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posted 11/17/2009, comment (1)

How my meds make me feel.

I have been on abilify for 2 months now. They started me on 7.5 mg and after 6 weeks upped me to 10 mg. At first the side effects were overwhelming. I was drowsy all the time and my head felt all heavy and buzzy. Now I feel great. I am confident and hopeful. I can think. I know this may sound wierd but before I started on my meds I couldn't see... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/13/2009, comments (5)

When God Seems to Turn His Back on Us ...

In my most recent Question of the Week, I asked:Andrew Solomon in his book, "The Noonday Demon," observes that depressions are like snowflakes, no two are alike. Everyone of us has a different experience of depression, a different story. Question:If you had to describe your depression in 15 seconds to the person riding the elevator with you, how... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/06/2009, comments (2)

Rough patch.....

Right now, I am going through one of the most trying and toughest times of my life....personally (within my marriage), at work, and within myself. I doing what I need to do such as seeing my doctor, taking my meds, and going through therapy, but it is still hard. My body cannot tolerate many bipolar drugs (mood stabilizers) and antidepressants. I... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/06/2009, comment (1)

CHECK IT OUT!

A wonderful site to up lift anyone!!! IT is full of quotes from the greats and you can actually get it in your inbox each day for FREE!! I get it and it has lifted me from the depths of "bad thoughts" and idea-ations and has soothed me when at the peak of mania just through the quotes and thoughts it provokes!! IT really is therapeutic ...and the... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/02/2009, comments (2)

I have found a great coping skill!

I haven't been on here for a while for I've had many many things to "cope" with and to adjust to. I am now a NEW GRANDMA AGAIN!!!! YEP!! First grandson in 25 years in our family was born to us Sept 30 2009 and I am so blessed. I have also found a great way to cope with the ins and outs and hurdles and tunnels that this disorder puts us... Read more Chevron

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