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nicol · 07-28-2005, 09:51 AM

[SIZE=3][COLOR=RoyalBlue][FONT=Georgia] Hey,
everybody just wanted to introduce myself my name is Ashley and Im 18, I have a 15 month old little boy who is my angel

!! I was diagnosed with add at the age of 3 and bipolar at the age of 14. I have been living with that title now for 4 years

. I used to take meds (depakote, adderall)
but I dont cause it make me spaced out and I have a son to take care of . I am also not seeing a psych. cause of insurance. I'm in the process of taking care of that. I also had a VERY rough childhood and am always trying not to be like my mom. My mom is bipolar and a skitsophrinic and she just found out last year. SO she didnt have help for it until then so bascially I grew up with a crazy mom. Which you will learn more about as I continue post. Well that is about it.
thanks,
Ash
ps : I just wanted to add that i loved that newbie thread were it explains to you what type u are cause no one actually sit me down and it explained it to me it was like here u have this here some medicine and when u dont do right here is ur new home a mental institution.

Good Grief! · 07-28-2005, 07:06 PM

Welcome! Nicol,

Congratulations on your baby! What a gift!

And scary responsibility. I fully understand your fear of meds, you want to be 'all there' for your child. (Can you feel the BUT coming?) BUT...your a BP, BP's need meds to ensure that they are 'all there', while it is frustrating to find the RIGHT meds the end result is worth it. I would recommend you to find a Pdoc that will work with you while you get your insurance straightened out. Be VERY frank with your doc, let him/her know right up front that if they put you on a med that spaces you out, you will not continue to take it. But assure him/her that prior to discontinuing any meds you will consult them to give them the option of lowering or changing the med.

You have found a great place here!

nicol · 07-29-2005, 07:49 AM

thanks for the warm welcome. I m finding one today in the phonebook told to insurance worker and she said that she is fixing everything !! So this month I will be seeing a psych..

terrienne · 07-29-2005, 08:32 AM

Hi ! Nicol,

I totally agree with Good Grief, in that you DO need to see a BP Doctor !

I am glad to hear that you DID take her seriously, and You are making preparations to find a Doc !

I think you surely have found a great place here, TOO !
I think you will find a lot of people who can truly understand and relate to
what you are going through, and they can offer good advice.
The people here are concerned, helpful and truly caring.

WELCOME ! And, feel free to come here, and ask for help, or just to talk...,
Take Care,
Gee Gee

Hedgehog No 1 · 07-29-2005, 12:43 PM

Hey nicol/ashley,

A warm welcome to the boards.

Hedge ~