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The Long Hauler

27-year-old fighter against Bipolar 1 since age 19.

Medicine Swap Meet

It's almost 2AM, and for the second night in a row, I'm not asleep like I'd love to be. I'm in that whole trial and error process-that's long and arduous by the way-of finding that right combo of medication that will A.) mesh well with my body chemistry and B.) treat the Bipolar and manage it effectively. Well, so far, so not good. I've been on... Read more Chevron

posted 03/19/2010, comments (3)|

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Purple Flamingo

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NotWorkingNotWorkingNotWorking; risperdal

I am so stiff and hurting right now. I am so uncomfortable. And because this typing not only hurts, but is making me irrate, I'll be quick....ish. Not Working. Today was the test, I guess. A little sleep, up to ship the kids off to school, lay down, hurt, toss turn, nap, wake up mad (no clue), stomping, bored... Read more Chevron

posted 03/12/2010, comments (4)|

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Risperdal vs. the Real World: is it working?

Let's see... I started taking risperdal on feb.26th. That's ....well, if today is the 10th, then (oddly enough) it's been twelve days now. I haven't been online forever. I can't remember when... it's been maybe a week since? But I've been soooo busy lately. I've cleaned out my closet, threw half the things away,... Read more Chevron

posted 03/11/2010, comments (3)|

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Ouch...Risperdal's Lesson Learned

Ugh. I feel sooooo bad right now. Last night, I decided to stay up past my med time to watch a movie. Took meds, fought the sleepiness, nothing happened (good movie). About four hours after my med time, trouble began. I started getting a pain in my neck, causing a headach (which I still have). I felt my chest... Read more Chevron

posted 03/01/2010, comments (2)|

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Trading the shackles of Seroquel(xr) for Risperdal

My doc and I are now playing William Tell... shooting in the dark, and hoping something works out. Doc traded out my 300mg Seroquel for a single mg of Risperdal and a bit of Benedryl to boot. It was an immediate transfer; no weaning. Just a hop over the old picket fence. Last night was my first night with... Read more Chevron

posted 02/27/2010, comment (1)|

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