momzsixpack
07-05-2009, 08:46 PM
Hey there everyone. Just saying Hi! :wave: I haven't read much of anything on the board yet, but I wanted to start off by introducing myself.
I was diagnosed with depression about 15 years ago, then the diagnoses changed to bipolar about 3 years later (around 1997 I think). I have been in and out of the hospital with my most recent hospitalization being October 2008. I have undergone ECT treatments during almost each hospital stay.
I am here because I am having a rough time right now and I am trying desperately to stay out of the hospital. I see my doctor on Friday and for now I am just trying to make it through.
I am a mother to six kids :dizzy:, two are grown and the other four are ages 5-10. Some days are very difficult to keep going, but I do it for my kids. I am hoping that when I see my doctor on Friday we can do a simple tweak of my meds and things will slowly get better.
I am currently taking Abilify, Remeron, and Trazadone in addition to other meds that are for other conditions.
I am hoping to make some connections here and get more information on just how to keep going on with daily living.
Thanks for taking the time to read my post.
Momzsixpack
I was diagnosed with depression about 15 years ago, then the diagnoses changed to bipolar about 3 years later (around 1997 I think). I have been in and out of the hospital with my most recent hospitalization being October 2008. I have undergone ECT treatments during almost each hospital stay.
I am here because I am having a rough time right now and I am trying desperately to stay out of the hospital. I see my doctor on Friday and for now I am just trying to make it through.
I am a mother to six kids :dizzy:, two are grown and the other four are ages 5-10. Some days are very difficult to keep going, but I do it for my kids. I am hoping that when I see my doctor on Friday we can do a simple tweak of my meds and things will slowly get better.
I am currently taking Abilify, Remeron, and Trazadone in addition to other meds that are for other conditions.
I am hoping to make some connections here and get more information on just how to keep going on with daily living.
Thanks for taking the time to read my post.
Momzsixpack
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light the world
07-05-2009, 09:29 PM
Hello, welcome to the boards! The great thing about this place is that everyone is nice.
Llama
07-05-2009, 09:40 PM
Hello and welcome! :)
momzsixpack
07-06-2009, 10:12 AM
Hello and welcome! :)
Thanks Llama. I am glad that I found a place where I can vent and talk and people actually understand what I am feeling.
Thanks Llama. I am glad that I found a place where I can vent and talk and people actually understand what I am feeling.
momzsixpack
07-06-2009, 10:14 AM
Hello, welcome to the boards! The great thing about this place is that everyone is nice.
Thanks so much Light the world.... I am looking forward to getting to know some of the people here and finding those that actually understand what I am going through. My family just doesn't get it. Even after all these years.
Thanks so much Light the world.... I am looking forward to getting to know some of the people here and finding those that actually understand what I am going through. My family just doesn't get it. Even after all these years.
tattoos
07-06-2009, 06:13 PM
Thanks so much Light the world.... I am looking forward to getting to know some of the people here and finding those that actually understand what I am going through. My family just doesn't get it. Even after all these years.
It's hard finding someone to talk to that "understands". Others, people without bp, really can't understand what we go through, know matter how hard they try. Often what they say to "comfort" us hurts even more. It totally sucks that they can't, frustrating and lonely! I love coming here and reading what people have to say and TOTALLY identifying with it. It's a hard road and I like having this board to come to. WELCOME:wave:.
It's hard finding someone to talk to that "understands". Others, people without bp, really can't understand what we go through, know matter how hard they try. Often what they say to "comfort" us hurts even more. It totally sucks that they can't, frustrating and lonely! I love coming here and reading what people have to say and TOTALLY identifying with it. It's a hard road and I like having this board to come to. WELCOME:wave:.
electric blue
07-11-2009, 05:57 PM
Hi,
Just want to say welcome :) i found so much support on this line, it's been amazing to know people care about you and understand and are willing to talk you through difficult times.
Electric blue
Just want to say welcome :) i found so much support on this line, it's been amazing to know people care about you and understand and are willing to talk you through difficult times.
Electric blue
momzsixpack
07-12-2009, 02:48 PM
Hi,
Just want to say welcome :) i found so much support on this line, it's been amazing to know people care about you and understand and are willing to talk you through difficult times.
