http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/feed http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/feed en-us Copyright (C) MDJunction.com. All rights reserved. Mon, 20 May 2013 20:04:23 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/general-support/10610717-32-yr-old-bipolar-addict-who-feels-none-around-me-are-on-the-same-lev#10692499 BigD, I'm sorry things are such are struggle but I think most of us in this group can relate. I'm bipolar and an ex addict - it's a struggle everyday which you know! We are very supportive and understanding here and I highly doubt you will be criticized. We don't judge here and the people in this group have been so helpful and encouraging to me. I have learned I can talk about anything and know I can find support. Please feel free to share as much as you are comfortable with :) We are a... Sun, 19 May 2013 09:12:10 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/general-support/10670698-madi-have-another-addiction-its-not-fair#10690148 Kball, We sound so much alike! I was on Serequel for a long time. I gained a lot of weight, my cholesterol went sky high and I had to take several other meds for the weight gain. My pdoc FINALLY took me off of it and I've lost about 15 pounds, my cholesterol is back to normal and I've gone off a few of the side effect meds. My pdoc also put me on Latuda which I don't think is doing much for me. I've also recently been diagnosed with a new disorder - body morphisis. I feel my hands and hea... Sat, 18 May 2013 01:48:14 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/general-support/2696490-dual-diagnosis-and-what-it-means-to-you/limitstart/10#10690140 To me dual diagnoses means struggles, being misunderstood and feelings of being alone. It also means having more than one problem. I have many troubles with the main ones being depression, bipolar and chronic pain right now. I have felt so alone for the last couple of months because I have nobody here in my life who understands. I wish I had someone I could just sit down with and chat. Someone who truly gets it Lil... Sat, 18 May 2013 01:40:54 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/general-support/95636-resomeone-i-love-is-dual-diagnosis/limitstart/10#10675367 I thought about loving someone who is diagnosed ,like my previous boyfriend,well if it was hard for me to love him how hard is it for someone to love me because I am dual diagnosed ? I mean alot of stuff comes with loving me,that is just who I am . I have had significant others in the past tell me that thy couldn't keep up with me,I thought they meant just energy wise, am on the manic side of bipolar,now I know they meant emotionally also. I as someone who has bipolar feels so many different ... Sat, 11 May 2013 08:45:47 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/medicine-treatments/3387243-is-a-dual-diagnosis-sober-living-home-important#10671359 I like what night starts said this is what worked for me. I had to get sober first before I could really deal with my depression anxiety. halfway house provides the structure (waking times, house rules, assigned daily chores, lights out) and the opportunity to live there and go out to work when she is well enough and chooses to do so. Structure for me was key and part of mu structure was 12 step meetings. sort of like two birds with one stone. I had a home group service position whic... Thu, 09 May 2013 12:33:27 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/general-support/10623091-dual-diagnosis-peer-support-group#10671329 Hi Kris, All is well. I appreciate you seeing how I am doing. I have been on a working vacation of sorts and was unable to facilitate our Dual Diagnosis meeting on 5/2. Our next meeting here in Annapolis is 5/16. I was in Cambridge, MD for Peer Recovery Coach Training and I learned a lot that I can apply across the board to situations. How's Green Bay?... Thu, 09 May 2013 12:21:59 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/general-support/10670748-my-ptsd-got-triggered-and-i-wasnt-expecting-it#10671210 Hi Kris, I'm so sorry you were triggered the way you were. I am so proud of you though the way you handled things and used some really great tools to help cope !;) I never thought about coloring but that does seem like one good tool to help someone distract themselves. I'm also glad you were able to share you emotions and get them all out! I know that can be really difficult at times to. It sounds like you did a really great job working through this trigger B) BIG BIG HUGS LilPost edited... Thu, 09 May 2013 11:34:27 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/general-support/10635083-new-herebig-stepneed-support#10666422 Hi and welcome to the group! YES I can relate! I have bipolar as well and I have suffered with an eating disorder myself (just a couple of my many diagnosis ). I'm on more medications that I can count and am always anxious - ugh! So...no you are not alone! It's funny the way people look at others and just assume their life is so picture perfect. Sometimes I have people tell me I look like so nice that day and look like I really am happy and I just want to say do you have any idea what's ... Tue, 07 May 2013 10:22:04 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/general-support/10661382-feeling-greatful-one-day-at-a-time#10663950 Hello: Thank you for your support!!Right now all I can deal with what is in front of me for that day. Thank you once again for the support. bobo24... Mon, 06 May 2013 07:24:59 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10621422-my-story-alcoholic-recovery-and-bipolar-more#10639494 I have found this pamphlet called The AA member : Medication other drugs very helpful ffor me to help relate my depression with AA recovery. I too have heard people disparage medications, dr's and even diagnose someone in a meeting! http://www.aa.org/pdf/products/p-11_aamembersMedDrug.pdf Doeas anyone else have any other information concerning AA Depression ie passages from the big book or 12 12?... