Hi Im New here

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Registered: 07-07-2007
Hi Im New here
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Sat, 07-07-2007 - 6:58pm
Hi all Im new here my name is stacey and i am 30 years old i was diagonsed bipolar I when i was 17. I also suffer from panic and anxiety attacks. I live at home with my mom still cause i can't make it on my own i have tried and failed miserably :( sometimes i wish i could get away from all the structure. I hate taking my meds but i know i need them and my mom is always reminding me to take them. and btw she was just diagonsed bipoal as well; so its kinda funny that she is telling me to take my meds when im like did you take yours. she doesn't have the manic eposodes as bad as i do and she is more depressed she only takes two pills a day i take 10 to 12 im on limictal two of these nast pills,trazadone three of these,cymbalta only one of these,resteral 2 of these ,ambilify one of these. plus i have to take singulair for my asthma and regulary take ibuprofen for my back and meds for migraines. so sometimes i get really tierd of taking them but alas it is life. i am currently unemployed and waiting for my disability to get approved its in the lawyers hands now so it could take another two years lol. well thats about it for me oh one more thing i am a pet nut i have 7 dogs, two tortosies, two frogs, a snake, a bird, and hermit crabs. the pets really help me keep my life in perspective as they need me to care for them.
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Registered: 04-27-2006
Sat, 07-07-2007 - 8:42pm

Welcome Stacey !!!


I am glad you found our board. You will find a great group here that are supportive and knowledgeable.


Now days it is hard for most people to make it on their own so don't feel ashammed. The way costs are people need a roommate or spouse to help them out. It is great your mom is there for you and she seems supportive.


I know how long the process is to get disability. I waited a long time too. It finally went through a couple years ago for me.


I love animals too. We have a dog...only one pet for now. That is so cool you have all those little friends around. Animals can bring out the very best in us and make our lives brighter. I want a turtle, but I have never cared for one before so I am nervous about actually getting one. I don't want to accidently do something wrong and kill the poor thing.


Keep coming back and posting. Read the post titled with

     ~ Tina ~

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Registered: 09-01-2004
Sun, 07-08-2007 - 11:55am

Stacey,


Welcome to the board, I'm glad you found us!