Bipolar check in #73

JaneOnceMore · Mar 08, 2023, 07:05 PM

I feel lousy, but am still managing to get a few things done.

@HALLIEBETH87:

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

@*Beth*:

Delighted to hear that you like your new med prescriber!

@Nammu:

I find myself doing the same things, but about my sister who passed last Fall. Guess it is only natural. Yoga done on platforms floating in water sounds so cool! I agree that it's probably not for beginners tho.

@Blue_Bird:

Your new cafe sounds terrific! Enjoy!

Scooter9 · Mar 08, 2023, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by HALLIEBETH87

My sweet mamaw Juanita was 90 years old. She celebrated that milestone

On January 3 of this year. She taught me to sew and bake dressed eggs the proper way! She was the best!

I'm sorry for your loss.

It's nice that she saw her 90th birthday and I'm sure she enjoyed teaching you how to sew and dress eggs.

Scooter9 · Mar 08, 2023, 07:32 PM

I won an astrophotography contest! Very cool!

Victoria'smom · Mar 08, 2023, 07:36 PM

I'm here, still depressed and nauseous from my meds when I take it. It's getting better but not fast enough for my liking. Talked to my mom today Artemis is doing good at training. I don't think I'm getting her but we'll see. I'm soupose to start therapy some point. I don't know I'm still in bed most of the time, haven't really colored in months, not really doing much, haven't drawn or anything. I'm kinda stuck in my head. I sit quietly at appointments and only talk when asked. I wish I was better.

HALLIEBETH87 · Mar 08, 2023, 08:25 PM

Todays recap:

I’m sick. Possibly bronchitis.
My mawmaw died.
Someone I care a lot about has been hospitalized in psych ip for a very serious thing.

I can’t take much more

*Beth* · Mar 08, 2023, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HALLIEBETH87

My sweet mamaw Juanita was 90 years old. She celebrated that milestone
On January 3 of this year. She taught me to sew and bake dressed eggs the proper way! She was the best!

Juanita is such a beautiful name.

*Beth* · Mar 08, 2023, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Christina

He smells like peaches.

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*Beth* · Mar 08, 2023, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Miguel'smom

I'm here, still depressed and nauseous from my meds when I take it. It's getting better but not fast enough for my liking. Talked to my mom today Artemis is doing good at training. I don't think I'm getting her but we'll see. I'm soupose to start therapy some point. I don't know I'm still in bed most of the time, haven't really colored in months, not really doing much, haven't drawn or anything. I'm kinda stuck in my head. I sit quietly at appointments and only talk when asked. I wish I was better.

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*Beth* · Mar 08, 2023, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooter9

I won an astrophotography contest! Very cool!

***Congratulations!*** That IS very cool!

*Beth* · Mar 08, 2023, 10:07 PM

I drove to the town to get my eye exam. The drive over was absolutely beautiful. Blue sky, big, fluffy clouds, and in the almond orchards the trees are in full bloom. Wildflowers aren't out yet, they will be by next week.

The town is a large university town, chaotic with cars, bikes, people everywhere. The exam took a long time, but it's done. The doctor thinks she sees holes in my retinas, so I have to be seen by an ophthalmologist, and know what? I think the Topomax I was on caused problems with my retinas. That was the med that caused me to see the little gold lights at the periphery of my vision. The stuff is well known to cause serious optical problems for some people. When I told S. he was all snarky about it, and denied it. He did, however, tell me to stop taking it - and when I did, the lights went away. I think he was afraid because he prescribed the stuff. Really, WHY is it still on the market?!

I think consumers can call the FDA and report a med side effect. If so, I am going to do that. Too much coincidence. God help us all, being on these meds that cause such damage to our bodies.

wildflowerchild25 · Mar 08, 2023, 10:34 PM

Hi all. Three weeks IP, 7 IP sessions of ECT. I’m going to continue outpatient for awhile. I’m still depressed and if they had done bilaterally right off the bat I bet I’d be less depressed already. But no, don’t listen to the patient.

I’ve forgotten a lot of things already. And my social worker never sent a note for work so I’m gonna have to call her and hope she calls me back.

I can’t remember what time I’m supposed to be at work. For some reason 8:20 sticks in my head but so does 8:00.

They did take me off most of my meds which is good. I’m down to lamictal haldol and seroquel for sleep. And cogentin but I’m not sure what for. It doesn’t help with the restlessness at all. I don’t remember if I had a tremor and that’s why I was on it or what. ECT really ****s up my memory. But hopefully it will work. It’s worked before.

bizi · Mar 08, 2023, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Christina

I got my new biologic med Skyrizi yesterday.

I went ahead and did the injection. My psoriasis is just horrible! I take the next injection in 4 weeks then every 3 months so it’s nice it’s not a weekly injection like Enbrel and Humira , not that it’s a big deal. It stings a bit is all. I so hope it starts working fast. My joints are so painful from PsA

Gave Gus a bath the other day. I have a special water wand that really makes it much easier. He goes bonkers after a bath zooming all over the house. He smells like peaches.

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he kind of looks like peaches!

Crazy Hitch · Mar 09, 2023, 12:36 AM

How do you induce hypomania? Drinking lots of coffee.

VerMOZZica · Mar 09, 2023, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by HALLIEBETH87

My mamaw passsed peacefully in her sleep early this morning. My heart is broken

I`m so sorry for your loss.

Rosi700 · Mar 09, 2023, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nammu

I’m really missing mum. I’ll think oh, she’ll find this funny, but then I remember.

