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sbangel in bipolarsurvival

Hope in the midst of dispair

Feb 20, 2014 13:57

Hi everyone. Sorry, I haven't posted on here in a really long time. My life got kind of crazy when my fiancee lost his job and we moved back to where my family is. I've still been adjusting to the move and living with relatives. It can sometimes get a little nutty here. For those of you that don't know me, I shared before about being able to live ( Read more... )

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bnlgrl4 February 21 2014, 00:13:41 UTC

This gives me hope it can be done. My parents and therapist are pushing meds. (I'm not a minor...so I don't have to...but it's a daily borage of questions over this...) I'm on them...don't take them with any regularity because I hate them...and I want off. But no one seems to think it can be done because I'm not very good at controlling my swings or ridiculous coping strategies yet. I want to, though...

sbangel February 21 2014, 00:23:59 UTC

I sure hope it does. I was hospitalized twice and was medicated for 6 years, taking lots of different pills for side effects, etc. During that time I really listened to what my counselor was teaching me as far as coping strategies, triggers, etc. I started putting those into play before I went off. I also paid close attention to my mood swings and had them pretty under control as long as there was no undue stress going on. I have still had highs and lows while off meds but can recognize that is what is going on and seek counseling when those times are out of my control. I wish you all the best life has to offer

bnlgrl4 February 21 2014, 00:27:38 UTC

See...that's where my problem is...I'm not good at controlling my moods at all. And as soon as I get anxious it all falls apart. I'm trying to listen to my therapist as far as strategies go. It's just not been too successful yet. But I don't want the meds. Not at all.

sbangel February 21 2014, 00:34:48 UTC

I don't necessarily control my moods, I don't know if that is possible or realistic. The key for me is to try to stay in a fairly stress free environment, eat healthy food, drink lots of water and have time for exercise and meditation. All of those things help me remain in a calm state and limit anxiety. Have you had a chance to read my post called Opportunity to help others?

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sbangel February 21 2014, 01:52:55 UTC

Cool, let me know what you think please. Of course, It's nice to have friends in the bipolar community. It's nice to have someone to relate to. NO worries, I rarely find anybodies posts offensive. It's nice to have somewhere to vent all that we need to. Nice to make your acquaintance. My name is Kristie by the way.