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12/13/2011 04:09 AM
ZadieBlue
ZadieBlue  
Posts: 3814
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I'm tired. Physically tired and tired of exploring my psyche and locating more problems. Dragging my feet. Of course I need the help, but I'm seeing this as something close to punishment. Oh well oh well, Day 1 here we go ....

Zadie

"I'm going to quit -- dried turkey." - Anonymous

"I forgot my mantra." - Annie Hall

"Knocked me on the head and sent me spinning
It was a blast I can't remember the last time
Stand between two poles and hold your arms up
I'll kick me over your head and stock down . . . " - Throwing Muses

Female, age 37

Bipolar I (mild)
• Episodes / cycling happen most often during Spring and Fall allergy season; some dissociation possible during episodes.
• GAD dx 12/11, PTSD traits, ED (in recovery)
• Boarding school survivor :)

PSYCH:
Adderall 15 mg x 2 • Prozac 40 mg • Ativan 1.5 mg • Geodon 120 mg • Starting Lithium again
(Levothyroxine 50 mcg • Atenolol 12.5 mg x 2 • Clonidine 0.1 mg x 3).

ALLERGY / ASTHMA -- (Winter / Spring cocktail): Levocetirizine • Alvesco HFA 160 mcg • Ketotifen Fumarate PRN • Flovent • ProAir PRN

Mercy Buckets to everyone!!!
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12/13/2011 04:26 AM  Top
queenbean
queenbean  
Posts: 976
Member

It will seem like punishment now, but haven't you been punishing yourself for even longer? Maybe you can look at this as the cost to get out of the punishment cycle.

I am going through the process of considering hospitalization and quitting work. I am worried about the financial costs and consequences, but my husband keeps reminding me of the long-term costs that our family has already incurred and will continue to incur if I don't get this monster under control.

Will be thinking of you today, Zadie!

Day by day.

12/13/2011 04:27 AM  Top
Concreterose
Concreterose  
Posts: 6
Member

i go to on tuesdays and thursdays. just a bunch of group therapy. not sure if ill continue though. i use it mostly to burn up hours in my day. scared to stop though

12/13/2011 06:04 AM  Top
ZadieBlue
ZadieBlue  
Posts: 3814
VIP Member

My first meeting: Existential Group. 9:15. Say WHAT?!?
"I'm going to quit -- dried turkey." - Anonymous

"I forgot my mantra." - Annie Hall

"Knocked me on the head and sent me spinning
It was a blast I can't remember the last time
Stand between two poles and hold your arms up
I'll kick me over your head and stock down . . . " - Throwing Muses

Female, age 37

Bipolar I (mild)
• Episodes / cycling happen most often during Spring and Fall allergy season; some dissociation possible during episodes.
• GAD dx 12/11, PTSD traits, ED (in recovery)
• Boarding school survivor :)

PSYCH:
Adderall 15 mg x 2 • Prozac 40 mg • Ativan 1.5 mg • Geodon 120 mg • Starting Lithium again
(Levothyroxine 50 mcg • Atenolol 12.5 mg x 2 • Clonidine 0.1 mg x 3).

ALLERGY / ASTHMA -- (Winter / Spring cocktail): Levocetirizine • Alvesco HFA 160 mcg • Ketotifen Fumarate PRN • Flovent • ProAir PRN

Mercy Buckets to everyone!!!

12/13/2011 06:11 AM  Top
centerseeker
centerseeker  
Posts: 2852
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I'm an Advocate

Maybe it will be interesting. You never know. The name of the group certainly would have me curious!
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Eleanore Roosevelt

"If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete." Jack Kornfield

"My goal in life is to be the person my dogs think I am" anonymous


bipolar/ADD
Depakote 1250 mg
Cymbalta 120 mg
propranolol 20 mg
geoden 160

I quit smoking May 28th 2012!

12/13/2011 07:45 AM  Top
ZadieBlue
ZadieBlue  
Posts: 3814
VIP Member

Didn't get to see the topic -- got pulled out to see pdoc and tdoc together: "What are your goals?". Say WHAT?!? I wanna take a nap, even if on this dirty carpet. First impressions: This place is kinda G-H-E-T-T-O, as in I bet I could score some crack in here. I cling to my friend from the hospital. The women here look like they belong in prison and talk a mile a minute.

