Bipolar Check-in #72

BeyondtheRainbow · Dec 31, 2022 at 06:14 PM

@*Beth* you may be surprised about the research hospital. I go to one and Medicare works great with them.

I was pretty much totally out of AD options when I went on Emsam. There are a few that have come out since I started it that I've not been on but I pretty much exhausted my options. The last year or 2 before Emsam I was on imipramine and had a dose that ranged over 30 mg or so. When I was up I lowered the dose and when I was down I increased it. But the baseline dose kept going up and eventually I couldn't tolerate it while needing the high dose most of the time. So Emsam it was and I'm so glad.

If I can answer any questions feel free to ask. I hope it goes well.

*Beth* · Dec 31, 2022 at 06:20 PM

On the west coast of the U.S. we're the last ones to hit midnight (except Hawaii) so I don't want to miss wishing those of you here on this thread a Happy New Year, bringing good health, peace, bright blessings, and always, caring support. Thank you for being here. I don't know how I'd make it without you, I'm serious. But thank you, too, for letting me be your friend and part of your support team. That means so much to me.

cool09 · Dec 31, 2022 at 06:38 PM

BeyondtheRainbow
I have the exact diagnosis as you!

BeyondtheRainbow · Dec 31, 2022 at 06:39 PM

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BeyondtheRainbow
I have the exact diagnosis as you!

Mountaindewed · Dec 31, 2022 at 07:02 PM

Our dinner was pretty bad. The food was fine, it was the service. I've never had a ruder waiter. The guy was a complete jerk. He was snarky to both me and my mom. He just was rude but in like a very strange way. I get it was New Years Eve but you don't treat anyone like that at anytime. We weren't even doing anything. My mom asked for thousand island dressing and he said "no thousand island." Then when I ordered my food he raised his eyebrows and said rudely "and your sides?" I told him what I wanted and he snapped again and said "I can't hear you." So I repeated myself. Then he was incredibly nasty to my mom when she had a question about the bill. She was paying with a gift card. We left just under a 15% tip and booked it.

It made me very uncomfortable, but I don't think it was a targeted sort of thing because of my gender identity. I actually think one table left because I could hear him saying stuff to them too.

But yeah it was a pretty weird night.

HALLIEBETH87 · Dec 31, 2022 at 07:54 PM

I slept a lot today but here I am amped up again!!!!!!!!!!!’

My kitty has been so sweet the last few days! I just adore
Him! Sweet Finnegan.

~Christina · Dec 31, 2022 at 09:51 PM

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I’m so glad to hear from you Christina. I’ve been wondering. I hear ya on long drives. Going between Texas and Minnesota mostly in the winter got to be too much too, and a big factor in moving back. Frankly the kids should be coming to your house.

I couldn’t imagine your drive. EEEEK !

Amanda plans to come up in a few months. As for his Boys? They are selfish brats and don’t MAKE the time to come up at any given time. it’s a bull$&@$.

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~Christina · Dec 31, 2022 at 10:03 PM

Here’s hoping we all slide into 23 full of Joy with New hopes and dreams
Bipolar Check-in #72

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Victoria'smom · Dec 31, 2022 at 10:13 PM

Wow food is expensive here almost $8 for a dozen eggs. Gotta find a new place to shop. We only bought a couple of things and it came to almost $100. Breakfast for a few days and dinner. We normally skip lunch. We have to figure out a better way because my h was frustrated and overwhelmed. I was anxious and overwhelmed. Target is not a good place for us.

BeyondtheRainbow · Dec 31, 2022 at 10:15 PM

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Wow food is expensive here almost $8 for a dozen eggs. Gotta find a new place to shop. We only bought a couple of things and it came to almost $100. Breakfast for a few days and dinner. We normally skip lunch. We have to figure out a better way because my h was frustrated and overwhelmed. I was anxious and overwhelmed. Target is not a good place for us.

Do you have ALDI near you? It's the most affordable place here by far. I supplement with Walmart but most of my food is from ALDI.

HALLIEBETH87 · Dec 31, 2022 at 10:59 PM

I buy so much and save soooo much money shopping at Aldi! Especially with the staple pantry items.

BeyondtheRainbow · Dec 31, 2022 at 11:08 PM

And produce! So much cheaper.

Nammu · Dec 31, 2022 at 11:13 PM

Almost any grocery store would be cheaper than target.

*Beth* · Dec 31, 2022 at 11:17 PM

The rain has turned into a tremendous, gusty rainstorm. The 2 very large rivers in this region are okay, but many creeks are flooding and what a mess. Lines of cars with people in them, stranded because they can't get across flooded roads and streets to reach their homes, and of course there's always the guy who thinks he can drive across a flooded road. He attempts to, loses engine and brake power and finds himself in a boat that is quickly sinking in water that's deeper than he'd thought it was. People are being evacuated due to flooding. I feel so sorry for them, because the flooding occurs so rapidly.

