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03/03/2010 05:29 PM
acoombs143
acoombs143
 
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My name is Amelia, I'm almost 19 years old and was diagnosed when I was 14. I've been very lonely lately, having trouble with the fact that no one understands what I go through on a daily basis, and it proves difficult to make friends. Besides my boyfriend and my family, I have no one. My doc calls me his little guinea pig - I've tried so many medications I've lost count. I guess I just want to connect...with anyone. Even if it over the cyber world. I was also anorexic for three years and have slight OCD and social phobia (which is getting better). So hi Wassat
"Everywhere I go people are making a mess of their lives. Everyone has his private tragedy. It's in the blood now - misfortune, ennui, grief, suicide. The atmosphere is saturated with disaster, frustration, futility. Scratch and scratch - until there's no skin left."
- Henry Miller
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03/03/2010 05:39 PM  Top
mimmy
mimmy
 
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hi amelia welcome to the board. just jump on in. I hear you about the guinea pig. I bet a lot of us feel taht way at one time or another as it is hard to find the right cocktail and somtimes it doesn't stay right forever. but hi.

mim

aroo?
bipolar w/ psychotic features
fibromyalgia
gastroparesis
mitral vavle prolaspe

lamictal 100mg
abilify 15mg
protonix 40mg 2 x's a day
neurontin 600 2 x's a day mg
orap 3mg's
zanaflex 4mg
topamax 50mg 2x's a day
ativan .25 mg up to 2x's per day.
singulair 10mg

is a leap of faith the first step?..or the moment when you realize if you go any furthur there's no going back?

03/03/2010 05:54 PM  Top
Dit
Dit
 
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Hi Amelia and welcome. I was 18 close to your age when i first got ill. Everyone used to tell me "you have a whole life ahead of you" and at that time i could not see any hope. Well i must say i've accomplished a lot many yrs later so these people were right.

You will connect with several caring people while coming online here and even make friends. Feel free to post wherever you wish and even start new discussions; you can private message (pm) me or any group leader if you wish.

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Bipolar I

Lithium 300 mgs, Lamotrigine 200 mgs, Klonopon (Clonazepam) .05mg more if needed, Clomipramine (Anafranil) 25 mgs, Abilify 5 mgs, Seroquel 25 mgs

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03/03/2010 06:35 PM  Top
Tom83404
Tom83404
 
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You are so not alone. I am 39 but your story sounds like my own. I struggle with my lack of friends as well. I feel like people that meet me either love me or hate me. Those who hate me always hate me and those who love me, learn to hate me.

Sounds depressing but it is how I feel. I suppose this isn't very encouraging but it is my expierence...maybe you will be luckier. I have known some BPer who fair better, but damn if I know how.

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Seroquel 600mg
Lamictal 200mg
Lithium 300/600mg
Cymbalta 60mg
Crestor 10mg
Benicar 20mg
Janumet 200mg
Mirapex 0.25mg

03/03/2010 06:36 PM  Top
uppitywoman
uppitywoman
 
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Welcome, Amelia. You have come to a great place to connect with caring people who understand you. I hope you will be comfortable here and I'm sure you will make friends.
With God, all things are possible

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Bipolar I

10mg Abilify--400mg Lamictal-90mg Cymbalta--25mg Ambien CR--200mg Topomax--30mg Temazapam--1mg Ativan as needed.


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03/06/2010 11:09 AM  Top
acoombs143
acoombs143
 
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Oh! I thought I'd get an email or something when people replied... I was so sad 'cause I didn't think anyone had haha. Well thank you everyone - Tom, I totally know what you mean. Those who love you can very well learn to hate you Sad
"Everywhere I go people are making a mess of their lives. Everyone has his private tragedy. It's in the blood now - misfortune, ennui, grief, suicide. The atmosphere is saturated with disaster, frustration, futility. Scratch and scratch - until there's no skin left."
- Henry Miller

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03/06/2010 12:36 PM  Top
santos63
santos63
 
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I only have 1 friend and my husband and daughter that I interact with on a daily basis. I get very lonely as well. When I feel that way, I go through the pix on my computer that I have taken of my kids and grandkids. It always makes me smile.
Live in Perfect Love!
~Ana~
I worked as a RN, since 1993, I do not practice at present and my opinions are exactly that - opinions. Do not take any advice that I may offer as medical treatment. I will always defer treatments, etc to your MD, Pdoc, and/or pharmacist. What I share with you are my personal experiences, and basic knowledge that I learned as a nurse.
I have Diabetes, Bipolar Disorder with psychotic features and mixed, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, and Chronic Low Back Pain with bulging discs in back and neck, Asthma, Hypothyroidism, Arthritis in lumbar and sacral areas, lumbar disc displacement, Degeneration of lumbar intervertebral discs, Lumbosacral radiculitis, DJD

03/06/2010 01:13 PM  Top
beautifulmind
beautifulmind
 
Posts: 765
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Hi Amelia!

Welcome, glad you're here! I too get lonely bc I don't really have any close friends. It's okay, you will develop many friendships right here. This place was a life preserver for me when I was literally drowning a few months ago. We're here for you and you're not alone!!
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