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su1 on Bipolar
Saturday, October 25 2008
Just saw Gloria Steinem speak on Oprah recently, and quite enjoyed it.
She has suffered with depression in the past and also grief when her husband died. She explained how depression is very different from sadness: "Depression is when nothing matters, and Sadness is when everything matters."
Very true, I... Read more
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su1 on Bipolar
Saturday, September 20 2008
I am discouraged at how long my recovery is taking. I've been off for 3 yrs now. I know I should be grateful for the progress I am making, but still, bottom line, I am not living a real life. It's a disabled life. Maybe there's a better med out there for me, but I look them up and get overwhelmed with all the possible side... Read more
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su1 on Bipolar
Sunday, August 24 2008
I recently read an article in the current 'Moods' magazine (it's Canadian) of a woman who developed bad acne while being on Lithium, so she was prescribed an antibiotic to beat the acne & this caused a big increase in her depression! The magazine answered that yes, there is apparently a connection between symptoms of... Read more
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su1 on Bipolar
Monday, August 11 2008
When in doubt, write it out. LOL
Yay, I can still joke, at least.
I feel hopeless. I can't escape this illness. I have 2 chronic pain conditions in addition to my Bipolar & when I get that perfect storm of all 3 acting up at the same time, it is SO overwhelming. I had physical pain the last few days but... Read more
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su1 on Bipolar
Friday, August 08 2008
Great fwd to send to those you love.
Best Wishes,
Sharon
You're A Keeper
One day someone's husband died, and on that clear, cold morning, in the> warmth of their bedroom, the wife was struck with the pain of learning> that> sometimes there isn't any more. No more hugs, no more special moments to>... Read more
