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Bipolar Forums › General & Support › A Thought:: 6/7/2012
06/07/2012 07:13 AM
A Thought:: 6/7/2012
hypnagogic
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Knowledge about what's ahead of us can often lead to comfort. We always don't know what's around the corner. Hopefully, we strive to live each day with conviction, regardless of what's awaiting us. Preparedness can be a vital key. No matter what our challenges are, or even the uncertainty, we can have a peace of mind.

What do you do to achieve a piece of mind?

Not a psychiatrist (pdoc) nor a therapist...what you read are my thoughts and there you go.

My mind is like lightning...one brilliant flash and it's gone.

Diagnosis: Human


Equetro, Clonazepam, Clonidine, Lamotrigine, Xanax (PRN)
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06/07/2012 08:03 AM  Top
Dit
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I do a stress management CD daily i go into a meditation state this really helps me cope with everyday stresses. This is part of my homework in therapy. Yes knowledge about whats ahead can give me peace of mind, its when i feel uncertain about things that i get anxious, most times tho i'm able to stay hopeful.
Be Still and Know That I Am - Scripture
12-Step Slogans - One Day/Moment at a Time/Just for Today/Let Go & Let God/But By the Grace of God
Live and Let Live/Easy Does It/This Too Shall Pass

"Don't be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts." - Hopi tribe

Bipolar I

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

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.

06/07/2012 11:35 AM  Top
freeemysoul
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I try to "be" in the present. I try not to feel bad about anything behind me, nor be anxious about the path ahead.

I also listen to classical music and say prayers and positive affirmations (in my head) throughout the day.

freeemysoul

taking it one day at a time, while walking the road less traveled......

Effexor XR
Lamictal XR
Amphetamine Salts

06/07/2012 12:13 PM  Top
centerseeker
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Like freeemysoul I try and stay in the present, for me that means deep breathing usually. I have encountered some awful situations and feelings that couldn't be taken away by deep breathing but I haven't hit one yet where I didn't at least feel a little better by me doing the breathing. So I practice mindfulness breathing and meditation so I have it in my 'preparedness' tool chest. Knowing about and using deep breathing gives me peace of mind.

The more I know about what to expect or possibly expect the better I feel. Even if it is a far flung possibility, I'd rather know. I am pretty good. I don't obsess over negative possibilities but if something happens I could have been educated about it throws me. So education gives me peace of mind.

Support, both knowing I can get it and give it, gives me peace of mind. So I guess you can say MDJ gives me peace of mind because of all the support here!

Right now I am in early recovery for my nicotine addiction and I spend loads of time reading and journaling at www.whyquit.com for education and support and believe me I do LOT'S and LOT'S of deep breathing. All of these things give me peace of mind as I face this huge challenge.

"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!

06/07/2012 01:52 PM  Top
norma
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I live in the moment. Also like the phrase don't worry about tomorrow....God is already there. Somehow that gives me great comfort.
Comments made by me are from my own experience and they are my opinion alone, whose intent is only to share that opinion and not to give medical advice nor discourage from seeking medical help. Medicine is best left to the professionals that is what they do.
"In the time of your life, live-so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but, shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it." William Saroyan
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Rest in Peace, Gloria...you will be missed.
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