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10/22/2009 10:07 AM

my introduction

Katapult

Posts: 35
Member

Hi,

I've recently been diagnosed bipolar II after a nearly constant string of hypomanias and depression over the past six months. It nearly cost me my marrage as well as my career. I was always angry and screaming or crying... and it's hard to admit, I contemplated suicide and cut myself because I wanted to feel something other than the pain in my head. I've been medicated for a week and a half now and I seem to be responding well to it. I'm trying to find everything I can on this so that I can avoid having a prolonged episode like that again and hopefully have a normal life. Thank you all for your support and help in advance. This seems like a great community.

-Kat

Post edited by: Katapult, at: 10/22/2009 10:15 AM

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Lithium - 1200mg

10/22/2009 10:55 AM Top
Fierosmom	Welcome Kat! I'm glad you are starting to feel better. I think you will find this group very supportive. I am sorry you have struggled with suicidal thoughts. I have too and unfortunately acted on them. Again welcome to the group! Beth

10/22/2009 11:01 AM Top

Tommy100

Posts: 903
Senior Member

Hi Kat.

Your road to recovery has started. Smile you might still have to try lotsa diff meds and still have ups n downs. Just keep on swimming! Look for the triggers and work on ways to handle them.

Good luck . T.

Any advice or comment from me is just my personal opinion.
Please talk to a Professional for assessment and medication.

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Waking up too early

10/22/2009 11:44 AM Top

Katapult

Posts: 35
Member

Thank you guys for the support. I know the road will be hard... but I'm glad that I've found this place. Smile

-Kat

http://www.01publishing.com

Lithium - 1200mg

10/22/2009 11:59 AM Top

mixma

Posts: 549
VIP Member

Hello and welcome to the site. I was diagnosed a year ago next week and am still trying to come to terms with it. This is a fantastic group and I find it comforting to know there are others like me. They're all very supportive.

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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10/22/2009 01:53 PM Top

jenigood1

Posts: 3313
Senior Member

So happy to welcome you, Kat! I'm glad you found us at such an early stage in your treatment, so we can support you and maybe guide you along the way. This is an awesomely kind and helpful group - hope you like it here as much as I do! Jeni

Jeni

Lamictal
Abilify
Cymbalta
Trazodone
Vyvanse

"Remember - when you fall on your face, you're still moving forward!"
My advice is free, completely anecdotal, and comes from my own experience. Always talk to your doctor before you change anything.

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10/22/2009 03:17 PM Top

Katapult

Posts: 35
Member

thank you so much. Already I'm really liking this group and how the people on this forum all genuinely want to help everyone here too.

-Kat

http://www.01publishing.com

Lithium - 1200mg

10/22/2009 03:32 PM Top

yippeeskippee

Posts: 437
Member

Hi Kat, and welcome to the group! We do have a good group here, full of very helpful people with all kinds of experiences that are sure to help. Again, welcome!

Diagnosed with: BP, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, GAD, and Tourette's Disorder

Depakote ER 2000mg
Klonopin 0.5mg twice daily

For the record, I am not a healthcare professional and anything I write is of my opinion only and not meant to be taken as medical advice. They are my experiences only, and only serve to hopefully guide others where guidance is wanted.

Tonya

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10/22/2009 06:14 PM Top

MissStacey

Posts: 14847
VIP Member
I'm an Advocate

Welcome to the group, I know you will love it here. There is so much support and you will meet alot of great new friends who deal with the same issues. You are not alone in this. Stacey 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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10/24/2009 08:04 AM Top

Victory2b

Posts: 33
Member

Hi, Kat,

Welcome. Tongue I was diagnose 2 years ago and I'm still having trouble accepting and adapting. Especially now that I'm in a depression cycle. If you've never heard of rapid cycling, it's when your mood changes quickly on a day by day, hour by hour, or even minute by minute.

It drives my wife crazy when it's happening. She doesn't quite understand yet how I feel during them. I pray that your spouse will begin to understand what you're going through and support you the best he can. Let him talk to some of us.

Bobby

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