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May 06, 2023 at 08:29 AM
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Happy Derby day y’all! Love from Kentucky!
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May 06, 2023 at 08:44 AM
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Some stress has seemingly eased, but is far from gone for me. Yesterday Hubby and I met with the first real estate agent in regards to my dad's properties. She left a very good impression and was quite helpful. And we've dealt with several over the last three years! I wish my sister had joined the meeting. I hope she will meet her during a second. Sis has less experience with all of this than me.
We have another real estate agent lined up to meet next Wednesday. I put it off until then because Tuesday we attend both my father's and brother's simultaneous funerals and reception. At this stage, I just wanted to know what's worth doing to the place and what's not. Also, questions about getting property value assessments. __________________ Dx: Bipolar type 1 Psych Medications: * Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER) 800 mg * Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg * Seroquel XR (quetiapine ER) 600 mg I also take meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, and tachycardia. |
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May 06, 2023 at 09:17 AM
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THC is legal but idk what it’s all about. I’ve only smoked twice in my life and I didn’t enjoy it. I don’t really want to get high but I know it’s possible to just get a little bit without getting high. I gotta talk to my coworker, there’s a dispensary where she lives and she knows a lot about it. __________________ Of course it is happening inside your head. But why on earth should that mean that it is not real? -Albus Dumbledore That’s life. If nothing else, that is life. It’s real. Sometimes it f—-ing hurts. But it’s sort of all we have. -Garden State |
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May 06, 2023 at 09:25 AM
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RS wants to go to a truck show down at the shore and he’s convinced me to come with him with CR. He’s going to drop us off at the arcade that’s there and then go to the truck show for an hour. I’m only going because he hasn’t been to a truck show in ages (obviously there aren’t many in winter) and he won’t leave me here alone while he’s so far away. Not in my current state. But we just went to the convenience store for breakfast and I got overwhelmed by the amount of people there so this is going to be hard.
At least it’s a beautiful day. It’s finally warming up to 70 today. It’s been in the fifties and raining since last Friday. I’m exhausted from the seroquel. They always say I’ll get used to the higher dose but so far, no go. I slept 11 hours and I could still go back to sleep. And my pdoc suggested a higher dose last time if lexapro doesn’t work! I have to tell him there’s no way. I can do seroquel XR at higher doses but not the IR. __________________ Of course it is happening inside your head. But why on earth should that mean that it is not real? -Albus Dumbledore That’s life. If nothing else, that is life. It’s real. Sometimes it f—-ing hurts. But it’s sort of all we have. -Garden State |
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May 06, 2023 at 09:43 AM
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Do you have to fight the hypomania when you're really into a project? I've been fighting the hypo! Had to take seroquel to sleep last night, on top of my loxapine, which normally makes me tired. Wanted to write all night long! I also just finished a short story, which is horror. Do you write short fiction too? I also have two books that are self-published. Do you have any? Would love to read some of your work! __________________ The darkest of nights is followed by the brightest of days. 😊 - anonymous The night belongs to you. 🌙- sleep token "I'm scared. I'm old. I want to go home!" 😁 - anonymous |
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May 06, 2023 at 09:49 AM
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May 06, 2023 at 10:03 AM
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I’m still sleeping beside mom almost a year after brother’s passing. I know it comforts her. Last night, she had the tv blaring ALL night long as she is hard of hearing. I slept poorly and am just tired and crabby today. I’ve got lots to do today and I’m really dragging. Starting tonight, I’m going back to my own bedroom. She’s got her terrier that sleeps with and snuggles up with her. I feel mean and selfish but I’m desperate for consistent adequate sleep. It’s been a long, sleep deprived year.
Today is my daughter’s birthday. I won’t get to see her until the 20th when we’ll celebrate my birthday, her birthday, mom’s birthday and Mother’s Day. Next Sunday, my niece graduates from college so that day will be about her. I hope everyone has a peaceful day.
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May 06, 2023 at 11:33 AM
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No, it is not so bad. I have put talc powder on. I used sun factor 50, but may be I was in the sun for a too long time. __________________ Never forget to structure your days!  Be responsible: Paddle your own canoe in all circumstances! |
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May 06, 2023 at 11:41 AM
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I had a good night of sleep. Went to bed at ten and didn't wake up until 6:30AM. Thanks seroquel!
I've been writing like a mad woman!!! __________________ The darkest of nights is followed by the brightest of days. 😊 - anonymous The night belongs to you. 🌙- sleep token "I'm scared. I'm old. I want to go home!" 😁 - anonymous |
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May 06, 2023 at 11:42 AM
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Be careful! Often tiredness alone is a sign of depression. (I mean that it is wise to keep it in mind, not that you shall look after every detail that can remind you of depression). Wish you a good time in London!
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May 06, 2023 at 11:45 AM
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I'm sorry! Hope you feel better soon!
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May 06, 2023 at 12:00 PM
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Don't self blame! As they say at the planes: "Put your own mask on first, before you help another". It is not selfish to do necessary self caring. To arrange proper sleeping conditions for oneself is necessary self caring! 
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May 06, 2023 at 12:17 PM
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Well, we're almost one week into May and no signs of hypomania. I'm mildly depressed but still grateful to be calm and reasonable.
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May 06, 2023 at 01:03 PM
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I am sure you and your husband will be in the thoughts of everybody in this part of the forum! 
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May 06, 2023 at 01:06 PM
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GREAT!
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May 06, 2023 at 02:01 PM
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Wow, two books is great! I do write short fiction as well and have sold some stories. I will PM you the links for the publications. Yeah if I start feeling hyper and sleeping less, I take clonazepam in the evenings to make myself sleep (I'm on a low dose of lithium and lamotrigine too).
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May 06, 2023 at 02:03 PM
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Yeah if you've only done it twice you probably haven't really experienced the good side of it. I had to vape several times to get the "high" feeling. But I only take 2-4 mg now, of a sublingual spray, so that's not enough to get high but it seems to block the depression which is really nice.
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May 06, 2023 at 02:06 PM
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So I have named my new bicycle - Blueberry! Here's another picture of her, just because:
I couldn't sleep last night because the "ring of fire" was itching so much. I had to take melatonin and clonazepam. Luckily this morning the itching is gone and it's just soreness. So I won't be riding Blueberry today, but will try again Sunday or Monday.
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May 06, 2023 at 02:35 PM
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My short fiction has been published before too, but I haven't sold a short story in years because I hadn't been writing anything at all, between depression and anxiety and psychosis. I've had a rough past ten years. I'm submitting the short story I just completed to magazines. I'm determined to get it published somewhere! __________________ The darkest of nights is followed by the brightest of days. 😊 - anonymous The night belongs to you. 🌙- sleep token "I'm scared. I'm old. I want to go home!" 😁 - anonymous |
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May 06, 2023 at 04:42 PM
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Guys…..I’m
A college graduate! __________________ schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety d/o haldol, prazosin, risperdal and prn klonopin and helpful cogentin |
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