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08/07/2009 06:53 AM
VampiricAngel
VampiricAngel
 
Posts: 273
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So I know I haven't posted in a long time but I guess life just happened. I was busy all the time only enough time to stop by read some posts and go. But as the title of this post says I am no longer in need of meds. I haven't been on meds for months now. And no it's not a Manic episode I genuinly don't need them I am able to handle my moods better on my own. With the help of church and my church groups, tae kwon do, and a healthier diet I don't have as many ups or downs I've been stable for quite some time. Even therapy will be over this month for me. My therapist feels I don't need her any more I'm able to manage on my own. I've been with her for two years and another therapist for a little over a year before that(the first one moved.) She says I've made many strides and she is so proud of me. I just graduated (finally) last month and I have college orientation this month and then I start next month right in the beginning. I can't believe it everything is finally falling into place it's about dang time that I have good things happening to me and coming my way. I'm gonna miss my therapist we've grown close she's been more like a friend than a therapist. We'll still keep in touch. It seems a chapter is finally closing in my life and now I can finally start the next one ^__^. I no longer even think of self injury. It literally is like all thoughts have just vanished from my mind lol. It's nice to finally be feel free. Yes I will always be bipolar yes I will always have ADHD but that does not define me that is no who I am it's just a little piece of me but that doesn't make the whole person. I don't have to go through life wearing it as a badge not just the BPD but my past in general that's not me and it's nice to be able to seperate it ^__^!
~“Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength.”

~“Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength.”

~ August Wilson quotes (American Writer, 1945-2005)


Lamictal 25
Topamax 100mg
Effexor Xr 37 mg
Trazodone 50mg
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08/07/2009 07:48 AM  Top
BiPolarStoner
BiPolarStoner
 
Posts: 124
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Congratulations, God has truly blessed you. Please dont be a stranger as we could all use a friend to help guide us to the real world. Never forget, We are and always will be here for you if you ever just need to talk to someone.
Zyprexa 30 mg
Diazepam 5 mg prn
Roserem 8 mg
Cymbalta 60 mg
Trazodone 100mg
Lipitor 10mg
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08/08/2009 06:24 AM  Top
Volante
Volante
 
Posts: 918
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It sounds like your BP is in remission. In my opinion, it may just be a matter of time before your BP symptoms return. Please be careful and I hope you do well unmedicated.
Bipolar I with psychotic features.

Lamictal 300mg
Latuda 160mg
Ativan 2mg as needed
Prazosin 4mg (Nightmares)
Percocet 5mg x 5 a day (Severe Headaches)
Oxycontin 20mg Twice a day (Severe Headaches)

08/08/2009 10:08 AM  Top
VampiricAngel
VampiricAngel
 
Posts: 273
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Thanks. And like I said I Will always be BP but it doesn't have to rule me....not any more. *shrug* I'm always watching out for signs of an "episode coming" and if I do I have a plan so it's all good.
~“Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength.”

~“Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength.”

~ August Wilson quotes (American Writer, 1945-2005)


Lamictal 25
Topamax 100mg
Effexor Xr 37 mg
Trazodone 50mg

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off meds for months.
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08/08/2009 10:23 AM  Top
Kellinp
 
Posts: 7
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Sounds like you are well prepared. I just went back on meds after 8 months off. It was great without meds. During the last eight months, Ive lost weight, exercise 5-6 days a week and take mega doses of vitamins..But like you I knew I was starting to have trouble and had a plan to get back on track..though realizing I needed to activate the plan took a few weeks Smile
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