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Jewells - jewells's diary
View Profile I am happy to find this forum. I am 56 years old and live in the Dallas area. In fact, I'm a native. I'm a new grandma and trying to get my act together so I can move to where my family is. But I can't save money. I can't work a full time job.

I usually write in my blog but now I know that I am reaching people that know about my disease. I have dual bipolar and alcohol disease. It's getting worse and I need help. I'm looking for cheap treatment since I have no job or insurance. I'm trying to cope with it on my own. I can't keep a job because I'm nuts. I get out of control and I think everyone is after me. I imagine things that aren't there. I'm going to write in my diary everyday so that I can get it out. I found writing helps. But it would be nice to find a doctor that would help me.



This is a bad day
Jul 18 2008
Why do I sit up all night!  I drink my wine, I fall asleep, wake up and drink again.  It's like I'm afraid to go to sleep.  The funny part is I don't feel that bad.  I guess mania is happening right now.  I'm about to tears right now because I'm desperately seeking help.  I'm at my wits.  I'm trying to accomplish so many things right now that I'm confused.  My stomach is churning, my head is swimming and I have no one to talk to.  I'm going to try and find some help, but it  has to be cheap since I don't have a job nor insurance.  So that's my goal for today is to get help.  I have a job interview next week and I want to be read for it. HELP!



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Uh Oh!!!!!
written by morningglory/oldglory, July 18, 2008
Drinking any alcoholic beverage is a no-no when BPD is involved. I'm sorry you feel so crappy, Jewells. What other responsibilities do you have besides yourself? How are you living at all with no income? I don't know much about state programs, but I know for sure your state has one that helps low income people treat mental illness. I would call the Social Services Department in you area and tell them your situation.
Best of luck to you.
Thank you
written by jewells, July 18, 2008
I know, but it makes the manic go away for a wow. I have my dog, my ebay business, I make jewelry and I do work part-time, but it's stressing me out and I wig out. I just came out and never really told anyone or accepted it. I was told when I was in a nut house for 7 weeks that I had bipolar, but I thought no way. And there I was in this place for drinking too much and trying suicide. I started a new thing when I lost my last job and that's trying to pursue my dreams of my business and to one day move to where my son and new grandbaby are. I'm scared to get another office job, because it would be the same thing. I'm just living it day by day. I did check into a place and I'm going to go in next week to fill out the application. Thank's for your concern.
hey jewells
written by norma, July 18, 2008
i have done the same thing with alcohol...it is not a good thing, even if it does get you to sleep. Alcohol is a depressant...go to the place next week. if you can't wait or find you might hurt yourself to to the emergency room...
We are here for you...there is help and a better life.
Heavent Scent
written by jewells, July 18, 2008
I saw an ad at the UT Southwestern Medical Center about needing people who have dual problems to try a new drug. I took the chance. They called me back! I couldn't believe. My heart started racing when she told me who it was and I got so confused I kept going in circles trying to find my glasses. Wow, she told me she would like for me to come in and I will fill out some papers, get tested, blood tests, etc., to see if I can take the drug. I have Hep C too and some medications are harmful to my liver. She said I would also see a doctor. If accepted, praise the lord, they will give me a mood drug for two weeks, Lithium, and then take the new drug - It starts with an S. It's free and I think they pay you at the same time. I just wanted to find some help. Norma, thanks for listening. One thing about this group I don't feel alone. About the alcohol, somestimes I feel I just want to get so drunk and forget, but I can't get drunk I just fall asleep. I don't go out drinking I just isolated myself here in my little apartment. No friends to meeting for dinner or lunch, just me. The only time I talk to people is at my part time job.

Again, thank you and I really enjoy talking to you and everyone else.
well, now you have people in case you want to talk
written by norma, July 18, 2008
When you feel like having someone to talk to, you have us.

I think the new program sounds good. I am excited for you, and hope you get accepted. if not they may be able to direct you to somewhere to get help...

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