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04/03/2009 09:39 PM

hello new to mdjunction

mmm3

Posts: 18
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Hi, I haven't been able to find any local support groups that fit my schedule. I had the day off and have been feeling kind of low, so I started searching around the Internet for info to cope with Type II BP. MDJunction sounded familiar, so I decided to take a look around. I'm looking forward to finding and giving support (if I can).

I was diagnosed late summer 2005. I was misdiagnosed with depression for 13 years. Bummer. What's done is done.

I joined today because I can't bear to share some thoughts and feelings with my friend who’s aware of my diagnosis, the other 2 friends who think I have severe depression and the 1 friend who is in denial about any sad thoughts I might have.

I see a pdoc and a tdoc. As I mentioned I've been feeling kind of low, so I'll explore with them during appointments next week. In the meantime, I'm going to post about hypomania on another part of this forum.

When I'm feeling low, I'm notoriously bad about checking my electronic accounts [sort of like staying in bed all day]. Don't take it personally if I don't respond right away.

Thanks for reading.

mmm3

somewhere in the desert

mmm3
somewhere in the desert
lamotrigine 400mg, oxcarbazepine 900mg

04/04/2009 08:09 AM Top

SpazyJess

Posts: 3456
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Welcome to the group mmm3 Smile

As for finding support groups, I recommend that you check out DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance). Here's their web address: www.dbsalliance.org/

and Nami.org.

A third option is looking in the paper. Newspapers may have support groups listed that you can check out

And remember, you're not alone.

Post edited by: SpazyJess, at: 04/04/2009 08:10

"The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority."
~Kenneth Blanchard

"Minds arelike parachutes. They only function when they are open."
~Sir James Dewar

"I learned that it is the weak who are cruel, and that gentleness is to be expected only from the strong."
~Leo Rosten

"Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circles of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty."
~Albert Einstein

"Fall down seven times, get up eight."
~Japanese Proverb

"Perfect does not exist in an imperfect world"
~Anonymous

**~~Jessy~~**

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04/04/2009 08:11 AM Top

JGG

Posts: 88
Member

welcome!

I glad you found us and we are here to help one another. I know what it is like to feel low as I have been there. I hope to see you around and take care.

John
“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.” - Isaiah 40:8

Bipolar II
Medication tried many and still searching.

Please note that I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist. However I'm an advocate and my experience and opinions are personal only based on my journey. This site is not intended to be a substitution for professional care, nor is anyone here qualified to make diagnoses. We just offer love and our ears as an outreach to support one another.

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04/04/2009 08:42 AM Top

mixma

Posts: 549
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Hello and welcome. I was so thankful and relieved to find MD Junction. It help a lot to meet others going through the same thing you are. I hope you feel comfortable here and know you won't be judged. We look forward to getting to know you better.

Tracey

Please don't take my advice as a medical opinion. I'm just someone trying to live and learn with the same disorder you are :)

Some people are like slinkies - absolutely useless and you can't help but smile when you push them down the stairs

I also suffer from CDO - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder but it's in alphabetical order the way it should be

I'm in my own little world. That's okay, though, they know me here

I would rather do evil than be evil.

One of the greatest pleasures in life is doing what others say you cannot

Depression is anger without the enthusiasm

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04/06/2009 12:32 PM Top

mmm3

Posts: 18
Member

Thanks everyone for your kind words and suggestions. I'm looking forward to learning more in this group.

mmm3
somewhere in the desert
lamotrigine 400mg, oxcarbazepine 900mg

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04/13/2009 03:20 AM Top

MissStacey

Posts: 14847
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I'm an Advocate

This is the best site to have found. I was on a few before I found MDJ and they never responded to me, Being insecure in things already that was not a good feeling. When you open up whole heartedly you dont want to be ignored. You will def not get that here!!! Smile

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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