Know what you are talking about. I have been there when I lost people I loved. I even put an extra plate on the table sometimes after my husband died.

Rosi700 · Mar 09, 2023, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HALLIEBETH87

My mamaw passsed peacefully in her sleep early this morning. My heart is broken

I am sorry for your loss!

Rosi700 · Mar 09, 2023, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HALLIEBETH87

My sweet mamaw Juanita was 90 years old. She celebrated that milestone
On January 3 of this year. She taught me to sew and bake dressed eggs the proper way! She was the best!

My condolences! I am sure it is not a comfort to know now, but she reached a high age!

Rosi700 · Mar 09, 2023, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Beth*

I drove to the town to get my eye exam. The drive over was absolutely beautiful. Blue sky, big, fluffy clouds, and in the almond orchards the trees are in full bloom. Wildflowers aren't out yet, they will be by next week.

The town is a large university town, chaotic with cars, bikes, people everywhere. The exam took a long time, but it's done. The doctor thinks she sees holes in my retinas, so I have to be seen by an ophthalmologist, and know what? I think the Topomax I was on caused problems with my retinas. That was the med that caused me to see the little gold lights at the periphery of my vision. The stuff is well known to cause serious optical problems for some people. When I told S. he was all snarky about it, and denied it. He did, however, tell me to stop taking it - and when I did, the lights went away. I think he was afraid because he prescribed the stuff. Really, WHY is it still on the market?!

I think consumers can call the FDA and report a med side effect. If so, I am going to do that. Too much coincidence. God help us all, being on these meds that cause such damage to our bodies.

I am glad that you had a nice car trip, but am sorry on your behalf because of the holes in your retina!

Rosi700 · Mar 09, 2023, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildflowerchild25

Hi all. Three weeks IP, 7 IP sessions of ECT. I’m going to continue outpatient for awhile. I’m still depressed and if they had done bilaterally right off the bat I bet I’d be less depressed already. But no, don’t listen to the patient.

I’ve forgotten a lot of things already. And my social worker never sent a note for work so I’m gonna have to call her and hope she calls me back.

I can’t remember what time I’m supposed to be at work. For some reason 8:20 sticks in my head but so does 8:00.

They did take me off most of my meds which is good. I’m down to lamictal haldol and seroquel for sleep. And cogentin but I’m not sure what for. It doesn’t help with the restlessness at all. I don’t remember if I had a tremor and that’s why I was on it or what. ECT really ****s up my memory. But hopefully it will work. It’s worked before.

Hope things will work out fine for you!

Rosi700 · Mar 09, 2023, 05:09 AM

I feel a bit better. A new CBT coping card about recognizing succsess:

- Succsess is in the doing.
- Every step is an accomplishment.
- Effort deserves a reward.
- The outcome is out of my control, but the effort is on me.
- Taking action is the succsess and not the outcome.

By the way, it spite of cold weather I have already had the windows open for five minutes to let fresh air in. I will open them each hour for a short time. I will have a massage later this day. Hope this feeling of being on the right way will continue.

Soupe du jour · Mar 09, 2023, 08:03 AM

@HALLIEBETH87, I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure she was glad that she was home and not at a hospital. I suppose it's one of the better ways to pass being next to a loved one.

@Nammu, sending hugs. The grieving process is indeed difficult.

@Mountaindewed, I hope your gastro issues resolve soon so you feel better and don't need the hospital.

I'm feeling a bit better today. I still have all kinds of congestion and have gone through almost three boxes of tissues this last week. I've been studying my Czech and think I'm almost caught up with the course work I missed. At least I have a native Czech speaker in the house to answer questions. Tonight I have a class and am sure I'll finally attend again.

Tomorrow Hubby and I will finally visit our property and supposedly have a "surprise" in store for us. I'm hoping that enough of the renovations are done that we can start spending a lot more time there. I'm hoping that we'll be able to move there in two or three weeks.

wildflowerchild25 · 10:55 AM

I don’t know why I’m still so depressed. I really wish the ECT was giving some inkling of working. I really want to go back to work. If I lose this job that’s it. I’ll be applying for disability.

I lost my ID too. It’s not in my purse. I must have been so upset I threw it somewhere. That’s awesome. Maybe it’s in my car. I mean it’s somewhere it’s just no telling where it is.

I barely slept last night. Like maybe three hours max, even with taking seroquel.

I feel like my time IP was a complete waste, all it accomplished was to get me started with ECT which I could have done at home.

I am excited though because in two weeks (March 21st) I will be one year self harm free. So at least I’ve done something useful.

Edit: I found my ID, it was in my purse just not the pocket I usually put it in. I also talked to my boss and he’s pretty sure I can go back on the days in between treatment. So I should be back Monday or Tuesday as long as HR agrees. Now if I could just remember the time I’m supposed to start. :-/

Samicat · Mar 09, 2023, 11:13 AM

Fell asleep yesterday around 8pm while watching TV with husband, then woke up at 4am and can't get back to sleep. Technically I've had enough sleep but I have writing group tonight at 7pm so it's not great. Finally ate a slice of toast with peanut butter and will try sleeping again.... I really wish I could get my sleep sorted out... I'm afraid I'll go hypomanic.

Blue_Bird · Mar 09, 2023, 12:12 PM

So sorry for your loss Hailliebeth

May she rest in peace

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Blue_Bird · Mar 09, 2023, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooter9

I won an astrophotography contest! Very cool!

That’s awesome congrats! I started getting into photography recently. It’s a lot of fun. Still have a lot to learn. I’ve never done astrophotography before though, that’s really cool

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