Bipolar Type II Support Group

This is a really hard thing, when you have been relying on a little white pill for so long to calm your anxiety, then suddenly have that crutch pulled away. Like learning to walk all over again. Pdoc keeps reminding me that I need to work on my coping mechanisms and learn better how to deal with the anxiety with positive behaviors, rather than leaning on meds or alcohol to numb my mind.

I hope you are doing ok, and I am sending you good luck. This will be hard, but it can be done. As long as you are determined to make it work, you can avoid the hospital.

I work in the dermatology service at the animal hospital. It sounds like an easy area to work in, but some of the things we see are pretty difficult. Skin issues are really hard to resolve, and sometimes it ends up being different types of cancer. That's when we send them over to oncology. Allergies are also a huge problem, and it is like a guessing game to figure out the best treatment to help them before they scratch all their skin bloody raw.

Anyway, you have a lot to handle with your dogs, so I am sending you lots of support. All they have is you to lean on, and that can be frustrating. *hug*

I wam going to try cutting down on the ativan slowly today. I really hope I can do it. Reducing any little bit will make me feel like i am taking somewhat control of my meds and anxiety.