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How my primary Dr. put me at grave risk

by rijim on Bipolar
Monday, September 10 2007

I am a carpenter and work in the summer sun all day. I drink lots of Gatorade because I take Lithium. My Primary put me on a Dieritic to help my blood pressure. Well, I was working on a deck on a 90 degree day and by 11am I passed out. I came to and went inside and drank 2-32oz bottles of power ade. My whole body hurt, every muscle ached.... Read more Chevron

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How Lithium almost killed me

by rijim on Bipolar
Monday, September 10 2007

I took my cocktail of pills as usual the other day. I was driving along, coughed a few times and my Lithium capsule came up and dissolved in my throat. I instantly could not breathe and panic ensued. I pulled over at a gas station and nearly crashed in to the gas pumps. I managed to put the truck in park and I looked around for a drink. My cooler... Read more Chevron

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Need help with credit card debt

by rijim on Bipolar
Sunday, September 09 2007

Hi, I am 70K in credit card debt and I am a gambler. I lost my job and had to start my own business, but it's not paying the bills yet. Is there any help or protection for bipolar people in this situation? I have creditors calling my family and I all day long.

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