Bipolar Check-in #74

Crazy Hitch · Mar 20, 2023 at 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ronkuby

saw my psychiatrist for the first time today. she is going to start me with abilify to go with my current lexapro and we will see what happens. anyone have experience with abilify? any side effects i should be on the lookout for?

I don’t recall side effects on Abilify except for some weight gain even though it is one of the more weight neutral ones

Rosi700 · Mar 20, 2023 at 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Hitch

4 days left until my big move!

I went for the final inspection yesterday and it still looks as fabulous as the first day I saw it. You can tell they’ve done a great job cleaning. Only problem is my chihuahua can definitely fit through the front gate. We’re going to have to buy some bricks for there this weekend because he won’t be able to knock them over.

Today I plan on packing the rest of the stuff in my son’s room. I’ve cleaned out most of his room but I didn’t move his bed or his chest of drawers and they will definitely have toys under them.

I did absolutely no packing yesterday. I was just sooo exhausted. My son fell asleep at 3pm on my bed with my iPad. I tried to catch up on some 💤 then but I didn’t fall asleep. It’s 2:44am now and I know I won’t fall back asleep.

I see my T tonight! I’m really excited to see her. I haven’t seen her for a year and a half. She just got too expensive at $200 a session and I don’t get any of that back. But I decided to bite the bullet. Next time I “see” her will be online like the good old days of covid lockdown because I would have moved and she’ll be an hour away from my place.

I really wanted to see my pdoc this week but he’s on leave and then he’s fully booked next week. I’ll have to go over my Easter break. Will have been 3 months since I’ve seen him by then.

Hope the rest of the packing goes well and that you will feel better back in therapy again!

Rosi700 · Mar 20, 2023 at 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

Made aqua fitness this morning despite having very little sleep. Oh I say, I just finally fell into deep sleep when the alarm went off. Heh everyone I talked to this morning was feeling guilty because they didn’t go last week. It was just too cold. It’s supposed to be warming up and everyone not just me is fed up with the cold.

This afternoon I have my nails. Then I gotta stop by the pet store and see if they have super high calorie cat food Sir might eat. He’s still losing weight despite his bloodwork being good. He looks good though and his coat is in excellent shape.

Oh I wish I could partake in aqua fitnes. At my place all the places in the acua group is taken before 06:30 am every day. I cannot understand why we cannot buy a whole section at once, one Authumn section , one Winter and so on.

Glad to see that you are clever to use your time well!

Rosi700 · Mar 20, 2023 at 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

I'm just going to give in and see my kidney doctor sooner then May. These symptoms arent getting any better and my left side hurts along with the nausea and hesistancy and all that. My doctor mentioned the possibilty of wanting to do a kidney biopsy one time which has me freaked out after my thyroid one last summer.

I truly feel for people who find lithium and tout it as their miracle drug and can find a sense of normalcy after struggling all their lives. Then soon their mental health and their kidneys gets ****ed up again. It never did anything for me and I made the transistion to Lamictal very smoothly.

I tried switching therapy to remote and she was like "thats totally ok and if you want to rest today, I can do zoom tommorow." Yeah, I know I'm her first client so if she doesn't see me today that gives her a huge chunk of the day off. But I'm struggling making the walk to the bathroom I am not up to a session anyways so I said yeah tommorow would be fine. But idk. I found it to be kinda manipulative. If thats the right word.

Anyways I plan on calling my doctor today to see what he has open.

I heard people are going to build a human moat along Mar-A-Largo tommorow. Lol

Sorry to hear that you have to go through all this!

Rosi700 · Mar 20, 2023 at 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by *Beth*

Oh, Rosi. I'm so, so sorry.

Rosi700 · Mar 20, 2023 at 03:06 PM

This day has been hard to come through! I have swallowed 2000 mg Parasetamol and will take 1000 mg later before bedtime!

Nammu · Mar 20, 2023 at 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by *Beth*

Feed him wet kitten food as a supplement to his regular diet. Also kitten milk. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on his wet food.

Oh I wish I’d seen that before I left. But I only bought a few small cans of the good quality stuff. I didn’t see what we used when I volunteered in the shelter. So I got a few cans to test out. They did have lots of choices of kitten food. I accidentally took that but put it back when I saw it was for kittens.

I also forgot to buy the vitamin food supplement when I was at the vets. Now I need to call. Hate calling. But when I go pick that up I can pick up some kitten food.

Nammu · Mar 20, 2023 at 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by *Beth*

Oh, wow...I didn't know that. Poor thing. My heart hurts for her. From what I know of state hospitals, they don't sound like restful or pleasant places, just places that prevent self harm of whatever kind. I hope she is keeping up on her poetry writing, I enjoyed her book so much. I hold out hope that she will be here again one day.

