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Apr 10, 2005, 12:58 AM
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That fellow on the left is John A. Smith. It is likely that I owe my sanity to the likes of him and Bessemer City.
http://bessemercity.com/history.html |
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Apr 10, 2005, 01:29 AM
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You learn something new every day and for sure this was new to me! Cool link and bit of medication history there Topher. Thanks!
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Apr 10, 2005, 02:50 AM
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Well, I owe my thanks to Mr. Smith as well. I don't know where I'd be had I not been put on lithium. It has made a huge impact on my treatment, as well as my quality of life.
Dolfin
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Apr 10, 2005, 08:23 AM
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Hi Jenn
My illness caused me to quit college. This was followed by 10 years of trying to find a direction only to end up in the hospital. It cost me my marriage for which I still can't forgive myself for the pain I inflicted on my kids when my wife forced me to leave. Then I swallowed my pride, excepted my illness and started taking lithium. The drug allowed me to have a second chance. Twenty-four years later I have a wonderful wife and partner, my kids chose to live with me ten years ago, I've held the same job despite tons of stress, and I haven't seen the inside of a psych ward since lithium changed everything. I'm glad it has helped you as well. |
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Apr 10, 2005, 10:32 AM
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thanks for the interesting post and congrats on all the progress you have made!
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Apr 10, 2005, 10:45 AM
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very interesting, Toph.....thanks for that.
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Apr 10, 2005, 01:07 PM
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Toph Please don't think you need to forgive yourself for something you had no control over!
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Apr 11, 2005, 12:27 AM
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Toph--
I've only been on lithium for about 5 weeks now, but I can FEEL the difference it makes in my thoughts, actions, well-being in general. When it was first discussed with me, I was VERY resistant, because of the stigma that goes along with it. Now that I have opened my mind and my eyes to its benefits, I can't imagine my life without it. I have gone through a myriad of differend AD's/mood stabilizers etc., and this is the first med I've been on that I felt the effects within a week. I am so sorry your battle with your illness has cost you so much in the past, but am glad to hear that you are winning the war! Hugz, Jenn
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Apr 11, 2005, 06:56 AM
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That truely was interesting. I love learning new things. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
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Apr 11, 2005, 04:00 PM
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Thanks dude. Very interesting.
Ry |
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