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

...the same gross Colace commercial about crapping out a pineapple....

I hate that damn commercial!

BeyondtheRainbow · Sep 29, 2022 at 09:46 PM

[QUOTE=*Beth*;7258824] I hate that damn commercial![/QUOTE

I don't have TV so I only watch it sometimes at my mom's but I've never seen that commercial and hope I never do. Sounds very off-color.

I just get endless YouTube and Peacock Ads for politicians. Annoying but probably not pineapple level.

*Beth* · Sep 29, 2022 at 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Moose72

My friend C.S. had bladder cancer last year. They did surgery and got it all. But now it's back. 50% of cases are caused by smoking according to the American Cancer Society. This is the same friend who smokes and refuses to entertain any thoughts about ever stopping. He says he loves it. I think he's just addicted. He says he doesn't care if he dies because he won't know he's dead. So yeah the cancer is back and I'm sure he smoked like a chimney as he does every single day- 2 packs per day! But can I say anything to him? No! He would make excuses and likely even get angry with me.

My sister was a smoker (and had other addictions). She had breast cancer when she was 52. She said she really enjoyed smoking and didn't want to quit. She made it for sixteen more years before the cancer returned. She said she didn't care, she didn't want to get old anyway (she was a vocalist for a rock band & felt that getting old would end her career), she loved to smoke. I totally supported her, knowing her and her personality.

So she kept smoking, using, singing, and OD'ed herself when her cancer returned. She was 69. I miss her terribly, but I believe that people have the right to opt for ending their lives if that life is not bringing them only pain. By that I mean, literally no "quality of life" in a medical sense.

*Beth* · Sep 29, 2022 at 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Miguel'smom

I finally got here at midnight. It was slow. I didn't take my medicine last night. We definitely not getting our deposit back because we had to run away from the storm. Our TV is still on the wall. I broke my back teeth so side of my tongue keeps getting cut. My apartment stuff isn't sorted out yet and I have a $700 electric bill that has to be paid.

OMG...hunny...

*Beth* · Sep 29, 2022 at 10:43 PM

[QUOTE=BeyondtheRainbow;7258825]

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Originally Posted by *Beth*

I hate that damn commercial![/QUOTE

I don't have TV so I only watch it sometimes at my mom's but I've never seen that commercial and hope I never do. Sounds very off-color.

I just get endless YouTube and Peacock Ads for politicians. Annoying but probably not pineapple level.

UGH! It is the stupidest commercial! I mean, okay. People get constipation and it's no joke. We all know how some meds can cause major GI issues. So yeah, let people know that Colace is available. Just say it, though! Please don't make up the most annoying and rudest jingle in the world with idiotic drawings...not necessary.

BeyondtheRainbow · Sep 29, 2022 at 10:46 PM

[QUOTE=*Beth*;7258831]
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Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow

UGH! It is the stupidest commercial! I mean, okay. People get constipation and it's no joke. We all know how some meds can cause major GI issues. So yeah, let people know that Colace is available. Just say it, though! Please don't make up the most annoying and rudest jingle in the world with idiotic drawings...not necessary.

Actually shuddering in response....

*Beth* · Sep 29, 2022 at 10:50 PM

Please get sleep at your SIL's @Soupe du jour. You clearly need rest.

Mountaindewed · Sep 30, 2022 at 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by *Beth*

I'm wondering about Disney World, too. I haven't heard any mention of it. I'm not sure where it's located.

Okay, I checked. It's in Orlando, which is right in the center of Florida. I guess that's "inland" so it's safe. I don't know, I have never understood the geography of Florida.

I've always wanted to try a Vick's shower vaporizer thing. Does it really work?

They kinda work but they don't evaporate very well. I find the Vicks patches you stick to your shirt to work really good and they are long lasting. Their bath beads are good too.

Mountaindewed · Sep 30, 2022 at 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by *Beth*

I hate that damn commercial!

And then the other one about the porcupine.

Aurelius710 · Sep 30, 2022 at 08:45 AM

I must have made some kind of impression on my bosses because I recieved a phone call from them (not 24 hours after) offering me an extra day with extra covering a second store (same driving distance, but different direction). I jumped on the offer, because, well, extra hours doing a job I enjoy! It feels like I'm getting back into form!

One issue I'm starting to get annoyed with is the muscle relaxers I was prescribed to help with the pinched nerve pain and complications. They work, but also knock me out so thoroughly, I could sleep through a tornado. Also, I seem to get some sort of rebound effect through the day when I don't take it. My arm and my back will start aching and give me grief trying move properly. More so than usual. My leg acts about the same keeping me just this side of on balance. I left a message with the Primary Doc about my new symptoms. Just waiting on a response.