I wonder if she does end up in the state hospital, if they'll allow her internet access?

When I was in the state hospitals they are notorious for being behind the times. I’m not sure internet access is something they’ll do. But usually they have a general admittance floor that’s tightly closed then after you go though steps and are there longer they switch you to less restrictive units. She might get her phone back then.

Nammu · Mar 20, 2023 at 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rosi700

This day has been hard to come through! I have swallowed 2000 mg Parasetamol and will take 1000 mg later before bedtime!

HALLIEBETH87 · Mar 20, 2023 at 03:46 PM

Dude.

I feel like being a fatty tonight. I just want a chili dog and fries!

Mountaindewed · Mar 20, 2023 at 04:43 PM

I got an appointment with my kidney doctor for tommorow afternoon. I'm in sooo much pain right now. I took some tylenol and I'm hoping just to get through the night. I have my stretchy shorts on. I didnt eat anything bad. Just some soup and a bagel and some yogurt. I took a 2 hour nap which didnt do much but I had this cool dream where a few friends and I discovered time travel and the abilty to change the past but we all agreed not to change any world event in case it hugely impacted the future.

I think the stretchy shorts and tylenol are somewhat working though as long as I don't move around too much .

~Christina · Mar 20, 2023 at 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rosi700

I had an appointment with my mother at almost 95 today. We were going to shop new cloth to both of us and share a meal afterward.

Sorry to say, the pain in my body was too strong. I had to cancel our appointment because I was afraid that the "flu like" pain is a real flu. I didn't want to be the one who gave her some sickness. After all she is very old ...

I feel sad today, not only for having to cancel our appointment, but because I have started to wonder about what this really is. May be a flu, but what if it is Fibromyalgia? I have pain even beneath my feet. I don't think I can take more ...

I’m so sorry your dealing with pain. I’ve had Fibromyalgia for 20+ years diagnosed and first was told in my early 30’s ( I’m 55 now) and I can’t explain the anger and sadness I have because of it. Some days it’s not god awful and other days I am just in bed. I seldom get my pain below a 7. About 6 years ago I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis so I have the muscle pain/ache of Fibro and now the joint degeneration of PsA

The foot pain can be unbearable at times. Have you tried Gabapentin ? I was on that and it helped a bit. I then went on Lyrica which is really just a refined version of Gabapentin. I also take Flexiril which is a muscle relaxer which helps a bit.

Getting consistent sleep is a huge help. Altho when your body aches it’s so hard to get it.

Do try to learn to pace yourself ( I suck at it often) but pacing can help. Look into the “ Spoon” way of coping. It really does fit how our abilities change from day to day.

Most of all be kind to yourself

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~Christina · Mar 20, 2023 at 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Hitch

4 days left until my big move!

I went for the final inspection yesterday and it still looks as fabulous as the first day I saw it. You can tell they’ve done a great job cleaning. Only problem is my chihuahua can definitely fit through the front gate. We’re going to have to buy some bricks for there this weekend because he won’t be able to knock them over.

Today I plan on packing the rest of the stuff in my son’s room. I’ve cleaned out most of his room but I didn’t move his bed or his chest of drawers and they will definitely have toys under them.

I did absolutely no packing yesterday. I was just sooo exhausted. My son fell asleep at 3pm on my bed with my iPad. I tried to catch up on some

then but I didn’t fall asleep. It’s 2:44am now and I know I won’t fall back asleep.

I see my T tonight! I’m really excited to see her. I haven’t seen her for a year and a half. She just got too expensive at $200 a session and I don’t get any of that back. But I decided to bite the bullet. Next time I “see” her will be online like the good old days of covid lockdown because I would have moved and she’ll be an hour away from my place.

I really wanted to see my pdoc this week but he’s on leave and then he’s fully booked next week. I’ll have to go over my Easter break. Will have been 3 months since I’ve seen him by then.

Glad your progressing with packing

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~Christina · Mar 20, 2023 at 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

Made aqua fitness this morning despite having very little sleep. Oh I say, I just finally fell into deep sleep when the alarm went off. Heh everyone I talked to this morning was feeling guilty because they didn’t go last week. It was just too cold. It’s supposed to be warming up and everyone not just me is fed up with the cold.

This afternoon I have my nails. Then I gotta stop by the pet store and see if they have super high calorie cat food Sir might eat. He’s still losing weight despite his bloodwork being good. He looks good though and his coat is in excellent shape.

I applaud you for doing Aqua fitness in the winter !!!!!