Electric blue
Thanks so much! Things are getting a little bit better. I saw my doctor on Friday and he is increasing my Abilify to 30 mg and if that doesn't help in a week or two then we will add a small dose of Lithium. We will see. I do feel a little better than I did a week ago, and I think reading the messages here on this board have helped some. Thanks again for the welcome!
Just want to say welcome :) i found so much support on this line, it's been amazing to know people care about you and understand and are willing to talk you through difficult times.
Electric blue
Thanks so much! Things are getting a little bit better. I saw my doctor on Friday and he is increasing my Abilify to 30 mg and if that doesn't help in a week or two then we will add a small dose of Lithium. We will see. I do feel a little better than I did a week ago, and I think reading the messages here on this board have helped some. Thanks again for the welcome!
electric blue
07-14-2009, 07:49 PM
Thanks so much! Things are getting a little bit better. I saw my doctor on Friday and he is increasing my Abilify to 30 mg and if that doesn't help in a week or two then we will add a small dose of Lithium. We will see. I do feel a little better than I did a week ago, and I think reading the messages here on this board have helped some. Thanks again for the welcome!
Hi again,
I'm glad you're feeling a bit better!! :) How on earth do you manage being a mother to 6 children?? I have 2 daughters grown up and 3 grandchildren. That's plenty for me lol.
Take care and remember everyone here are thinking of you! Stay in touch whenever you feel like talking to someone, there'll always be someone here!
Sending happy vibes your way,
Electric blue
Hi again,
I'm glad you're feeling a bit better!! :) How on earth do you manage being a mother to 6 children?? I have 2 daughters grown up and 3 grandchildren. That's plenty for me lol.
Take care and remember everyone here are thinking of you! Stay in touch whenever you feel like talking to someone, there'll always be someone here!
Sending happy vibes your way,
Electric blue
momzsixpack
07-14-2009, 10:26 PM
Hi again,
I'm glad you're feeling a bit better!! :) How on earth do you manage being a mother to 6 children?? I have 2 daughters grown up and 3 grandchildren. That's plenty for me lol.
Take care and remember everyone here are thinking of you! Stay in touch whenever you feel like talking to someone, there'll always be someone here!
Sending happy vibes your way,
Electric blue
Some days I really don't know how I do it, but other days I just get up, go through the routine and go to bed. No biggie... Today has been a really rough day though. My oldest son is in Iraq right now. When he was home for leave in April he decided he wanted a divorce from his wife and mother of his baby. He felt he was still "in love" with his former girlfriend. Well, that has now all blown up in his face... he is very depressed and wanting his wife back... I am very concerned for him. I have been talking on the phone with him and he doesn't sound like he is in his right mind. Being that I am not really in my right mind right now I could be wrong... but this makes my depression even worse worrying about him... Then I have to deal with all the drama between him and my DIL and my mom too... uggghhh.. that is a whole story in itself... Well, anyway.. Today holds new struggles for me, but I am shutting off my phones and hopefully I will get a good nights sleep tonight....
Thanks for being here...
HUgS,
I'm glad you're feeling a bit better!! :) How on earth do you manage being a mother to 6 children?? I have 2 daughters grown up and 3 grandchildren. That's plenty for me lol.
Take care and remember everyone here are thinking of you! Stay in touch whenever you feel like talking to someone, there'll always be someone here!
Sending happy vibes your way,
Electric blue
Some days I really don't know how I do it, but other days I just get up, go through the routine and go to bed. No biggie... Today has been a really rough day though. My oldest son is in Iraq right now. When he was home for leave in April he decided he wanted a divorce from his wife and mother of his baby. He felt he was still "in love" with his former girlfriend. Well, that has now all blown up in his face... he is very depressed and wanting his wife back... I am very concerned for him. I have been talking on the phone with him and he doesn't sound like he is in his right mind. Being that I am not really in my right mind right now I could be wrong... but this makes my depression even worse worrying about him... Then I have to deal with all the drama between him and my DIL and my mom too... uggghhh.. that is a whole story in itself... Well, anyway.. Today holds new struggles for me, but I am shutting off my phones and hopefully I will get a good nights sleep tonight....
Thanks for being here...
HUgS,