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YorkieLove Posts: 7028
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AngelPotPie. Lisa thanks for the welcome. I'm not sure how to go about introducing myself to the group, so I'll begin here. I'm Diana, a wife of 35 years, and mother of 2 sons, ages 20 and 30. I was diagnosed as bipolar 2, with OCD, about 10 years ago. I have a great doctor, who has worked with me to find the right meds for me...Abilify, Sertraline, Levoxthyril,Oxcarbezepine, and Terezpam, for sleep. I've struggled with risky behavior a lot, and am still working on that in counselling. My marriage was bad for years, because I was allowing my husband to control and abuse me, emotionally and verbally. I learned to set boundaries of respect, and my doctor put him on Lexapro, which helped his anger problem. I am thankful to God for my new life. If you could post this as my introduction to the group, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Lisa! Post edited by: YorkieLove, at: 05/28/2011 07:25 PM Lisa
My advice is purely personal. I am not a Doctor and there is NO substitute for getting proper medical diagnosis and advice.
Bipolar II, Depressed Severe
Lamictal 400 mg
Seroquel 150 mg
Effexor 150 mg
Inderal 10 mg
Ambien 5 mg
Lithium 1200 mg
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manicmetoo Posts: 1313
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Welcome AngelPotPie nice to meet you. I have been dx'd bp I, ocd and adhd. I have a son who is almost 13 and a 11 year old daughter. My marriage has been rocky the last few years but we are both working on it. Hope you find comfort as I do here. deb
Bipolar I (rapid cycling, mixed episode), ADHD, OCD, Anxiety disorders, Fibro, borderline and possibly psychitso effective, COPD... really?
80mg Geodon (mania & depression)
450mg Seroquel (helps my depression)
2mg klonopin(panic, anxiety, akathasia)
200mg Provigil (keeps me awake during the day)
vicadin (fibro pain killer)
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Hi AngelPotPie!!! Welcome to the group!!! If you ever need to chat or a shoulder to lean on, I am here!!! God Bless, Michelle |
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Dit Posts: 12074
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Hi AngelPotPie and welcome nice to see you here. This is a very supportive group and I hope you find the support you are looking for. I come online daily and no longer feel alone. Before joining here i used to suffer lows weekly but i don not anymore, this place 'lifts my spirits'. Feel free to post wherever you like, you can contact me by private message (pm) or any other group leader should you have any questions or concerns, take care. 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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Enigma1969 Posts: 2428
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Welcome AngelPotPie. We're all here for you so don't be shy and ask questions whenever you need to or just vent your frustration. MDJ has been great and I love my MDJ family. Sincerely,
Chris, 43
BMD with psychotic features, OCD & GAD
Clozapine - 400mg (BID)
Lithium - 300mg (BID)
Lamictal - 400mg (BID)
Neurontin - 1200mg (TID)
Klonopin - 0.5mg (BID)
Abilify - 10mg (Once Daily)
Buspar - 45mg (TID)
Vistaril - 25mg (Bedtime)(PRN)
Restoril - 30mg (Bedtime) (PRN)
"I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments."
Jim Morrison
I am not a doctor or licensed therapist, nor do I resemble one. |
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uppitywoman Posts: 42362
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Welcome Angelpotpie! I am glad you are joining the group. I am also very glad that you and your husband have worked through the things that were hurting the relationship, that were hurting you, and have come out of it with a stronger marriage. I hope that things continue to get better for the two of you. Feel free to PM me if you want and feel free to post as you desire. We are here to support one another and that includes you. 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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sarahtroy Posts: 12208
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Hi AngelPotPie, Welcome to MDJ! This is a very supportive, encouraging and informative group. If you have any questions or need anything, please feel free to contact me or any other group leader via personal message (PM). I am also diagnosed with Bipolar II, 53 yrs old, and I received my diagnosis 6 yrs ago. I am glad you are happy with your new life. I look forward to getting to know you better. Please feel free to post often. Bipolar II, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia & PTSD; Alcoholic in recovery since 3/21/07.
Aplenzin 522mg; Pristiq 200mg; Lamictal 400mg; Geodon 160mg; Ativan 1mg TID; Deplin 15mg; Xanax PRN; Metoprol 100mg.
"Don't give up 5 minutes before the miracle happens."
"My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet." ~Edith Wharton
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." ~Ian MacLaren (Usually mis-attributed to Plato)
"And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." ~Anais Nin
My support and advice is not a replacement for medical diagnosis, treatment, or professional medical advice. |
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Joy75 Posts: 15653
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Hi Diana! It's great that you have such a great psychiatrist and your medications are working for you. Learning boundaries of respect is very good. No one should be abused and controlled. I'm glad you are working through this. I'm happy for your new life. Counseling does great things. I'm glad you joined. You will get a lot of support here from super friendly people that will help you in any way we can. Welcome to the group!! 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. Its a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life. Carrie Fisher |
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AngelPotPie, it's great that you are here. I'm sorry you had to go through a rough time there for a while. Finding the right med combination can take some time. I hope this works for you for a long time. It's fantastic to have you part of the group! |
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