Bipolar - All People Who Are Taking "Xanax"

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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mistyocean

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My ex suffered from bipolar disorder. I suffer from PTSD/

Interested

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posted 10/15/2009, comments (0)

wanting the creativity to stay

I lost a 28 year old musician friend, and my 30 year old son last year. My son didn't have an official diagnosis, but Sean did...bi-polar. I have multiple disorders and having been through lots with my son before he died, I believe bi-polar was one of his. The reason he and the other young man did not want to take the meds for this disorder was... Read more Chevron

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Charlotte'sWeb

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Living With It

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posted 09/12/2009, comments (0)

Just needed to share with others.

I just started school for medical encoding and I feel fantastic! Wasn't sure if my Bipolar would affect me for the good or worse. Luckily it is for the better. I have been through 3 tests so far and am at an A grade. My 25 yr old sun has started to grow up, which helps me a lot with my illness. My daughter is doing great on Prozac, which surprises... Read more Chevron

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hsurp

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Living With It

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posted 09/02/2009, comments (4)

Sick of this!

I am feeling very down lately. I'm waiting for Cymbalta to kick in. Sometimes I can't take my medication every day due to the cost. I have been getting samples to help. Has anyone felt so exasperated about having Bipolar (or any mental illness) and feel that life isn't worth it? I feel guilty when I think about it... Read more Chevron

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museumbipolar

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so not new to mental illness... but this is frightening

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posted 08/16/2009, comments (5)

i guess this is the start of my journey

Day 1 Drugs taken today: 40mg prozac.25mg xanax900mg lithium510mg seroquelso i guess today is day one. Ground zero… i dont exactly know what or how to say anything. I took this seroquel stuff like about a half hour ago i think, and already my brain is not wanting me to think, not wanting me to do anything but lay in bed and go to sleep.My... Read more Chevron

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