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Roll Call & Introduction
| Wed, 03-30-2005 - 9:06pm |
Since we've had a number of new folks join us recently, how about a roll call and a bit of introduction!
Hugs,
Marci
| Wed, 03-30-2005 - 9:06pm |
Since we've had a number of new folks join us recently, how about a roll call and a bit of introduction!
Hugs,
Marci
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Hi to everyone, old and young...er, new... ;-) I'm Aislinn. I'm a 23 year old, stay at home mother of 1.5 (the second is due Sep 18), and a wife to a great dh who is in the Air Force. We're in South Dakota now, but hopefully it'll get better with time. (I grew up in Green Bay, WI, so I'm not crazy about the mid-west.) Anyway... I've been bp since I was like 5 (no exaggeration!), but only dx'ed a few months ago. I've been really cycling lately, but mostly all on the down cycle. :-( I'm trying a new med, hopefully a new combo come Apr 4th, and I think it might do some good once we get it stabilized. I'm on Risperdal, but I need an anti-depressant to keep my level mood in the green. Otherwise, the Risperdal just drags me down. Sure, it levels me out, but it levels me on the bottom of the scale. Anyway... Welcome to all the new people! I hope you find this place to be comforting and supportive. I sure have! I hope that you all feel welcome and free to share your struggles and your triumphs with us. Believe me -- you won't find a better group of more supportive ladies anywhere!
So, welcome to all and a general "Howdy" to those I see regularly around here. Hugs to all!
Hello Everyone, I'm Danielle, 27, Married 8yrs to my HS Sweetheart, been together for 14yrs now. We have 2 beautiful children, 7yr old dd & 5yr old ds. Aislinn, We have a lot in common, We too are an Air Force family. We've been in just over 6yrs now and are currently in Colorado Springs. My dd's birthday is Sept. 17th : )
I was just dx bipolar a little more than a month ago and am doing much better now.
Hugs & Positive Thoughts Always,
Hi all!
My name is Danielle and I am 35 (just had my birthday last week!!). I have been married for 6 1/2 years and with my DH for almost 10 years (this sept.). We have 2 beautiful kids, Anthony who's 3 1/2 and Sophie who's 18 months. My MIL is bipolar and I haven't given much thought about her disorder, I just dealt with it. Now, I don't feel like I have the patience that I used to. I am wanting to get educated about BP since it is genetic. I am normally on the Thyroid Disorder message board (I have Graves Disease) and I get such good support there, that I thought I look for a board about BP and I found you all!
Thank you! Danielle
Cindy here. I'm 48...will be 49 in May. I work full time in a small paper mill in NE Wisconsin. I'm divorced and have two children. Derek will be 13 next month (a teenager...ack! more craziness) and Alexandra just turned 11. I was dx'ed with BP several years ago, but I believe I've been struggling with it since I was a teen. I went through many doctors and many meds before I got what I know in my heart to be the correct diagnosis. Medication has helped somewhat, but this illness continues to wreak havoc on my life and personal relationships. I try to do my best, and just keep hoping that people will be able to separate BP from me.
Hi dear friends:
I'm go by Rowan. I'm going to be 37. I am divorced from a member of the Army. I have two DDs, almost 4 and 12.5 yrs old. My XDH is rarely around - hardly visits the kids.
I was Dx'd Aug 03. But I'm positive that I've been Bipolar since childhood. My personal life is rocky at best and stressful...my older DD is also ADD & Bipolar. I work FT as a web developer.
The Bipolar isn't my only Dx - I am also DD NOS - Dissociative Disorder Not otherwise Specified.
I am trying another round of meds...stabilization has been difficult.
But I have a new pdoc who has given me hope that I'll get somewhere!
Hugs,
Rowan
Edited 3/31/2005 4:10 pm ET ET by rowans_trek
I am Missy. I am 30 and have been married for almost 12 years now. I have 3 boys - 10, almost 4 and almost 2. I attend school part time for a nursing degree (eventually) and otherwise am a stay at home mom. We live about 50 miles west of Chicago. We are actually selling our house and moving 10 minutes away, so I guess we like the area, LOL.
I was dx'ed a little over a month ago. I believe I have struggled with it from my teens. It got much worse after some job/relationship/pregnancy issues. I have been on antidepressents for two years with no real results. I have just started Geodon, which seemed to work for like a week, so pdoc just upped dosage. And I am on effexor and wellbutrin. I want the week I felt good back. This stupid disease has been tough on my family. I totally agree with whichever one of you said, you only hurt the ones you love. Sometimes dh is supportive, sometimes not. I have not even told "my" family yet, except 1 sister who is extremely close with dh.
Glad to be here.
(Now, back to the books to try to study...Once again waited until the last minute and probably won't do much. Ugh)
hi all and welcome newcomers. traci here 38 in va. i was diagnosed back in december and the pdoc has been trying to find the right combo for me. we're getting close i think, but still not there yet. to those of you who have been here and know me, although i feel like it right now, i really haven't fallen off the face of the earth. homelife has gone beyond out of control and i'm trying to hold everything together with chewing gum and string and barely have time to breathe. hope to be back more regularly soon.
love and hugs to all,
traci
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