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BiPoPastor

54,former UMC pastor on disability,bipolr,ocd ,B12 deficiency resulting in dementia-like symptoms

Psychotropic Meds and General Anesthesia During Surgery

I had minor knee surgery nearly 3 weeks ago under a general anesthesia. (This wasn't supposed to happen, but I was misinformed and mislead right before surgery) Over the 2 weeks after surgery, I spent all but 5 days in bed, unable to wake up completely and suffeing from dementia-type symptoms and hallucinations. I am currently on 7... Read more Chevron

posted 08/29/2011, comment (1)|

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Amy Jo

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I'm a fighter. Childhood sexual, physical, and emotional abuse caused Complex, Chronic PTSD in my late twenties. I also have Bipolar Disorder, Dissociative Disorder, and ADHD. As grim as it might sound, I'm actually doing well. I have a little gem of a girl and I write write write--my passion. I'm also in school to be a CNA. Main thing I've learned so far? You have to go into the dark in order to see the light, that's where you will find your grace.

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Complex PTSD & Childhood Sexual Abuse

It is not ever an emptiness but a numbed, sacred ache that will never know grace or relief but grief for all that was taken when we were young. Amy

posted 03/22/2011, comments (2)|

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my boyfriend is missing,

I have been dating this guy for 6 weeks. We met online. We had a wonderful time communicating and everything was fantastic. He works overseas. He return home 2 weeks ago and when we met. Our love was solidified. He introduce me to his family and I mine. Things were so great between us, he hinted at... Read more Chevron

posted 03/18/2011, comment (1)|

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i am who i am.

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How do you deal with life?

I am a 20 year old student, full-time waitress and in a serious committed relationship. As you can imagine I have a boatload of stress. There are some days it feels manageable, and others I can't stop thinking about death and dying. I find that sunlight, walking and drinking water helps. What helps you deal with life's stresses?

posted 12/17/2010, comments (3)|

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