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02/06/2012 03:28 PM
IDoNotKnow
IDoNotKnow
 
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I am sorry to start a topic that is not really related to bipolar but I wanted your advice. I am sick AGAIN. I have been sick three times in a months time. I use hand sanitizer and wash my hands constantly. In fact my hand are splitting and bleeding because I use hand sanitizer so much! What am I doing wrong?

I do have to say that I do have Lupus as well so my immune system is fighting itself and not at its best but this is crazy. I catch EVERYTHING the kids get.

In case you don't know I am a music teacher.

I also read one of your threads that reminded me of the following... I am a bit "hypomanicy" or "manicy" and my kids at school notice. I have been asked if I was "crazy". This one is better though... "Did you have crazy puffs for breakfast?" I have had kids tell me I was speaking too fast and that I needed to slow down. The list goes on and on. I love my kids at school. They like the "manicy" me. It is just the other side that presents a problem!

"If you could read my mind you would be in tears"

"Who cares when I cry"

"A smile just hides the tears we hold inside."
- Me (IDNK)
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02/06/2012 03:31 PM  Top
taters
taters
 
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I get what you mean. I was manic all last year, so I was the administrations darling. Now, I am in a depression, so I went from sugar to $hit in six months. I can't take it anymore. I cry instead of eat lunch. I cry while I get ready for work. This is no way to live. I hate this.
BP I / Friend of Bill W. / Hypothyroid / Glucose Intolerant


Lexapro
Lamictal
Topamax 100 mg three times a day
Synthroid 100 mcg
Metformin 500 mg

* One day at a time *
* Easy does it *
* But for the grace of God go I *
* This too shall pass *

02/06/2012 10:05 PM  Top
youngfilly
youngfilly
 
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Aww IDNK, I know you have been struggling with illness for a long time now. You are still working with your Drs to get on top of your immunity issues?

It's good you sanitise your hands, since they are splitting a lot have you tried hand moisturiser? the constant washing will be taking moisture out of your skin drying it out.

Taters I know how you feel, I get myself so worked up at night that I can't sleep and end up emotional wreak. Hang in there and take some time for you to do things you like. Have you considered taking some stress leave from work just so you can take a time out?

I am not a Dr and therefore are not able to provide medical advice, the opinions I express are mine and based on my experiences and should not be taken as anything other than my opinion.

You awake as if from a nightmare to find yourself standing in front of a blank wall, dazed with no idea as to how you got there.

You feel something in your hand. You look down to see you are holding paint brush, you are confused. Out of the corner of your eye you see a table, on that table is some paint. The colours make you feel happy and safe, you look to the other side, and there is another table with paint. The colours are dark and remind you of your nightmare, a chill runs down your spine at the thought of it.

You look back at the canvas and see something you missed before. Now you understand. you chose a colour, and begin to paint.

Above the wall was written,

Your life

*Youngfilly*

Inspiration i found in the shower a few yrs back :)

02/10/2012 03:37 PM  Top
IDoNotKnow
IDoNotKnow
 
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Taters I am so sorry you are struggling. I was on a medical leave and just came back about a month ago so to me it is still rather fresh. I know what it is like after months and months when things are not going well. Do you have any personal days? We get three. Can you take those days and do something you really enjoy. We still have several weeks before spring break. I am trying to think of something that would help you out. Keep going... Things WILL change I promise!
"If you could read my mind you would be in tears"

"Who cares when I cry"

"A smile just hides the tears we hold inside."
- Me (IDNK)

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