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ZoeGirl

Recently diagnosed type ii bipolar

posted 11/09/2009, comments (0)

An Introduction

Hi there, I'm new here. I was recently diagnosed with type II bipolar disorder with a dose of severe anxiety. I've been looking for a place where I could connect with other people who struggle with mood disorders, and I'm hoping I found the right place. When I was first diagnosed as type II bipolar, I freaked at the word... Read more Chevron

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ctrygirl

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Living With It

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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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nonethewiser

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Living With It

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posted 10/29/2009, comment (1)

Confused

Maybe someone can help me understand something. What is it with labeling people with Bipolar because someone acted a certain way. I'm tired of hearing...so and so must be Bipolar...or does...so and so have Bipolar because they did this. We have enough on our plates for being Bipolar and dealing with it on a daily... Read more Chevron

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bb4205

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I was recently diagnosed as being bipolar.

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posted 10/24/2009, comments (2)

Doing Good

I havent been on here in like forever. As noted in a previous post I tend to only write when I'm upset or having problems. But the last couple months I've actually been doing good. I think I'm finally on the right med combo: lamictal and seroquel. I finally found a new psychatrist. I think she's really good, really knows what shes talking about.... Read more Chevron

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Bipolar Chick

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Diagnosed in 1999. Recovering now from major depression episode.

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posted 10/12/2009, comments (0)

Yes, Bipolar Chick, Bipolar Disorder Does Exist

My version of “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” I was awake, what else was I going to do? Enjoy… DEAR DOCTOR: I am 44 years old. “Some of my ‘normal’ friends say there is no Bipolar Disorder. “Mom says, ‘If you have a 296-DSM code it must be so.’ “Please tell me the... Read more Chevron

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