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#1
Apr 22, 2016, 06:21 PM
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That it's important to take my meds. It's also important that I keep up with my day treatment program and appointments.
I have been trying to deny this for a long time but the fact is I have a mental illness. It doesn't matter what it is called. It impacts my life in various negative ways. I have a long way to go to reach a good stable period but that's what I'm aiming for. Time for positive thoughts, time to make a drastic change in my lifestyle. I think I'll use this thread to check in with how I'm doing on my journey to having a stable life. These changes start tomorrow. No giving into or dwelling on urges to cut, or drink cough syrup. Better hygiene Positive thinking Taking my meds Being honest with my treatment team Use coping skills to get through difficult feelings (color, journal, pray, play with cats etc) In a months time I will be living in my own apartment for the very first time, time to get my **** together
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“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi Diagnosis: Schizoaffective disorder Bipolar type PTSD Social Anxiety Disorder Anorexia Binge/Purge type |
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#2
Apr 22, 2016, 07:51 PM
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Blue_Bird...!
   
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"I may be older but I am not wise / I'm still a child's grown-up disguise / and I never can tell you what you want to know / You will find out as you go." (from: "A Nightengale's Lullaby" - Julie Last) |
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Apr 22, 2016, 08:52 PM
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ive developed a way to test if its technology, imagine (think of a string of digital like 010010) and do this
010 10110 wub wubba visualize the above continually as you hear the voices and think of it replacing your name. then they cant get a lock. works for me.
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Apr 22, 2016, 11:18 PM
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Wow! Sounds like you're on the right track! I'm rooting for you.
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Apr 23, 2016, 07:02 PM
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How's it going so far?
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#6
Apr 24, 2016, 04:24 PM
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“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi Diagnosis: Schizoaffective disorder Bipolar type PTSD Social Anxiety Disorder Anorexia Binge/Purge type |
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#7
Apr 25, 2016, 12:15 PM
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Day 3, have nothing to do today so have been online a lot. I'll have my day treatment program to go to the rest of the week. I'm gonna start going on Mondays too because I get really bored and there's some groups that day I'd like to try.
Still being positive. Maybe I'll go take a walk now in the sun. Pdoc appointment tomorrow, have to bring up an issue with the prescription/pharmacy, something got sent wrong. Yeah I think I'll go spend some time outside then take a shower Sent from my A463BG using Tapatalk
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“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi Diagnosis: Schizoaffective disorder Bipolar type PTSD Social Anxiety Disorder Anorexia Binge/Purge type |
| Anonymous37803, CognitoSchiz1989, SillyKitty
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#8
Apr 25, 2016, 03:27 PM
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Sounds like your having a fun day.
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#9
Apr 26, 2016, 11:29 AM
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Coming to the same type of conclusions really helped launch me into my most stable period yet. It's difficult but well worth it. I wish you the best.
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#10
Apr 28, 2016, 05:22 PM
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Started taking Seroquel to help me sleep, I slept really good last night, so good I almost missed my ride to the clinic
 it's all good though, I needed to catch up on my sleep.I am still doing pretty good at staying positive. I even brought my violin in today and played for one of my groups (creative art/expression for building confidence) Tomorrow I'm going to the DMV to get an ID, I still have my old one from another state. Need to start walking again, it's been nice out.
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“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi Diagnosis: Schizoaffective disorder Bipolar type PTSD Social Anxiety Disorder Anorexia Binge/Purge type |
| CognitoSchiz1989, jaynedough
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#11
Apr 29, 2016, 06:42 AM
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Good morning! Have several groups today. A couple relaxation ones and then a positive thinking one.
Glad it's Friday, it's been a long week. I will hopefully get my new ID today then I will be able to get a library card. Will probably go shopping this weekend, looking forward to that. Sent from my A463BG using Tapatalk
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“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi Diagnosis: Schizoaffective disorder Bipolar type PTSD Social Anxiety Disorder Anorexia Binge/Purge type |
| CognitoSchiz1989, jaynedough
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#12
Apr 29, 2016, 03:07 PM
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Couldn't get my ID today because I was missing one document, will have it Monday though.
Something made me upset today, I didn't let it ruin my day though I am excited because I get to go to my day treatment program on Mondays too now. The more I'm out of the house, the better
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“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi Diagnosis: Schizoaffective disorder Bipolar type PTSD Social Anxiety Disorder Anorexia Binge/Purge type |
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#13
Apr 29, 2016, 05:13 PM
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Hugs to you. I'm right there behind you.