HALLIEBETH87 · Sep 30, 2022 at 08:56 AM

It seems I can never get enough sleep. I can sleep til 2pm after having gone to bed at 10:30! It’s 10 am and I’m at work dreaming of a nap!

Nammu · Sep 30, 2022 at 11:40 AM

I was having a frustrating dream when the alarm went off, wanted to change the direction of the dream but I got up and went off to aqua fitness. I haven’t been to Fridays for some time because of the instructor. She’s even worse than she used to be. She just stands in the deep end reading off a sheet of paper. Very few people know what’s she doing. Everyone is looking around and several of us left early. We have one instructor who stands on the side and demonstrates what to do. She is everybody’s favorite. Then there the go- getter who gets in the shallow end and does it with us. Whenever she does hard to see moves she hopes out and demonstrates on the side. This one just stands there and reads off a paper. Guess I’ll stick to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Mountaindewed · Sep 30, 2022 at 11:53 AM

I'm kind of anxious today. I'm not sure why. I havent had any coffee and I slept decently. My mom claims I'm living off Lunchables and soda. I've been eating other stuff too, but yeah its mostly been Lunchables, soda, protein shakes and bars, and pumpkin spice flavored yogurt. I put 4 cases of soda in the fridge this morning. I ate my last Lunchable for an early lunch. I ate 15 of them over the course of a few weeks. My mom had to go to Walmart this morning to pickup some onesies for my niece. I don't know why they don't have these things for her already? Maybe its her size or something that they werent prepared for. Although they had 9 months to prepare. Anyways my mom picked me up about 10 Lunchables. So I should be ok for about a week. Both my mom and my niece should be coming home tonight. Her blood sugars have remained steady for 24 hours and I think she got out of the nicu last night.

*Beth* · Sep 30, 2022 at 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

They kinda work but they don't evaporate very well. I find the Vicks patches you stick to your shirt to work really good and they are long lasting. Their bath beads are good too.

Thanks, Md. I always have a jar of Vick's. I love the stuff. I've heard that rubbing it onto the soles of your feet at bedtime (then wearing socks) can help draw out toxins and if you have a cold it can help soothe your cold symptoms.

Moose72 · Sep 30, 2022 at 04:17 PM

@Nammu How is the instructor standing in the deep end and keeping the paper dry?

Mountaindewed · Sep 30, 2022 at 04:17 PM

I feel a lot better after taking my afternoon meds and eating some snacks. I stood up to get a bottle of water and as I was getting my meds I got super dizzy and light headed and my heart was pounding. I had to sit down. That hasn't happened in a few months. I didn't do or take anything unusual so I'm wondering what my blood work will look like in a couple weeks. I didn't even have coffee today.

*Beth* · Sep 30, 2022 at 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HALLIEBETH87

It seems I can never get enough sleep. I can sleep til 2pm after having gone to bed at 10:30! It’s 10 am and I’m at work dreaming of a nap!

Yeah, I'm the same way.

Mountaindewed · Sep 30, 2022 at 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by *Beth*

Thanks, Md. I always have a jar of Vick's. I love the stuff. I've heard that rubbing it onto the soles of your feet at bedtime (then wearing socks) can help draw out toxins and if you have a cold it can help soothe your cold symptoms.

I've tried doing that but then my feet felt sloppy in my socks after. Theres a Vicks rub on stick I may buy the next time I feel sick that I can use on my feet that won't make a mess.

Moose72 · Sep 30, 2022 at 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HALLIEBETH87

It seems I can never get enough sleep. I can sleep til 2pm after having gone to bed at 10:30! It’s 10 am and I’m at work dreaming of a nap!

I seem to need 12 hours of sleep out of every 24. Last night I took my Ativan dose at 6:45 and by 9 p.m. I was extremely sleepy and I woke up at some point in the middle of the night. I got back to sleep and got up at 9 a.m. when my alarm went off. I usually wake up around the same time even without an alarm.

Anyway that's funny: Dreaming of a nap! I know the feeling when I don't sleep enough.

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Beth catches the flowers Member Since Jul 2019 Location: Downtown Vibes, California Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!) 4 23.7k hugs given	Sep 29, 2022 at 10:50 PM #748 Please get sleep at your SIL's @Soupe du jour. You clearly need rest. __________________

HALLIEBETH87 Legendary Member Since Oct 2004 Location: usa Posts: 11,212 19 2,745 hugs given	Sep 30, 2022 at 08:56 AM #752 It seems I can never get enough sleep. I can sleep til 2pm after having gone to bed at 10:30! It’s 10 am and I’m at work dreaming of a nap! __________________ Bipolar 1 w/psychotic features or schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety OCD celexa, prazosin, Lybalvi and prn zyprexa and klonopin