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RE: Bipolar again - 3/28/2006 8:02:37 PM

Vendaval

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Riot Girl, there are two wonderful books that I recommend you read. Both are by Patty Duke, the first one is, "Call Me Anna" and the second one is, "A Brilliant Madness". Both would be found in either the self-help section or the biography section of a bookstore or Amazon. Ms. Duke struggled for years with bi-polar disease and when she finally found the right doctor, treatment and medication;
her entire life changed for the better.

Be well,

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RE: Bipolar again - 3/28/2006 9:23:08 PM

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One of my best friend recently started taking this same drug. She is NOT bipolar but has been prescribed various drugs in the past for anxiety, depression, etc. She was a little concerned because they told her it was often used with bipolars, but she has been ERY happy. Last week she told me, "Julie, I haven't gotten mad and screamed and cried and locked Mark out of the bedroom for three whole weeks!" She says things that typically would cause her to get really pissed still annoy her, but just not in the same way. Work wise, I can't tell a difference. She always managed her emotions well at work though. But what I mean is the quality of her work, he attention, etc has not suffered at all IMO.

My father is bipolar as is my neice.

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RE: Bipolar again - 3/28/2006 11:36:10 PM

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RiotGirl,

Keep Fighting and try to stay off of any Meds
if You can?
I know Faith has keep me off all Bi~Polar Meds.
At one time I was like a 3. That's not good!

Wooohooo

Sincerely, Ant

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RE: Bipolar again - 3/29/2006 5:32:05 AM

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An Unquiet Mind : A Memoir of Moods and Madness (Kay Redfield Jamison)

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RE: Bipolar again - 3/29/2006 10:44:01 AM

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To all of those out there suffering and don't know why or are going through the process of finding out why, my heart and prayers go out to you. I, too, have been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and adult ADHD. At times, it has been a real battle to keep sane or even calm. I applaud all those who have written here with support and compassion. Wasn't too long ago when people just called you crazy or didn't want to talk about it at all. These are very real illnesses and working through them can be difficult on the people who have it and the people who love them. In my own experience, I have to thank those who stood by me and didn't just write me off as being a "bitch," or "moody," or "lazy," or "out of control." I am also very happy that Master understands this, as well, and just today, as I was talking to Him about what a hell it can be living inside of my head, He reached over and hugged me and kissed me, without saying a word. It can be as simple as another human being caring enough to just let you know that they are there for you, no matter what, that can help you make it through the day.

Peace and compassion,
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RE: Bipolar again - 1/23/2007 12:10:18 AM

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I am so glad that you found a medication that woks for you, I also take Lamictal but it took 23 years to finally find one that somewhat works. I was diagnosed when I was 11 or 12 with ADD. That changed to Bi-Polar when I was around 15. I now have been diagnosed with Bi-Polar, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression and Adult ADHD. I have been on literally every single medication. My doctor told me Lamictal was the last drug available that I had not tried yet and that if it doesn't work he thinks we will need to consider Electro Shock Therapy. So far the Lamictal is doing ok, but it does not address all of the issues associated with the different illnesses. Going to therapy does help some also but it took years to find a therapist that didn't make me feel like they were talking down to me or trying to say I was abused when a child. Hopefully everything will continue to work well for you and I wish you all the best.

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RE: Bipolar again - 1/24/2007 5:15:12 PM

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Well I know that feeling. I was positively giddy when I got on the right meds for major depression. Giddy, I tell you. My Shrink was calm and reassured me that I was now 'balanced' and it might feel a little like mania, but was really ok.

I am so happy for you. stay on it, do not under any circumstances discontinue. For those of you unhappy with your meds, keep looking, tell your shrink in great detail what is wrong and what is right and keep trying. There is something out there that will help enormously. Once that's settled, I've started therapy for the feelings that I am now able to put aside thanks to medication :) someday I will be even better! But I will always be on medication. So will you. Or you will be unstable and unpredictable, and come off as a raging bitch.

*Sigh* my girlfriend is bipolar, and it royally sucks. It was like a miracle when she was on meds, but it didn't last.
When she tried to tell me, I disbelieved. I was afraid, I wanted it to be a cop out. But I accept it now, just as long as she gets her ass back on meds.

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