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04/02/2007 22:39
VampiricAngel
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It's just one of those days that go on forever...I'm a 16 yr old grl who was just a few months ago as being bipolar but I've been dealing with psychiatrists and therapists my whole life. I was diagnosed when I Was 5 as being bipolar and then about 4 or 5 years ago as being clinically depressed. aNd just recently in October of 2006 I was diagnosed as bipolar. I have been struggling with Self injury for the last 5 years. And about 3 years ago I struggled with Mr. Bulimia. I had to hit my lowest point in order for help to arrive...back in october I was baker acted(sp?) for scuicidal thoughts. I mean I didn't just think it I actually had a plan for it and everything, but thankfully my friends intervined and got me help. But it was still so horrible, the place was unsanitary and gah...sry I'm rambling again I tend to do that alot. so here I am just struggling to get by my meds aren't working I'm rapid cycling everyday( up down and back again). It's just so tiring and I've been trying very hard not to hurt myself...I was doing well I hadn't done it for three months and then boom...I couldn't take my inner turmoil and I hurt myself again....it's just so tiring and draining...everyday I struggle but it seems like my famiyl doesn't even give a damn....so yah that's just some things about me and my struggle....
~“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)
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04/02/2007 22:43
VampiricAngel
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sry there was a typo when I was 5 I was diagnosed as ahving ADHD not bipolar...
~“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)
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04/06/2007 04:59
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aww i'm really sorry to hear how bad a time u'v been having. My mum has thought i had something wrong with me since i was tiny and i got tested for ADHD among other things. I now have two diagnosis, aspergers and Bipolar. I self-injure aswell in quite a few ways and i so i know how u feel. If it helps i though it was really good that u went three month without doing anything, that's great,u shouldn't let the slip up affect u to much if u can, cos with me it just makes me worse. I just try to forget that i slipped up and i keep trying. Umm about the meds aswell, i'm on meds at the moment and they'r totally messing me up too i'm up and down like a yoyo. 1 hour i'll be manic and the next i'll be suicidal. My nurse knows this but she said it should go away and just to hang on but it's hard. Sorry i'm making this about my self, i din't mean to u just sound like u have alot of the same problems as me. I hope u feel better soon sweetie. take care and please keep fighting.
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08/13/2008 03:18
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I know exactly where you are and totally relate!! I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 5 and at like 14 with Bipolar. I thought about self-injury but never followed through, (my moods changed to fast lol) I was really out of control. I understand that on some days you feel like you can't go on and just what to end it, but what I thought of as a hindrance or even as having a damaged brain I have now turned into a blessing. I am using my struggle and telling my story to those who are still in the heart of the war. Ya there are going to be battles along the way and you will lose some. Just make sure you win the war girl!! Feel free to talk to me at any time.
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08/13/2008 05:25
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My son was diagnosed at 14 and luckily had few problems. I hate to see you go through all of this...hang in there is the only thing I can say. And know that others battle this and win. {{hugs}} Norma
"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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08/13/2008 14:26
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Nicely said Norma. I know that it might seem like it goes on forever, I speak from personal knowledge, but there is an end to it! Now even though I complain about things that have to do with it I know they are minor and I will get through it. I know that I have already been through the worst of it and if I had to strength to get through that then anything is possible!!
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08/13/2008 15:42
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Hi, VampiricAngel, welcome, have you spoken to your doctor? you might need a change or adjustment in your meds. Also let them know about your cutting again.

Post away and don't sorry about any misspellings, or rambling, we all do that.

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08/13/2008 16:12
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Seriously AEMEN to that Carmen!!! the spelling mistakes I call a side effect of our brain trying to hard to keep us stable and the rambling is so we can find humor in the everyday problems and things that just tick us off.
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