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Posted by ratgrrl on October 14, 2003, at 17:56:48
Hey everyone--
I've been hanging out on the meds board for a few weeks but have started reading over here a bit more. Sounds like you've just gone through a rough patch, so I thought I should introduce myself before jumping in to the fray.
I am 25, 2nd year grad student in math, bipolar (probably rapid cycling), diagnosed in 1998 (at age 20) on meds ever since with waxing and waning success. This fall has been rough, lots of med changes (horrible zyprexa withdrawal), some impending doctor changes, and loads of insurance problems (it's really hard to get decent insurance as a student...for example my company, and its the ONLY plan I have access to, won't pay more than $1000 for meds...do the math...that lasts me 4-5 months). My most recent mania was last spring, and I ended up out of school (though thankfully not in the hospital) for about 3 weeks.
I have a fabulous girlfriend who you may see post occassionally, screen name faroop. We've been together 2 1/2 years and are planning a wedding/commitment ceremony for May. She's great at dealing with all of the ups and downs, but I think even she got tired this fall, despite an apparent supply of boundless energy.
I may lay low for a bit until I get the lay of the land around here, but I look forward to meeting all of you.
ratgrrl
Posted by Ayla on October 14, 2003, at 18:01:49
In reply to New here after hanging out at the meds board, posted by ratgrrl on October 14, 2003, at 17:56:48
Hello and welcome!! I am new here too. I hope you find what you are looking for here, I know I have.
I look forward to knowing you better and if you need to talk I'm usually around so feel free.
Ayla
Posted by Adia on October 14, 2003, at 18:38:39
In reply to New here after hanging out at the meds board, posted by ratgrrl on October 14, 2003, at 17:56:48
Hi...
Welcome here! I've been here for a short time but found so much support already.Just wanted to reach out and welcome you..
I am glad your girlfriend supports you and is there for you.. :o)talk with you later ...
adia> Hey everyone--
>
> I've been hanging out on the meds board for a few weeks but have started reading over here a bit more. Sounds like you've just gone through a rough patch, so I thought I should introduce myself before jumping in to the fray.
>
> I am 25, 2nd year grad student in math, bipolar (probably rapid cycling), diagnosed in 1998 (at age 20) on meds ever since with waxing and waning success. This fall has been rough, lots of med changes (horrible zyprexa withdrawal), some impending doctor changes, and loads of insurance problems (it's really hard to get decent insurance as a student...for example my company, and its the ONLY plan I have access to, won't pay more than $1000 for meds...do the math...that lasts me 4-5 months). My most recent mania was last spring, and I ended up out of school (though thankfully not in the hospital) for about 3 weeks.
>
> I have a fabulous girlfriend who you may see post occassionally, screen name faroop. We've been together 2 1/2 years and are planning a wedding/commitment ceremony for May. She's great at dealing with all of the ups and downs, but I think even she got tired this fall, despite an apparent supply of boundless energy.
>
> I may lay low for a bit until I get the lay of the land around here, but I look forward to meeting all of you.
>
> ratgrrl
Posted by Liligoth on October 14, 2003, at 18:42:13
In reply to New here after hanging out at the meds board, posted by ratgrrl on October 14, 2003, at 17:56:48
Posted by Zarah78 on October 14, 2003, at 19:21:39
In reply to New here after hanging out at the meds board, posted by ratgrrl on October 14, 2003, at 17:56:48
Hello and welcome from another newbie to this place.
Congratulations on your impending commitment. I'm a sucker for love and lovers.
Good luck and welcome again!
-Zarah78
Posted by Poet on October 14, 2003, at 20:22:57
In reply to New here after hanging out at the meds board, posted by ratgrrl on October 14, 2003, at 17:56:48
Hi,
Congratulations on your pending marriage/commitment ceremony. This is only my second post on this babble page, but have been communicating on psychological babble for about a month.
What I love is that there are so many people out there with the same issues with therapy that I have. Kindred spirits in therapy unite courtesy of Dr. Bob.
Poet
Posted by fallsfall on October 14, 2003, at 23:40:21
In reply to Re: New here after hanging out at the meds board » ratgrrl, posted by Poet on October 14, 2003, at 20:22:57
Welcome.
I majored in Math, too. But it was in the dark ages, really I took Computer Science, but my University didn't have a CS degree. When I got to Real Analysis I was sure that I didn't want to be a "real" mathematician. Love those computers, though.
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