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Shelly on Bipolar
Sunday, July 24 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Brain not right...too much stimulation…nerves right on surface…crashing…wanting to dissociate for a time. The moods swinging out of control. I try and rise above even in the midst…to not attach any meaning or judgement. I know I won’t break…it will pass. My husband gets so mad... Read more
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Shelly on Bipolar
Wednesday, June 15 2011
Every day part of my early morning routine is to read the Beyond Blue blog by Therese Borchard
www.beliefnet.com/beyondblue
This was a response to her blog yesterday. I thought it was really good.
Recovery, Not Remission "I used to pursue remission of my depression. With each relapse I felt like a failure... Read more
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Shelly on Bipolar
Thursday, June 09 2011
I'm experiencing a great time of stability...calm and peaceful and go with the flow...all is good. I so want it to last...
I'm realistic enough to know that with bipolar, there will be dips and highs.
My question is how long have you been in 'remission'? Has anyone stayed in stability mode? Maybe a person gets to the point of... Read more
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Shelly on Bipolar
Tuesday, May 31 2011
dear bipolar family,
I terminated my therapeutic relationship last week. It was a mutual decision...I was/am ready...healthy with a toolbox full of tools to help me cope when I'm having bipolar episodes which are occurring less frequently and with less duration.
I have such a deep sadness. I know that it's ok. I know that if I... Read more
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Shelly on Bipolar
Saturday, November 20 2010
I am going thru my monthy brain swirl with the latest med change. My pdoc is slowly reducing the tegretol that I was prescribed when first diagnosed over to lamictal. I'm getting to the end of the process but it still throws me.
I go thru the anxiety before hand knowing that it's coming. He even asked on Wed if I was ready. I talked about... Read more
