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Wanderer of Distant Stars
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May 23, 2024 at 06:28 PM
#941
Joined the Army. Literally. It was absolutely insane. I was discharged though; my mental state was very apparent.
Do you remember your manic episodes? __________________ Tales of Love, Motivation, and An Interesting Journey - Please Subscribe to my Website on WordPress: Inspired Odyssey's Path to Wellness and Love |
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Magnate
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May 24, 2024 at 08:01 AM
#942
I remember flashes of my manic episodes. A lot of it I don't remember until I start coming out of it after being given antipsychotics in the hospital. I have days that are mostly blank. Once I even had a psychogenic nonepiletic seizure and was taken by ambulance to a hospital, and I don't remember a bit of it; I just know what my husband told me. I'm glad I don't remember most of my manic episodes because the flashes I do have are mostly disturbing, though I do clearly remember some times when I thought I was conversing with God; those times were strangely comforting.
What was the last show you watched on TV? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, anorexia, panic disorder, ADHD Seroquel, Cymbalta, , propanolol, buspirone, Trazodone, gabapentin, omeperazole I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. --Robert Frost |
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Silver Swan
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May 24, 2024 at 12:29 PM
#943
Call the Midwife
Have you ever had to wear a catheter for a week after having urine retention brought on by your antipsychotic? __________________ Wellbutrin XL 300 mg Ingrezza 80 mg Propranolol 20 mg 2x/day Invega 3 Mania (December 2023) Mixed episode/Hypomania (September 2023) Depression, Anxiety and Intrusive thoughts (September 2021) Depression & Psychosis (July/August 2021) Mania (April/May 2019) |
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Magnate
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May 24, 2024 at 12:37 PM
#944
Nope, thank goodness!
Have you ever heard/conversed with God while manic? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, anorexia, panic disorder, ADHD Seroquel, Cymbalta, , propanolol, buspirone, Trazodone, gabapentin, omeperazole I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. --Robert Frost |
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Monster on the Hill
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May 24, 2024 at 01:10 PM
#945
I've thought I was God, and I heard myself talk and talked to myself so if that counts...? More so see angels and demons.
Do you have normal periods of euthymia where you actually function and maybe even are content? What's that like? __________________ Live life for nothing but that sweet sweet melody. |
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May 29, 2024 at 09:44 PM
#946
No. I have better times, right now being the best ever, but I still struggle with symptoms and limitations between episodes.
Have you ever figured out how many days of your life you've spent with your therapist? With my current one it's about 42) (52weeksx1 visit each x 60 minutes/24 hours) That's not totally accurate but I've had enough weeks with 2 sessions (and I have) it's pretty close. __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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Magnate
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May 30, 2024 at 09:10 AM
#947
No, I've never been in therapy long enough to add it up. I've tried at least a dozen therapists and never clicked with one of them.
How old were you when you were diagnosed with bipolar? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, anorexia, panic disorder, ADHD Seroquel, Cymbalta, , propanolol, buspirone, Trazodone, gabapentin, omeperazole I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. --Robert Frost |
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Monster on the Hill
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May 30, 2024 at 09:23 AM
#948
I think I was 18.
If you could choose one song that describes/vibes with/feels like your mania, which song would that be? __________________ Live life for nothing but that sweet sweet melody. |
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Silver Swan
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May 30, 2024 at 03:04 PM
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How do you deal with anxiety? __________________ Wellbutrin XL 300 mg Ingrezza 80 mg Propranolol 20 mg 2x/day Invega 3 Mania (December 2023) Mixed episode/Hypomania (September 2023) Depression, Anxiety and Intrusive thoughts (September 2021) Depression & Psychosis (July/August 2021) Mania (April/May 2019) |
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Wise Elder
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Jun 01, 2024 at 06:23 PM
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breathing techniques, PRNs, prayers
Do you have "head noise"? (whatever you call it). __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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Jun 01, 2024 at 10:57 PM
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Are you creative? __________________ The darkest of nights is followed by the brightest of days. 
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Jun 01, 2024 at 11:06 PM
#952
I mean constant noises in there........a few phrases of music, nasty thoughts about myself, obsessive things I have to do, etc. Since starting Seroquel it's done by about 85%. I didn't even know it could be completely quiet in a room.
I used to be creative prior to the heavier duty meds. Now I wouldn't say so. I hope someday that comes back. Do you prefer zoos or museums? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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Jun 05, 2024 at 07:27 PM
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Zoos
What is the best advice you've been given? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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Jun 12, 2024 at 06:26 PM
#954
Talking to myself here.....My therapist used to tell me to "do what you can do, as you can do it". It helped me stay centered.
Is summer heat hard for you with meds? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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Monster on the Hill
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Jun 12, 2024 at 06:33 PM
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I'm not even on meds and summer weather is hard. Not so much the heat, but when it's 70 and the dew point is even higher, even that's hard. Can't wait for 90s and humid, and probably being forced on meds soon.
Do you think even when you're euthymic, you're still affected in some way by bipolar cognitively? __________________ Live life for nothing but that sweet sweet melody. |
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Jun 12, 2024 at 09:16 PM
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Have you ever been hypersexual? And was it UNBEARABLE? __________________ The darkest of nights is followed by the brightest of days.
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Jun 13, 2024 at 09:24 AM
#957
Yes, yes, and the aftermath is probably the most unbearable of it all now that a bunch of scummy people think I'll put out for anyone at anytime and I have no limits...
Do you always or at least usually switch from (hypo)mania to depression? What's that look like for you? __________________ Live life for nothing but that sweet sweet melody. |
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Jun 13, 2024 at 12:06 PM
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Same question. __________________ The darkest of nights is followed by the brightest of days.
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