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Posted by StrawberriesYum on October 29, 2005, at 18:17:28
Well, you already know I like strawberries.
And that I'm mentally ill. And I suppose that I'm seeking some support since I'm posting here . . .
And that I'm quite possibly having a REALLY BAD time.
*crawls back under her rock*
Posted by ClearSkies on October 29, 2005, at 18:36:54
In reply to Um, hi. *waves nervously*, posted by StrawberriesYum on October 29, 2005, at 18:17:28
Hello, welcome to our rockpile.
I'm ClearSkies - nice to meet you.
Posted by StrawberriesYum on October 29, 2005, at 19:04:20
In reply to Peeks under rock » StrawberriesYum, posted by ClearSkies on October 29, 2005, at 18:36:54
Hi. Nice to meet you, too. I just did the MOSS support test thingie, and my score was 14. I have almost no support system. Aside from my husband, I have just about nobody. And it sucks.
Bipolar Rapid Cycling, very newly diagnosed although been ill since puberty, and the anxiety disorders at least seem to go back till childhood. Maybe the rest of it too.
GAD< SAD< OCD, ugh. Sort of. They are still nailing things down but that's kind of the working group of things.
Personality Disorder, NOS, in addition to the Bipolar, as I seem to be a grab bag of stuff, with some unknown crud as well I guess.
I started therapy late June. After 2 decades of praying for help, it's finally here. And it sucks (in that "difficult" way that therapy sucks, but is also rewarding). I love it, and hate it. Lol. But appreciate it SO much and value it highly.
I am very SLOoooowww to trust, come out of myself, open up, realize stuff, emotionally figure things out, and my ability to DO anything consistently is pretty much non-existent. So the psychologist is showing a LOT of patience with me, which is one reason I'm starting to trust him so much.
Kinda rambling, here. I just . . . am so TIRED of it all.
Posted by ClearSkies on October 29, 2005, at 19:21:47
In reply to Re: Peeks under rock » ClearSkies, posted by StrawberriesYum on October 29, 2005, at 19:04:20
The important thing is that you are getting help. Therapy is hard for me and also the best thing I've done besides trying what feels like a gazillion kinds of meds in the past 3 years.
Finding support IRL is hard for me, too. Family is far away and confused by having someone in the clan come out about mental illness. Makes them feel pretty yuck. So I'm working on finding that support elsewhere. That makes me feel pretty yuck.
I rely on psycho babble for support - such a great place for sharing and community.
I'm bipolarII, have GAD and panic attacks, and a touch of OCD. Do yo have any questions about the site?
Posted by StrawberriesYum on October 29, 2005, at 19:27:00
In reply to Re: Peeks under rock » StrawberriesYum, posted by ClearSkies on October 29, 2005, at 19:21:47
Well, I dunno. Guess I'll go read the FAQ and get back to you. And I spose any further posts on therapy, over in psychology forum, except for responses in this thread? or, what. I don't want to post in the wrong place or stuff I shouldn't or maybe I shouldn't say what's going on with me?
Posted by ClearSkies on October 29, 2005, at 20:39:56
In reply to Re: Peeks under rock, posted by StrawberriesYum on October 29, 2005, at 19:27:00
I think everyone has different comfort levels as far as how much we disclose about ourselves. There aren't any demands here, and people are very understanding.
The Psychology board is the right one for discussions about therapy. But don't worry if you post something in the wrong place; it will be redirected with a link.
ClearSkies
Posted by StrawberriesYum on October 29, 2005, at 20:54:11
In reply to Re: Peeks under rock » StrawberriesYum, posted by ClearSkies on October 29, 2005, at 20:39:56
Thank you. I think experiencing a kind welcome was helpful for me, emotionally. I am SO looking forward to Tuesday's therapy session . . . . he is a very kind, caring, sympathetic, patient, effective, knowledgeable, soothing, accepting psychologist.
I kind of joke that I have the Good Cop/Bad Cop of mental health care, as my iatrist is, well, very confident, to put it mildly. I've been told he's the best, and he sure doesn't doubt it about himself. Still, sometimes I need a kick in the pants. Blunt and direct are also understatements regarding him. He just exudes capability, and I trust that, although his manner and extreme candor are taking some getting used to . . . lol!
I suppose I'll continue any further discussion over in psychology. Still, this has hopefully been enough of a thread to introduce myself.
Posted by Lucia Francisca on November 4, 2005, at 21:23:10
In reply to Re: Peeks under rock » ClearSkies, posted by StrawberriesYum on October 29, 2005, at 19:04:20
Hi Strawberriesyum. I was diagnosed as bipolar II by the first psychiatrist I saw. Then, other docs thought I might just have major depressive disorder. I just switched from Lexapro to Seroquel; I had a horrible last 2 weeks recently too. So I guess we're not alone, huh?
Yeah, I depend a lot on my husband too. He really tries, but sometimes I think it's too much for him, which is hard for me. My therapist says I need to find more girlfriends for support. It's hard though; I just moved to a new state and had to start fresh.
I've had a few therapists, and the one I'm seeing now I like a lot. She's helped me be more in touch with my emotions, and makes me exercise!, which helps with the moods.
Anyways, I just wanted to say I can relate to feeling so tired of it all sometimes. I hope you get good meds and advice from your doctor, and things are productive with your therapist.
Lucia
> Hi. Nice to meet you, too. I just did the MOSS support test thingie, and my score was 14. I have almost no support system. Aside from my husband, I have just about nobody. And it sucks.
>
> Bipolar Rapid Cycling, very newly diagnosed although been ill since puberty, and the anxiety disorders at least seem to go back till childhood. Maybe the rest of it too.
>
> GAD< SAD< OCD, ugh. Sort of. They are still nailing things down but that's kind of the working group of things.
>
> Personality Disorder, NOS, in addition to the Bipolar, as I seem to be a grab bag of stuff, with some unknown crud as well I guess.
>
> I started therapy late June. After 2 decades of praying for help, it's finally here. And it sucks (in that "difficult" way that therapy sucks, but is also rewarding). I love it, and hate it. Lol. But appreciate it SO much and value it highly.
>
> I am very SLOoooowww to trust, come out of myself, open up, realize stuff, emotionally figure things out, and my ability to DO anything consistently is pretty much non-existent. So the psychologist is showing a LOT of patience with me, which is one reason I'm starting to trust him so much.
>
> Kinda rambling, here. I just . . . am so TIRED of it all.
>
Posted by survivor1 on January 19, 2006, at 15:07:34
In reply to Um, hi. *waves nervously*, posted by StrawberriesYum on October 29, 2005, at 18:17:28
Hi, I'm sorry that I'm not the only one that feels that way. I can't seem to find a rock that will totally hide me from the world yet, you?
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