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savemefrmywasteland Posts: 37
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First timer. Just recently diagnosed bi polar 2. would like to learn from others regarding high functioning people with bi polar 2.  |
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FriedBrainNuggets Posts: 758
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hiya Saved welcome to the group  bipolar 1
geodon 160 mg at bed
effexor 75 mg in am
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dizzyb Posts: 4329
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hey save, welcome this is a very supportive group who really care, share and have made a huge difference in my life. I'm sure you will find it a great place to be. You will make some great friends along the way, look foward to hearing more from you. Don't believe everything you think ;)
Aspire to inspire before you expire !
The information I give is from personal experience and is only advice, it is not a substitute for professional care. If you require urgent medical atention, please contact your doctor or go to the ER immediately. |
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leftyluv Posts: 94
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Hi there! I'm pretty new here too. I have known about my bp2 for a while, but am just now taking it serious after I realized that it has literally controlled my life. There are lots of wise and kind people here with good advice and experience. You have found the right place. Good luck to you. *Amanda Faith*
Depakote 500mg 2x/day
Paxil 20mg 1x/day
TO LIVE IS TO FLY (verse from song)
We all got holes to fill,
Them holes are all that's real.
Some fall on you like a storm,
Sometimes you dig your own.
The choice is yours to make,
Time is yours to take:
Some dive into the sea,
Some toil upon the stone.
To live is to fly,
Low and high,
So shake the dust off of your wings
And the tears out of your eyes.
-Townes Van Zandt, Texas Poet/Songwriter
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MissStacey Posts: 14847
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Welcome to the group! I hope you enjoy it here and I am confident you will get alot of support from everyone here and meet many wonderful new friends! After alot of trial and error and time and patience I gained stability. There were two times I wanted to throw in the towel but I was determined to not give up, I wanted my life back and I stuck with treatment because Bipolar is not curable it sure is manageable with meds once you find the proper combo to suit yoour body chemistry. It took me a long time to find my magical med but once I did I was filled with an overwehlming sense of happiness and relief. I have now been stable for 8 months and counting. I am glad I didnt give up. I truly hope you find your magical mix and in the meantime we are here for you to talk to, ask advice, vent to, laugh, cry. Whatever you need we are here for you!  I suffer from Rapid Progressive MS, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Epilepsy, Migraines, Neuropathy, IBS, Narcolepsy, Arrythmia, Arthritis and too much more complete list on profile.
"Just because we have the right to disagree with a person, does NOT give us the right to disrespect that person."
I'm not currently active due to many personal and medical issues. I will not be participating in MDJ for awhile, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone. I hope everyone is well and I appreciate all of the thoughts, kind words and messages. I have tried to respond as much as possible and apologize if I have not gotten back to everyone. Love & Hugs, Stacey |
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Tommy100 Posts: 903
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Lo!  welcome.! Any advice or comment from me is just my personal opinion.
Please talk to a Professional for assessment and medication. |
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savemefrmywasteland Posts: 37
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Dealing with the fact that its not curable has been the hardest part. You can fight cancer and go into remission but BiPolar has no remission. My life is hard right now. Today is christmas and I want to be ecstatic but I can't seem to feel it. I have 3 beautiful children ages 6, 3, and 15 months. I am 26 and when I need the most energy I have none. I don't feel numb persay just a bit blindsided and dreary inside. I was diagnosed only 3 months ago and my husband says he can see a difference. I have another problem that I love Opiates. I am currently clean but the way the opiate attetches to my seratonin receptors seems to help me and I feel better and have energy and can function. Without I just want to curl up in a ball. I have considered giving up but my children love and need me sick or not. I just upped to the 200mg lamictal a week ago so I guess I have that 3wk-2month trial period to see if it changes anything. It is so hard for me to find the strength to even take a shower. At least im still here i guess. |
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savemefrmywasteland Posts: 37
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Do you find that your painkillers help with the bipolar as well as the actual pain? |
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MissStacey Posts: 14847
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Definately dont give up, Lamictal does take awhile to take a full effect, at least 6-8 weeks. Hang in there. Pain killers dont work for Bipolar. I take them for my chronic diseases/illnesses not for Bipolar, I am in serious pain on a daily basis. Bipolar would not be treated with Narcotics, that would be considered self medicating. There is alot of trial and error involved in finding the right meds to become stable but once you do you will become the person you once were possibly even better like I feel I have become now that I am stable. It is not curable but absolutely manageble with the right combo of meds. Time and patience is all you need right now and we will be here for you the whole way to support you and talk you through it. I suffer from Rapid Progressive MS, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Epilepsy, Migraines, Neuropathy, IBS, Narcolepsy, Arrythmia, Arthritis and too much more complete list on profile.
"Just because we have the right to disagree with a person, does NOT give us the right to disrespect that person."
I'm not currently active due to many personal and medical issues. I will not be participating in MDJ for awhile, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone. I hope everyone is well and I appreciate all of the thoughts, kind words and messages. I have tried to respond as much as possible and apologize if I have not gotten back to everyone. Love & Hugs, Stacey |
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jenigood1 Posts: 3313
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Hi, Saved! Welcome! I've been on lamictal for years and it's been a lifesaver for me! I also take Cymbalta, Abilify and Trazadone. However, not every med works foe every person, so we all have to find our "miracle" combo of meds and when we do, a whole new world opens up! I'm stable and happy on my current treatment; I get excited or sad when it's appropriate, but no big highs or lows! And no mixed states; I hated those! Well, it took several years and a voluntary trip to the hospital to get my meds right but it's well worth it! And most of the meds work on the same seratonin and other receptors in the brain as opiates and others; the difference is the slow-release delivery. You never get high and then crash. It can take weeks for something to work, and days to feel the effects if you stop them. (NOT recommended. They're prescribed for us because we need them.) Good luck to you - and make yourself at home! Jeni  Jeni
Lamictal
Abilify
Cymbalta
Trazodone
Vyvanse
"Remember - when you fall on your face, you're still moving forward!"
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