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Michael Dote

posted 11/23/2009, comment (1)

Sleepless night giving way to more reflection

I'm setting out to write a short entry, but what this will end up is what this will end up. I am experiencing insomnia, something that I experience rarely. I think this is one of the side effects of abilify, which I recently added. The new medication is great- my spirits are high and I'm as sharp as I was before I developed sz. People are... Read more Chevron

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prettybutterfly35

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posted 11/23/2009, comments (2)

My ramblings

Ok I have made friends online through different sites and kind of "tested the waters" in regards to telling them what I have been through and about my illness. I am surprised by people's lack of understanding and ignorance. Some have blocked me, some have asked me if I have a carer and how I can look after myself, some have called me crazy,... Read more Chevron

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Michael Dote

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posted 11/22/2009, comments (0)

This weekend

This weekend was good so far. I photographed a Columbia university graduate with bipolar and hung out with her for a bit. She looked good in the photographs. I have a solid start for my project. I need to book one or two participants for next weekend- I want to have 5 subjects shot before the end of the year. I spoke with a friend about my project... Read more Chevron

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DCROY9633

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posted 11/21/2009, comments (0)

Reaper, Grim

Reaper, Grim Let me see the nightworks not only under my pillow But in the netherworld behind creation that lies Deep and wide and threatens me at times It stretches out like the evening sky becoming dark Like the Styx ferried about by the dead but Ultimately spilling them over into the lostness of death The grief of the goodness of... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/21/2009, comments (4)

medication compliance

I just have a short story to relay to all. This is to reiterate the importance of taking your medication and how not doing so can affect relationships. For some time I have been playing Russian roulette with myself. I.e, some days I take Zyprexa and some days I don't. In order to control my appetite and hopefully lose... Read more Chevron

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