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:35:12 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/general-support/10580512-tapering-down-and-getting-cravings#10629698 Hi Tim, In my experience and training I got from 8 months in rehab, having thoughts of using is major. It's a step leading to relapse. Do you see a addictions counselor? They will help you set up a personal relapse prevention plan - Sobriety 101. Hopefully you are attending NA or CA meetings. It's the best place to get support and advice. Listen and stay around afterwards. It's a good time to talk to other members and get the best advice on how they handled the same situation you describe. Ho... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:21:15 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/medicine-treatments/167925-dual-diagnosis-recovery-group#10623096 Are you still here? I'd like to hear more about how the meeting went. you kind of described a DD meeting I went to here in 2013... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:55:36 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/general-support/10578073-taper-down#10611887 Thanks cmwjmw, I appreciate the response. I am glad that this worked for you. I am doing a bit better now, since my original post, still a few months away from being free from subutex :). I do appreciate your support and recommendations! Take care, Tim... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:40:55 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/general-support/10608572-i-have-no-clue#10610489 Hi Scott, no need to worry about computer etiquette, we aren't that stuffy around here :) I am glad you read my reply and are continuing to come back to us! Good to hear you are going into treatment with an open mind and want it to be successful! That's the way to do it and make it work. I agree subutex is a lifesaver, but I also hate the shit too! I get sick on it, it's made me constipated as hell, and ruined my sex drive. Wife is none too happy about that part :) I am down to 2.5 mgs ... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:11:20 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/general-support/10600407-i-feel-so-lost-and-my-life-is-outa-control#10600908 Hi Rachaelnkids, and welcome to the site and the group! Sounds like you have been through the proverbial ringer . I too suffer from chronic pain and PTSD. The first thing I would say is that you shouldn't feel guilty about taking medication to help you. Yes, you have big responsibilities, but you also have to take a little time to work on you! If you are in so much pain it is hard to walk, you really can't be the best for your kids! Taking something to help you manage your pain will help ... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 08:09:39 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/general-support/10592005-my-motherinlaw-just-asked-me-if-i-was-bipolarplease-help#10592706 hello TIm, Thank you so much for your response and kind words. I just told my husband i need to stop using this drug. I am scared to death , i will surely need the support, thank you for reply and i will keep all of you updated. Much love to everyone... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:47:55 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/general-support/10585277-new-herewhere-to-go#10586494 Kris--Thank you so much for your response. You are absolutely right and a beautiful example of Recovery in action! I attend Nar Anon in person every week and wouldn't miss it. My daughter has gone to NA previously and she loved it. As a chronic relapser, it is definitely up to her to reach out and ask for help to get back to Recovery. She has asked for help, she needs to follow through and I am very clear with her about what I am willing and not willing to do. Thanks for the Rehab info--I wil... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 15:06:01 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10566909-new-to-site-or-back-again-after-a-spell-#10575674 Welcome back ldybeth, glad to see you have returned. I too know what you mean about an odyssey with drugs, therapists, changing insurance, etc. Has happened to me, recently as a matter of fact. I too get so tired so easily. I think it has much to do with the antidepressants I am taking as well as the anti-nausea meds I take almost everyday to stop me from feeling the withdrawl effects that I feel from the drug I take to help me with my opiate addiction. Sometimes, it seems you just can't wi... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:58:38 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/medicine-treatments/10538873-recommended-treatment-settings#10559084 Hello to all who have replied, Have been traveling and so did not get back to say thank you as quickly as I should have. A few things... My son is 30 years old. It was good to hear from someone in the list that Valley Vista has a good reputation. He has a positive sense of this setting and he is also open to thinking about a MH setting that also does serious work with substance issues. Places that have been mentioned include Austen Riggs, Gould Farm and McLean Hospital. Aga... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:06:47 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/dual-diagnosis-discussions/general-support/10549770-song-trigger#10550612 ranie9 that is good that you are aware of that trigger for yourself. It will come in handy for you in the future. I had to stop listening to alot of the music I liked because it was triggering my addictions and my mental health. I would hear a song and it would remind me of something and I would get real sad and want to use. or hear a song that reminded me of the using days and getting high. I listen to Christian music now,I find it very uplifting and keeps me focused on the good things in m... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:03:33 -0700