I’m glad your keeping up on your nails. It just feels good to do something just for yourself.

Total different species but one of my horse back in the day struggled to keep weight on. She was a 29 year old Arabian. I found her a food that was high calorie but also upped her appetite. Maybe they have something like that for cats ? I hope you find something tasty for Sir

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HALLIEBETH87 · Mar 20, 2023 at 05:55 PM

It’s been a long day. But I’m grateful. My pharmacy got my miracle med in and I only had to pay $10.35! Without insurance it’s $1800

Blue_Bird · Mar 20, 2023 at 06:48 PM

My first day at the volunteer job thing is tomorrow. Nervous and excited. Wish me luck. I know it will be a great experience but I always get worried about silly things

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Blue_Bird · Mar 20, 2023 at 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ronkuby

saw my psychiatrist for the first time today. she is going to start me with abilify to go with my current lexapro and we will see what happens. anyone have experience with abilify? any side effects i should be on the lookout for?

I’m on abilify. It helps my mood a lot and also helps with my paranoia quite a bit. I hope it works out for you

The only thing I will mention for side effects is it did come with a little weight gain and some restlessness/insomnia. But I’m on other meds that help with the insomnia so it’s okay

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Aurelius710 · Mar 20, 2023 at 10:00 PM

It took a few tries to see a dentist (one wasn't in office 'till Thursday, two others wouldn't take Medicaid), but I finally got one to look at my tooth. In addition to the chunk of tooth missing, that tooth was infected and abscessed and now, with the nerve and pulp exposed, extra painful.

Goes without saying, but that tooth will have to go. The issue? Their "extractor" won't be in for nearly a month. I don't think I'll be able to stand a month of this. They did give me the number of a clinic that could potentially get me in earlier.

In the meanwhile, antibiotics for the infection and any NSAID under the sun for pain!

Samicat · Mar 21, 2023 at 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by *Beth*

I have made a very conscious effort not to become bitter and judgmental as I age. It would be the easy way out. But I've seen too many women in my life who do, and it's a sad thing - for others, but especially for themselves. Retaining love, wonder, awe, and the joy of an open mind & heart is essential to me.

Empathy is a strange thing...it seems we are either born with it, or not.

Stoicism- interesting that you brought that up. It's a philosophy that is so similar to the practice of mindfulness.

Thank you, Sami.

You're welcome - and yes there are several similarities between Buddhism and Stoicism, which are interesting as I know of no connection between the two. Both philosophies also teach that suffering is an inevitable part of life and there is no way to avoid it, but a way to mitigate it is through positive mental practices.

One of the most helpful aspects of stoicism to me personally is the idea that "the obstacle is the path" and that I should take the difficult path rather than the easy one in pursuit of a worthy goal. Basically if you don't do something you will suffer anyway with regret. Also stoicism teaches that we should measure our accomplishments by how hard we worked for them rather than if they are successful or get us acclaim. And one of my favourite Buddhist quotes is "Just as a solid rock is unshaken by the wind, so a wise man is unmoved by praise or blame." These ideas are so helpful to me with my fiction writing--to take pride in my efforts regardless of if I get any praise or criticism. It's very hard to do though. I have sold short stories but if I ever sell a book I am determined never to read any reviews.

Fuzzybear · Mar 21, 2023 at 03:24 AM

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Rosi700 Veteran Member Rosi700 has no updates. Member Since: Nov 2022 Location: Overseas Posts: 693 (SuperPoster!) 2,492 hugs given	Mar 20, 2023 at 03:06 PM #66 This day has been hard to come through! I have swallowed 2000 mg Parasetamol and will take 1000 mg later before bedtime! __________________ There is always hope ...

HALLIEBETH87 Legendary HALLIEBETH87 Tired Member Since: Oct 2004 Location: usa Posts: 10,959 2,656 hugs given	Mar 20, 2023 at 03:46 PM #70 Dude. I feel like being a fatty tonight. I just want a chili dog and fries! __________________ Bipolar 1 w/psychotic features or schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety OCD celexa, prazosin, Lybalvi and prn zyprexa and klonopin

HALLIEBETH87 Legendary HALLIEBETH87 Tired Member Since: Oct 2004 Location: usa Posts: 10,959 2,656 hugs given	Mar 20, 2023 at 05:55 PM #75 It’s been a long day. But I’m grateful. My pharmacy got my miracle med in and I only had to pay $10.35! Without insurance it’s $1800 __________________ Bipolar 1 w/psychotic features or schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety OCD celexa, prazosin, Lybalvi and prn zyprexa and klonopin

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