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Virginia W.
- Location: El Paso, TX, United States
- Gender: Female
- Bio: poet published in The Paris Review; M.A. in English from UT
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HEALTH INTERESTS:
the bipolar condition, autism, psychiatric service dogsDRUGS I AM TAKING:
clonazepamABOUT ME:
I am a published poet (and editor). Although recently diagnosed, I believe that I have had this condition all my life. I am grateful that I was not diagnosed earlier. My body cannot tolerate any of the meds. I just got off Lithium due to kidney problems and am allergic to lamotrigine. I am now refusing the atypicals, and I no longer use the words "illness" or "disorder" to describe this common human condition. I think cognitive behavioral therapy is working for me. I need a service dog and a voice coach, but I can't take these so called medicines. My doctor is wonderful. I urge everyone to try the nearest medical school for the best help.PHOTOS:
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Virginia W. commented on Women & Bipolar Disorder: An afternoon with Joan
06/05/09
Virginia W. answered Where can I find a list of the biggest drug companies in the ..........
05/25/09
Virginia W. answered Need to make a major decision
05/25/09
Virginia W. answered I'm wondering these days if I have been misdiagnosed all along.
05/25/09
Virginia W. answered I'm wondering these days if I have been misdiagnosed all along.
05/25/09
Virginia W. answered what are the risks of continuing bipolar medications while pregnant?
05/25/09
Virginia W. answered Is stealing from being bi-polar? My daughter just steals all the time..
05/25/09
Virginia W. answered How can I set boundaries with my Bipolar boyfriend?
04/27/09
Virginia W. answered How can I set boundaries with my Bipolar boyfriend?
04/27/09
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