Z

"I'm going to quit -- dried turkey." - Anonymous

"I forgot my mantra." - Annie Hall

"Knocked me on the head and sent me spinning
It was a blast I can't remember the last time
Stand between two poles and hold your arms up
I'll kick me over your head and stock down . . . " - Throwing Muses

Female, age 37

Bipolar I (mild)
• Episodes / cycling happen most often during Spring and Fall allergy season; some dissociation possible during episodes.
• GAD dx 12/11, PTSD traits, ED (in recovery)
• Boarding school survivor :)

PSYCH:
Adderall 15 mg x 2 • Prozac 40 mg • Ativan 1.5 mg • Geodon 120 mg • Starting Lithium again
(Levothyroxine 50 mcg • Atenolol 12.5 mg x 2 • Clonidine 0.1 mg x 3).

ALLERGY / ASTHMA -- (Winter / Spring cocktail): Levocetirizine • Alvesco HFA 160 mcg • Ketotifen Fumarate PRN • Flovent • ProAir PRN

Mercy Buckets to everyone!!!

12/13/2011 09:36 AM  Top
ZadieBlue
ZadieBlue  
Posts: 3814
VIP Member

Just had group therapy -- I wanna run away from this place. I hate it! A giant mishmash of disorders. Not connecting with anyone. Maybe I can create my own day treatment program???

Z

"I'm going to quit -- dried turkey." - Anonymous

"I forgot my mantra." - Annie Hall

"Knocked me on the head and sent me spinning
It was a blast I can't remember the last time
Stand between two poles and hold your arms up
I'll kick me over your head and stock down . . . " - Throwing Muses

Female, age 37

Bipolar I (mild)
• Episodes / cycling happen most often during Spring and Fall allergy season; some dissociation possible during episodes.
• GAD dx 12/11, PTSD traits, ED (in recovery)
• Boarding school survivor :)

PSYCH:
Adderall 15 mg x 2 • Prozac 40 mg • Ativan 1.5 mg • Geodon 120 mg • Starting Lithium again
(Levothyroxine 50 mcg • Atenolol 12.5 mg x 2 • Clonidine 0.1 mg x 3).

ALLERGY / ASTHMA -- (Winter / Spring cocktail): Levocetirizine • Alvesco HFA 160 mcg • Ketotifen Fumarate PRN • Flovent • ProAir PRN

Mercy Buckets to everyone!!!

12/13/2011 09:53 AM  Top
capecod84
capecod84  
Posts: 1820
Senior Member

Do you have any other options? Is there another location? This sounds like crap at the state hospitals. I was sitting in a group I did not belong in. It sounds like they have you in a substance abuse group and you need a bipolar group. The point is from day one to have a lot in common so you can discuss it. I personally think you are higher functioning and do not need to be around criminals because it is a bad influence.
My experience is no substitute for sound medical advice.

Previous discussions I participated in:
grief symptoms with bipolar
OMFG - Lice!
Abilify

12/13/2011 10:33 AM  Top
ZadieBlue
ZadieBlue  
Posts: 3814
VIP Member

No criminals or drugs, just boring and the people seem stupid. And I can't hide from groups like in the hospital. Big peeve: Progressive Muscle Relaxation. I'll relax when and how I'm ready. Ick!!!

Z

"I'm going to quit -- dried turkey." - Anonymous

"I forgot my mantra." - Annie Hall

"Knocked me on the head and sent me spinning
It was a blast I can't remember the last time
Stand between two poles and hold your arms up
I'll kick me over your head and stock down . . . " - Throwing Muses

Female, age 37

Bipolar I (mild)
• Episodes / cycling happen most often during Spring and Fall allergy season; some dissociation possible during episodes.
• GAD dx 12/11, PTSD traits, ED (in recovery)
• Boarding school survivor :)

PSYCH:
Adderall 15 mg x 2 • Prozac 40 mg • Ativan 1.5 mg • Geodon 120 mg • Starting Lithium again
(Levothyroxine 50 mcg • Atenolol 12.5 mg x 2 • Clonidine 0.1 mg x 3).

ALLERGY / ASTHMA -- (Winter / Spring cocktail): Levocetirizine • Alvesco HFA 160 mcg • Ketotifen Fumarate PRN • Flovent • ProAir PRN

Mercy Buckets to everyone!!!

12/13/2011 10:37 AM  Top
Catbaloo
CatbalooPosts: 4834
Group Leader

Had to laugh about the progressive muscle relaxation. All those relaxation exercises just make me more tense. I even hate the last few minutes of yoga when they try to force you to relax. I have to leave or go bonkers.
My opinions are just opinions, and should be taken as such. I am not an expert on medicines or BP disorder.
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