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01/16/2011 06:21 AM
JoeStubbs

I started a group to discuss the many challenges of Working and having Bipolar. Please join me and share your stories of hope as well as negative experiences to look out for.
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01/16/2011 07:18 AM  Top
candjdog
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I just find that I take on too much when I am good and then can't handle it when I go down. It is very frustrating because I never know when when I am going to cycle and I cycle often.
I AM NOT A DOCTOR. ANY ADVICE OR COMMENTS I PROVIDE ARE PURELY MY OPINION ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.

Imovane to sleep--too much
Ativan 3mg/day
Lamictal 300mg
Cytomel 50mg
Welbutrin 100mg

01/16/2011 07:29 AM  Top
ApRiLGeTsAngry77

Thanks Joe. As sson as I find a dang job I will be sure to join!

01/16/2011 08:36 AM  Top
maxwellbrown
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I had a good job where my boss wisely kept me to about 32 hours a week. Then I changed units, same company, and found myself in a disorganized place, working full time hours with staff that didn't trust or respect me. Had a killer nervous breakdown where I could hardly function.

I would love to go back to work again, but would try to find a part time job with less stress. Good luck.

Mary Z.

Bipolar II, mainly depression, Essential Tremor, and Sleep Apnea
Pristiq 50 mg q AM
Geodon 80 mg BID
Clonipin 1 mg TID
Lamictal 200 mg q AM,
Synthroid 0.1 q AM
Vitamin D 1.2 mg weekly
Fosamax 70 mg once early AM weekly Aricept 10 mg q AM
Requip .50 mg
Hydrocodone/APAP 4 prn daily
Lunesta 3 mg prn

01/16/2011 09:19 AM  Top
wolfmanpark
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Posts: 2491
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Love the group idea.
How can I be a doctor when I spend much of my time visiting them ?

01/16/2011 09:35 AM  Top
HelpEr82
HelpEr82
 
Posts: 993
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its a good idea, sadly, i dont work though
Hope has two beautiful daughters. Their names are anger and courage; anger at the way things are, and courage to see that they do not remain the way they are.


Bipolar 1 with psychotic features
and borderline

Stopped taking all meds at current moment

01/16/2011 09:44 AM  Top
pirateprincess421
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I work but only like 22 hours per week. I do ok with one boss, but I also work another division/job and I don't like her. But she trying to keep my job stress free. So I guess I feel ok about my job.
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.

01/16/2011 12:08 PM  Top
uppitywoman
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Joe, I think that is a great idea. I'm sure it will be an active group.
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.

01/16/2011 12:59 PM  Top
JoeStubbs

Thank you everyone for sharing it is much appreciated. If you have not already done so please join the group http://www.mdjunction.com/bipolar-and-working

01/16/2011 03:52 PM  Top
Joy75
Joy75
 
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Great idea, I'll definitely join the group!
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

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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
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