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Dec 24, 2008, 12:54 AM
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Hi my name is Jennifer,
I just wanted to introduce myself to everyone. I suffer from bibolar and also skitso(I probally spelled that wrong) trates. I have suffered from these for many years. I am hoping that an open forum will bring some sort of piece to my life right now. The holidays have really got a hold on me and I am just really down right now. I don't know how to talk about it to my partner. Thanks so much. 
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Dec 24, 2008, 02:35 AM
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Dec 24, 2008, 09:18 AM
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Welcome Jennifer, The holidays are hard. For those of us who struggle with bipolar they seem to bring a double whammy. I am single so don't have a partner, but I know that my friends struggle with my moods with me. Those that I am very close to I tell how I am feeling and they in turn help me to keep on track. They don't always understand what I'm going through, but a couple of them are there for me. I hope you have a good Christmas despite the depression. Hang in there! Christy |
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Dec 24, 2008, 06:33 PM
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Hello Jenn! Thanks for joining us.
I am personally finding this holiday difficult because I'm constantly tired and don't feel like doing things...hard to tell if I am depressed because of meds side effects or bipolar or the season or what. I am working on it with my psychiatrist and it just takes time...bleah. Best wishes on having a good holiday...or, failing that, a not-bad one... 
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Dec 24, 2008, 11:10 PM
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Dec 25, 2008, 02:13 PM
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Hi Jen,
I have some of the same diagnoses you have-I have PTSD too-&it is very hard to share with anyone how you feel. It's scary too because you don't how they'll react. I think that if you feel you know your partner well&that it's realtively safe to tell him how you feel-do it-he may be sensing something is wrong&is just afraid to ask. If you don't know how your partner will react-I can't tell you what to do-It could be just fine or it could be like when I share, a disaster. Try to keep on going-the holidays are almost over! 
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Dec 25, 2008, 03:19 PM
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Welcome to PC.
I have bipolar, and I'm struggling with my moods at the moment, but medication is managing to pull me through. Hope to see you around the boards.
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Also known as Blueangel by Blue, hence the avatar |
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Jan 01, 2009, 09:54 AM
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Do you have undesirable side effects?
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Jan 01, 2009, 05:34 PM
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Welcome to PC Jennifer, you too peaceofmind
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Jan 01, 2009, 08:17 PM
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Welcome--I didn't think I could make it to a party last night (New Year's Eve) that we were supposed to go to as I was so depressed & crying, but my husband was saying OK, we'll just cancel & stay home (but it was a dinner party with good friends & I wanted him to go for dinner & it was mainly his friend & then I felt so guilty about screwing everything up & making it so awkward for him that I said I'd go--I was afraid I'd start crying there).
It is so hard to act happy... But I drank a couple beers (medicinal?), took a hot shower, put on as best a party face as I could & made it until 9:45 & then we left. My husband was trying to help me & did agree to leave as soon as we could to help me not have to stay so long. So feeling better--had a nice hike in the sunshine, some alone time, reading... I just don't do well with people!!--Suzy |
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Jan 03, 2009, 10:48 PM
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Suzy. Thats wonderful you were able to do that and for your hubby too. I know that took a lot of courage. I hope next time you can do it without the brews. I am pulling for you.
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Jan 04, 2009, 03:52 PM
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Jan 05, 2009, 02:20 AM
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Hello Jennifer, I am also new to this site b/c people in my life think I have bipolar disorder. I think they are right b/c of the past 10 years of evidence to back it up. This year for me was not that great for me either. Christmas is usually my favorite time of year but this year I just didn't care. I didn't go shopping or anything. I made my hubby do it. I never went to the mall b/c well large crowds scare me. I hate being around alot of people like you would in a mall. In fact I haven't been to a mall in 5 years. I stay at home alot b/c I don't like people either. I have become a hermit. As far as you talking to your partener about your situation maybe you educate them on what you are going through and then say hey I've got that. That's what I did. Now He understands why I am they way I am. I hope this has helped you, if not maybe a smile on your face would be good enough.
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