momzsixpack

Hey there everyone. Just saying Hi! 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 , 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