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Bipolar ForumsGeneral & SupportToday's Advice, "The Way We Think"
03/19/2009 07:12 AM
Frenchie
Frenchie
 
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Think life is hard - and it’s hard!

When you dwell on your problems or what you don't have, you generate negative energy, and chances are your life won't change for the better. Why not focus on the possibilities?

When you make up your mind to do something, you'll find you can. Instead of thinking about barriers in life, reach out after opportunities. Instead of seeing a locked door, see a key. Instead of thinking about the rough mountain climb ahead, see yourself standing on the summit.

Today, resolve to let go of the struggles and embrace your potential. Your shift in attitude will shift your life from the shadows into the sunshine.

Loving you all, and thankful for the blessings each of you have you brought into my life, and my prayers for your happiness! love, Frenchie

{{{{{{ hugz to all}}}}}

Life is a mystery. It is a gift.
Don't dare miss even a moment of it.
Yesterday was a lesson, today is a prayer,
Tomorrow would mean nothing,
If I can't find you there !
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I AM NOT CERTIFIED TO GIVE ADVICE ON PERSCRIPTION MEDICATION OR TO TELL A PATIENT WHAT TO DO FOR THEIR AILMENTS. HOWEVER AS A CAREGIVER AND YOUR FRIEND...I MAY TELL YOU WHAT MEDS I TAKE AND/OR WHAT I DO FOR THIS OR THAT AILMENT. IT'S ALWAYS BEST TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR, OR PHARMACIST FOR THE BEST AND SAFEST ADVICE!~be well~ and know that somebody cares! (( and in alot of cases: "been there-done that" )) My love, Frenchie

MEDICATIONS I TAKE FOR FIBROMYALGIA, BIPOLAR, ANXIETY, GERD, ADD, NARCOLEPSY and HIGH BP

LYRICA / 3 A DAY
GEODONE/ 2 A DAY
SEROQUEL XR / 1 AT BEDTIME
NUVIGIL / 2 A DAY
NEXIUM 1 A DAY
BUSPAR 15 MG / 4 A DAY
ZOLOFT / 1 A DAY
VERAPAMIL ( Calan ) / 240 / 1 A DAY

( by the way...for those dragging their wagon and beat on their feet...lost in a Fibro-Fog....
TRY " FOG-LIFTER" coffee by Millstone! *grin*)
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03/19/2009 07:54 AM  Top
Dit
Dit
 
Posts: 12058
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Thanks Frenchie and my prayers go out for your happiness too. A lot of beautiful pointers there. Sometimes its hard to stay in the positive mindframe. I have a tendency to, at times, drown in negatives and get so carried away that I don't even notice i'm drowning in these negative thoughts.

With therapy, meditation & prayer, learning to catch thoughts "while their happening" in order to wipe them away early rather than later. Laughing

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.

03/19/2009 08:33 AM  Top
taurus
taurusPosts: 2893
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I learned along time ago the if you believe in something eventually it come. But you have to have faith in yourself and you can't give up. Just make sure they're are not grandios ideas from when you were manic. Anything in life is possible your life is an open book. Life is to short to waste time. I love you Dit you are a wounderful and capable.

03/19/2009 08:37 AM  Top
Ele
Posts: 2006
Senior Member

Frenchie thanks for the reminder that we don't have to dwell in the negative. It is a beautiful day today and the sun is shining outside my window. That is something to be positive about.
Please do not take anything I say as medical advice. I am not a doctor

Ellie :)

03/19/2009 08:52 AM  Top
uppitywoman
uppitywoman
 
Posts: 42360
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When I get depressed, everything is a negative and the challenge is to think in positive ways about the life I have. It's a good one and I would do well to remember that. Thanks for the reminder.
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.
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