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May 01, 2016, 03:25 PM
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Went shopping today. My check was a couple hundred short because of something stupid I did, anyway long story short I'm not good at managing large amounts of money
Have been doing great in terms of mood. Got a lot going on this week. Several phone calls to make. Need to go to the DMV then DSS and apply for food stamps. Day Treatment all this week as usual. Probably going on a NAMI nature walk Thursday with other people from group. (If the weather is nice) Sent from my A463BG using Tapatalk
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“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi Diagnosis: Schizoaffective disorder Bipolar type PTSD Social Anxiety Disorder Anorexia Binge/Purge type |
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May 05, 2016, 05:53 PM
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Still doing good, today was great! I played my violin again in one of my groups. Had some good food, went on a NAMI hike with some other people in my program, saw some waterfalls.
I finally got my ID the other day, well in paper form. I have to wait a week or so until the hard plastic one comes in the mail. Busy week coming up, things are falling into place nicely
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“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi Diagnosis: Schizoaffective disorder Bipolar type PTSD Social Anxiety Disorder Anorexia Binge/Purge type |
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#16
May 16, 2016, 04:21 PM
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I have my own apartment now! I move in June 1st.
We started a new cycle at the day treatment program meaning different groups and a new schedule. The cycles last 12 weeks. One of the groups I will be taking on Tuesdays is a Voices and Paranoia group, I don't hear voices but I have dealt with immense paranoia and delusions in the past, my clinician said it would be a good one to take for preventative measures to learn how to cope with it if I start feeling that way again. My mood is good. The weather is weird here in New York. One day it's warm like summer as it should be then the next day it's cold as winter even though its May. Going to reapply for food stamps Wednesday. Anyway just wanted to update, I'm doing well and am excited about the apartment. Sent from my A463BG using Tapatalk
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“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi Diagnosis: Schizoaffective disorder Bipolar type PTSD Social Anxiety Disorder Anorexia Binge/Purge type |
| Angelique67, Atypical_Disaster, jaynedough
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#17
May 18, 2016, 05:36 PM
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Today I got approved for food stamps. I also registered to vote. Plus my college acceptance letter came.
Fantastic day Sent from my A463BG using Tapatalk
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“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi Diagnosis: Schizoaffective disorder Bipolar type PTSD Social Anxiety Disorder Anorexia Binge/Purge type |
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| Angelique67, jaynedough
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#18
May 27, 2016, 05:34 PM
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Wow, Blue Bird, you're really doing well! I have been off the forum for the past little while due to having a hard time with my SZA and paranoia, but this is the first thread I read today and I am so happy to hear!
My condolences on your mother's passing, I'm sorry I was not around at the time to offer you support.
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the world is too loud Dx: Schizoaffective Disorder Depressive Type, PTSD, and Agoraphobia. Current meds: 30 mg Haldol, 10 mg Lexapro, 100 mg Lamictal, 0.5 mg Klonopin PRN |
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May 30, 2016, 12:53 PM
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Thanks Shmooey, its great to hear from you!
 Well, I move into my apartment this Wednesday. I'm excited but nervous at the same time. Having family issues that are stressing me out and I ended up
Possible trigger:
I won't have internet for some time, I will have to use the public library for it but that's fine because it's almost next to my apartment complex which is very convenient. Meeting with my clinician tomorrow after I go to groups.
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“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi Diagnosis: Schizoaffective disorder Bipolar type PTSD Social Anxiety Disorder Anorexia Binge/Purge type |
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| Angelique67, Victoria'smom
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#20
Aug 12, 2016, 06:28 AM
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I'm sorry family issues got you stressed. Can you speak to your treatment team?
That aside, EXCELLENT job on all your success so far and laying out those goals, following through, etc. You truly inspired me. Please keep us posted. Cheering you on! |
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Aug 28, 2016, 02:36 PM
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Every time I quit medications all the symptoms come back.
I'll never quit taking them. Olanzapine (Geodon too) works too well and gets rid of strange beliefs and the muddled jumbled up thinking. - |
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Aug 29, 2016, 01:56 AM
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Geodon is a good med for me. My pdoc said I will need meds the rest of my life. I agree.
That's great you're making a healthy decision. If going off them causes a relapse and meds help you ... you made the right call. -=] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Sep 07, 2016, 01:08 AM
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Ive been struggling with schizoaffective disorder for years. I periodically kept quit taking my meds and relapsing. I am also on the journey to a new beginning with this disease. Looking for support
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