Bipolar - All People Who Are Taking "ativan"

shari

posted 12/25/2007, comments (2)

There is stilll hope

I was diagnosed with bi-polar illness in 1981. My first hospitalization was terrible. I was over medicated and brought down too quickly from my psychotic state. As most of us have experienced to a greater or lesser degree---I went broke and had to declare bankruptcy. Long story short, after being diagnosed with diabetes insipitus (as a result of... Read more Chevron

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Michelle

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Friendly woman with bipolar seeks same for support.

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posted 11/27/2007, comments (2)

Need Support and Friendship

Greetings, thank you for stopping bye. My name is Michelle and I am new to this site. Looking to make new friends, preferrably near Encino or Los Angeles. Dealing with bipolar disorder has been a major struggle for me. I would like others to offer their support, advice, doctor referrals (psychiatrist), and even those that have... Read more Chevron

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Lisa

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posted 11/20/2007, comments (2)

question

There is a place that allows you to mark on this site that you have recovered. How do you recover from Bipolar disorder. It never goes away. We manage to treat the symptoms with medications. We can also learn to accept responsibility for our actions, BP related or not. But how do you recover from something that is related... Read more Chevron

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flighty

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posted 10/05/2007, comments (4)

Newly Diagnosed Medication Question

I am newly diagnosed and was put on Lamictal starting at 25 mg and titrating up actually at 50 starting today. I also take effexor XR since I was originally diagnosed with depression and anxiety. My questions are how long until I feel the effects and does any one have expereince with this medication. So far after 3 weeks I feel... Read more Chevron

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Angie

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posted 07/25/2007, comments (5)

"Brain Tissue Loss Linked With Manic Depression"

Hi All, This story is making the headlines right now among psychology news alerts. I have some mixed feelings about it. First, validation that we do have a brain disease is always welcome if good science. Next, fear that the next episode will shave off a few more memories and worsen my already questionable driving... Read more Chevron

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