We lost electricity for about 10 minutes. I panicked because Sidney's insulin must be refrigerated. I am so, so fortunate because I am in a program and receive Sid's insulin at no cost. But if her insulin is ruined it would cost nearly $400 to replace, I would need it within a day, & it's an amount I no more have access to than I don't know what. So I'm praying hard that the electricity maintains now. I'm so nervous about it. If anyone sees this, please will you send a prayer or good energy? Thank you.

I was watching some glittery stuff on TV and I suddenly remembered the NYE's of 2000. That was a joyful night! I'd almost forgotten it.

HALLIEBETH87 · Dec 31, 2022 at 11:18 PM

I’m watching Nashville big bash for New Year’s Eve! So fun!

BeyondtheRainbow · Dec 31, 2022 at 11:21 PM

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I was watching some glittery stuff on TV and I suddenly remembered the NYE's of 2000. That was a joyful night! I'd almost forgotten it.

The night of 2000 I was home alone with our golden retriever. We watched the celebrations around the world but when the ball dropped in NY and everyone cheered so loudly that the dog thought they were praising her and so she howled in great joy while I laughed at her.

I hope you get the needed rain without bad flooding.

Nammu · Dec 31, 2022 at 11:41 PM

We watched an old 30’s movie, Topper. Now we’re watching PBS, Agatha Christie. It’s quite good. Of course at 11 we’ll turn to watch the ball drop in NY.

I remember 1999 but not 2000.

HALLIEBETH87 · Jan 01, 2023 at 12:14 AM

Ahhh 2000. I was not sure what Y2K was but I was frightened

I bc was only 13..

BeyondtheRainbow · Jan 01, 2023 at 12:22 AM

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Ahhh 2000. I was not sure what Y2K was but I was frightened

I bc was only 13..

It was scary because we just didn't know what was going to happen. I was i in grad school and I remember making multiple copies of my in-process thesis hoping that whatever happened I wouldn't lose all my work. I went to my mom's 8 hours away for Christmas/New Year's and was really worried what I would find when I got home. And then nothing was bad at all. I don't even remember big companies being affected.

It was an experience for sure.

Nammu · Jan 01, 2023 at 12:53 AM

I remember 1999 being the fear year for y2k because it changed from 19 to 20 but nothing happened so a few die hards said the computers would freak out in 2000, and of course computers being the cool logical creatures they are just went on as business as usual. In 1999 there were cool countdown gismos that predicted catastrophe. Wish now I would have bought one. Haha a piece of history about fear of arbitrary numbers.

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cool09 Grand Poohbah Member Since Feb 2012 Location: Eastern MD Posts: 1,514 12 22 hugs given	Dec 31, 2022 at 06:38 PM #63 BeyondtheRainbow I have the exact diagnosis as you! __________________ Forget the night...come live with us in forests of azure - Jim Morrison

HALLIEBETH87 Legendary Member Since Oct 2004 Location: usa Posts: 11,611 20 2,808 hugs given	Dec 31, 2022 at 07:54 PM #66 I slept a lot today but here I am amped up again!!!!!!!!!!!’ My kitty has been so sweet the last few days! I just adore Him! Sweet Finnegan. __________________ schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety d/o haldol, prazosin, risperdal and prn klonopin and helpful cogentin

~Christina Legendary Wise Elder Community Liaison Member Since Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 22,450 (SuperPoster!) 13 12.7k hugs given	Dec 31, 2022 at 10:03 PM #68 Here’s hoping we all slide into 23 full of Joy with New hopes and dreams Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~

HALLIEBETH87 Legendary Member Since Oct 2004 Location: usa Posts: 11,611 20 2,808 hugs given	Dec 31, 2022 at 10:59 PM #71 I buy so much and save soooo much money shopping at Aldi! Especially with the staple pantry items. __________________ schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety d/o haldol, prazosin, risperdal and prn klonopin and helpful cogentin

BeyondtheRainbow Wise Elder Member Since Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 9,665 (SuperPoster!) 9 11.9k hugs given	Dec 31, 2022 at 11:08 PM #72 And produce! So much cheaper. __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1600 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 2 mg clonazepam., 75 mg Seroquel and 12.5 mg PRNx2 daily

Nammu Crone Member Since May 2010 Location: Some where between my inner mind and the solar system. Posts: 73,995 (SuperPoster!) 14 57.4k hugs given	Dec 31, 2022 at 11:13 PM #73 Almost any grocery store would be cheaper than target. __________________ *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

HALLIEBETH87 Legendary Member Since Oct 2004 Location: usa Posts: 11,611 20 2,808 hugs given	Dec 31, 2022 at 11:18 PM #75 I’m watching Nashville big bash for New Year’s Eve! So fun! __________________ schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety d/o haldol, prazosin, risperdal and prn klonopin and helpful cogentin

HALLIEBETH87 Legendary Member Since Oct 2004 Location: usa Posts: 11,611 20 2,808 hugs given	Jan 01, 2023 at 12:14 AM #78 Ahhh 2000. I was not sure what Y2K was but I was frightened I bc was only 13.. __________________ schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety d/o haldol, prazosin, risperdal and prn klonopin and helpful cogentin