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Bipolar ForumsGeneral & SupportPersonal bill of rights
10/20/2010 07:51 AM
pirateprincess421
pirateprincess421
 
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Personal Bill of Rights

1. I have the right to ask for what I want

2. I have the right to say no to requests or demands I can't meet.

3. I have the right to express all of my feelings, positive or negative.

4. I have the right to change my mind.

5. I have the right to make mistakes and not have to be perfect.

6. I have the right to follow my own values and standards.

7. I have the right to say no to anything when I feel I am not ready, it is unsafe, or it violates my values.

8. I have the right to determine my own priorities.

9. I have the right not to be responsible for other's behavior, actions, feelings, or problems.

10. I have the right to expect honesty from others.

11. I have the right to be angry at someone I love.

12. I have the right to be uniquely myself.

13. I have the right to feel scared and say "I'm afraid".

14. I have the right to say "I don't know".

15. I have the right not to give excuses or reasons for my behavior.

16. I have the right to make decisions based on my feelings.

17. I have the right to my own needs for personal space and time.

18. I have the right to be playful and frivolous.

19. I have the right to be healthier than those around me.

20. I have the right to be in a nonabusive environment.

21. I have the right to make friends and be comfortable around people.

22. I have the right to change and grow.

23. I have the right to have my needs and wants respected by others.

24. I have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

25. I have the right to be happy.

And most important....Other's have the same rights.

Princess Lainey

Lamictal 200mg
Risperdal 1.5mg
Trazadon 100mg
Klonapin 1mg
Lexapro 20mg
Wellbutrin 150mg

PS...I hate the snow

Please note that I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist. My opinions are personal only. This site is not intended to be a substitution for professional care, nor is anyone here qualified to make diagnoses.
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10/20/2010 07:52 AM  Top
pirateprincess421
pirateprincess421
 
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I ran across this from a conversation from another group. This was given to me in my CBT therapy and I find it very enlighting.
Princess Lainey

Lamictal 200mg
Risperdal 1.5mg
Trazadon 100mg
Klonapin 1mg
Lexapro 20mg
Wellbutrin 150mg

PS...I hate the snow

Please note that I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist. My opinions are personal only. This site is not intended to be a substitution for professional care, nor is anyone here qualified to make diagnoses.

10/20/2010 08:12 AM  Top
tinlizzy
Posts: 2313
Senior Member

Thank-you for this! It couldn't have come at a better time for me.

Previous discussions I participated in:
Endometriosis and severe pain
i am sooo hard on myself

10/20/2010 08:43 AM  Top
uppitywoman
uppitywoman
 
Posts: 42362
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I'm an Advocate

Amen!
With God, all things are possible

My blog:

http://uppitywomantwo.blogspot.com

Bipolar I

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


Please note that I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist. My opinions are personal only. This site is not intended to be a substitution for professional care, nor is anyone here qualified to make diagnoses.

Previous discussions I participated in:
Anyone Awake, Wednesday, October 20
manic?
new here

10/20/2010 09:19 AM  Top
proudmami01
proudmami01
 
Posts: 590
Member

I got this a while back from my therapist when I first started seeing her. I have meant to post it here several times but have never gotten to it. I love it so much! I haven't read it in a while though. Thanks for posting Smile
Tiffany, 27 y/o

Bipolar I
Rapid Cycling
Anxiety Disorder
PTSD

Klonopin 1-4mg/day
Adderall 40mg (20mg 2x day)
Topamax 200mg
Depakote 500mg

Chantix - time to quit smoking, FOR GOOD!

I don't want the world to see me, cuz I don't think they'd understand. When everything's made to be broken - I just want you to know who I am.

10/20/2010 09:39 AM  Top
chaudoin
chaudoin
 
Posts: 269
Member

I was trying to remember where I heard these from and remembered that it was from outpatient therapy! It is so great! I had forgotten about them. Thanks for post it!
DX Bipolar October 2009, MDD since 1997, GAD 2004 also DDD and Hypermobility Syndrome
Lamictal 400mg
Klonapin 1mg x 2
Zyprexa 10 mg
Naltrexone 50mg
Gabapentin 600 X 3
Viibryd titrating to 40 mg
Thorazine 50mg bedtime (insomnia)
Tramadol prn
Celebrex prn
hctz 25mg

When you are at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on!

10/20/2010 01:37 PM  Top
Joy75
Joy75
 
Posts: 15645
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I'm an Advocate

Very nice. Thank you so much for sharing.
Joy, 37 years old

Blog:

http://www.joylepley.blogspot.com

Email:

simplyjoyful75@gmail.com

Bipolar type 2 and ADD

300mg Wellbutrin
200mg Lamictal
40mg Viibryd
15mg Abilify

I AM NEITHER A PSYCHIATRIST OR PSYCHOLOGIST. I AM HERE FOR THE SAME REASONS YOU ARE. TO GIVE AND RECEIVE SUPPORT. WHAT I SAY IS PURELY MY OPINION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE.

Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It’s a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life. – Carrie Fisher

Previous discussions I participated in:
the principal emailed me back
manic?
Anybody else?

10/23/2010 06:53 AM  Top
tinlizzy
Posts: 2313
Senior Member

I really think this should be a sticky thread. How bout it everyone?

Previous discussions I participated in:
Endometriosis and severe pain
i am sooo hard on myself

10/23/2010 09:34 AM  Top
ApRiLGeTsAngry77

I agree. Lets make it a sticky!!

10/23/2010 01:21 PM  Top
Joy75
Joy75
 
Posts: 15645
Group Leader
I'm an Advocate

I made it a sticky!!
Joy, 37 years old

Blog:

http://www.joylepley.blogspot.com

Email:

simplyjoyful75@gmail.com

Bipolar type 2 and ADD

300mg Wellbutrin
200mg Lamictal
40mg Viibryd
15mg Abilify

I AM NEITHER A PSYCHIATRIST OR PSYCHOLOGIST. I AM HERE FOR THE SAME REASONS YOU ARE. TO GIVE AND RECEIVE SUPPORT. WHAT I SAY IS PURELY MY OPINION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE.

Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It’s a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life. – Carrie Fisher

Previous discussions I participated in:
the principal emailed me back
manic?
Anybody else?
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