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05/10/2010 01:30 PM

Hello

tahkitten

Posts: 39
Member

Hi everyone, I'm new to the group, and just interested in seeing how the dynamic works here. I've been diagnosed BP for a year and some change, on meds for a year. Currently going through a separation, work full time, with three kids, 15yo and 10yo that live with me, 3yo that lives with my husband, all boys. I used to cycle every day, now I'm down to about once a week on the meds. Guess it's just time to try and regain a little balance in my personal life, and actually deal with the fact that I do have this disease, and I'm not going to "magically grow out of it". Thanks in advance!

Wellbutrin 150mg daily
Lamictal 200mg daily
Risperdal 0.5mg before bed, 0.5mg in the morning
Klonopin 1mg in the morning, 1mg before bed
Remeron 30mg daily
Sprintec 28 daily
Adversa Virtute Repello - By courage I repel adversity

05/10/2010 01:43 PM Top
cissypo98 Posts: 66 Member	Hi, I am also new. just been diagnosed about ayear ago myself, Rapid Cycling Bipolar, Severe Anxiety, and Depression 1200mg Lithium 1.5 mg Risperdol 1mg Zanax as needed Previous discussions I participated in: cheating on med cocktails Daily Numbers May 10 Anyone Awake Monday May 10

05/10/2010 01:53 PM Top

Joy75

Posts: 15645
Group Leader
I'm an Advocate

Welcome, I got diagnosed a year ago too. Medications take awhile to figure out. They can take some time, so be patient. Here, just post away or comment on posts. We're all here for you. Message me anytime. Hope you can get stabilized soon. Enjoy the site!! Hugs

Joy, 37 years old

Blog:

http://www.joylepley.blogspot.com

Email:

simplyjoyful75@gmail.com

Bipolar type 2 and ADD

300mg Wellbutrin
200mg Lamictal
40mg Viibryd
15mg Abilify

I AM NEITHER A PSYCHIATRIST OR PSYCHOLOGIST. I AM HERE FOR THE SAME REASONS YOU ARE. TO GIVE AND RECEIVE SUPPORT. WHAT I SAY IS PURELY MY OPINION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE.

Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It’s a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life. – Carrie Fisher

Previous discussions I participated in:
Bipolar discrimination
NEED INPUT ON GEODON
It all started a week ago....

05/10/2010 03:32 PM Top

HelpEr82

Posts: 993
Senior Member

welcome, ive been diagnosed for a 4 yrs.

Hope has two beautiful daughters. Their names are anger and courage; anger at the way things are, and courage to see that they do not remain the way they are.

Bipolar 1 with psychotic features
and borderline

Stopped taking all meds at current moment

Previous discussions I participated in:
cheating on med cocktails
Bipolar discrimination
Mood Dependent Behavior

05/10/2010 03:51 PM Top

Dit

Posts: 12062
Group Leader
I'm an Advocate

Hello and welcome. I don't know where i'd be today if it weren't for the meds. I've been living with bipolar for a long long time, only found out the correct diagnosis in 2007 and its been such a relief. Since i've joined this support group i truly believe i've grown and am so much more aware of what bipolar is all about. I thought i knew everything but hearing first hand from others here who live with it has given me much self-knowledge and insight.

Feel free to post wherever you like and you can private message me or any group leader if you have any concerns or just want to chat. Glad you've found us.

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.

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triggers?
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05/11/2010 06:30 AM Top

tahkitten

Posts: 39
Member

Thank you all so much for the words of support, and for sharing your stories. So far, everyone's tale has resonated with me on some level, and the insights I'm gaining from it are hard, but good. It's already been a long road, and sure to be even longer, but thank god that I found a place with such wonderful people. Thank you all again!

Previous discussions I participated in:
Hello
Hello

05/11/2010 10:57 AM Top
ApRiLGeTsAngry77	<rolls out the red carpet> welcome tahkitten! Glad you have found MdJunction and this group! I was misdiagnosed as major depressive for about 10 years before I got a correct diagnosis about 4 years ago. I am stable ( still a little crazy tho ha!) on my current meds. Hope you enjoy this site as much as I do! Cheerios! edited for formatting Post edited by: ApRiLGeTsAngry77, at: 05/11/2010 10:58 AM

05/12/2010 01:52 PM Top

tahkitten

Posts: 39
Member

Hi!

I can't imagine what getting misdiagnosed could be! I'm struggling enough with trying to get the medications right!!! Thank you for the red carpet, you're a peach! Smile I have found nothing but kind, caring, and utterly helpful people here, I am sure that this is really a step in the right direction for me!!!

Renee

Previous discussions I participated in:
Hello
Hello

05/14/2010 11:11 AM Top

SunshineChk03

Posts: 42
Member

I too was misdiagnosed as Major Depression for about the last 10 or so years. I just recently got diagnosed with Bipolar, within the last few months. I have been trying to get the medication straightened out as well.

Have found MDJunction to be a place to turn at the start and end of my day...and sometimes (many times in between).

Nichole

Paramedic, Volunteer Firefighter, RN student

Newly diagnosed with bipolar; undetermined autoimmune disorder (MD thinks its Rheumatoid Arthritis)

Med list constantly changing right now.

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Need help with treatment!!!
Orgasms . . .
Humming syndrome....

05/14/2010 09:51 PM Top

Gummy

Posts: 13
Member

I was diagnosed four years ago as Bi Polar 2 with ADHD and a sex addiction. I am sad to report that I have been upgraded to Bi Polar 1 with Paranoia and delusions along with the ADHD and Addiciton. My name is Jason and I hope to get to know a few of you as I have few friends.

Ablify 25mg

Lamictal 100mg X4

Xanex .5mg PRN

Lisinoprol 10mg

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