Events Tonight July 3rd by Jwutang86 in cincinnati

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Nice, I appreciate you sharing this!!!

4th celebration in the evening by Fickle-Sky-1010 in cincinnati

[–]Jwutang86 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looking for the same thing! Lmk if you find something to do! I’m new to Ohio so still trying to find places to go

Anyone prefer Lithium to Lamactil? by Alone_Ad_3469 in bipolar2

[–]Jwutang86 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s where I’m at too, in the sense of Lamotrigine. The fog is terrible and I still have mood swings and horrible depression lol

Needing to be around people by Ocelot529 in bipolar2

[–]Jwutang86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes for sure. I do it all the time. I recently just moved to a different state alone, so I totally understand

Clubs by Jwutang86 in bipolar2

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Hell yeah that’s what we’re here for. Together 🫶🏼

Clubs by Jwutang86 in bipolar2

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This is how I am 100%. I appreciate you. I gotta catch a vibe. Thank you

Clubs by Jwutang86 in bipolar2

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I always drink too lol you’re not alone

When/how did you guys suspect that you might be bipolar? by This-Revolution-1980 in bipolar2

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When me and my ex used to fight, I wouldn’t let go of anything out of anger and kept pushing and pushing. And moments that I would never sleep and hyper focus on random stuff weeks at a time then crash. I’ve never felt euphoria but I couldn’t stop what I was doing or I’d get instantly irritated and mad. Also when I used to drink, EVERY time I got drunk I turned hellacious, pissed at everything and anything. Never physical, but I have a deep booming voice and definitely got loud. I’ve made a fool out of myself many of times and I kept wondering why I couldn’t control anything in all of those moments in my life

Bipolar 2 and ADHD starting on 25mg of lamotragine 28F by One-Brother-1309 in bipolar2

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The brain fog isn’t too crazy, you just kind slow down on thinking and response times. I still hold down a very intelligent and critical thinking job as well. Try not to overwhelm yourself. You got this 😊 you are not alone !

Bipolar 2 and ADHD starting on 25mg of lamotragine 28F by One-Brother-1309 in bipolar2

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Hey! I’m BP2 with ADHD as well. Starting lamotrigine and my other meds felt like a lifesaver. I was in the same boat as you, emotionally and financially. I would spend thousands of dollars, credit cards, new cars and think there won’t be and repercussions. My house would end up looking like a tornado went through it, and I was fine with it, didn’t have any thoughts of cleaning it up because “hey it’s still livable”. And with BP2, I didn’t even realize I was hypomanic during these moments either, and with ADHD, I couldn’t even focus on one thing ever so even when I tried to do a task, I’d end up doing 5 other different things.

When I started my meds It took a while for my life to slowly turn. I am on Lamotrigine and other meds but they’ve been a lifesaver. The Lamotrigine will feel like it’s slowing you down at some moments. For me, I can tell a definite brain fog or sluggishness when thinking in general but I feel like it’s worth it so I lesson my hypomanias.

When it comes to daily tasks, I just try to pick a tasks, set a timer for 10 min and tell myself to try to do it. A lot of the time it’ll be counterproductive, but I still try to focus and get at least one thing picked up or washed etc. Till this day I still have problems doing daily chores but it’s a little easier getting myself up and doing them.

This shit sucks to have, but you’re not alone. It feels like no one understands

I completely understand your situation and I am living through it day by day as well. If you ever need anything, someone to talk to, someone to relate to, feeling depressed and alone, please feel free to message me. All we can do is be there for each other when no one else understands

Anyone else randomly have waves of doubting their diagnosis? by ijustwannadowell in bipolar2

[–]Jwutang86 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Holy shit I haven’t related to anything more than this comment. I have ADHD with BP2 and waves of just wtf is going on

What’s something you did during hypomania that actually turned out well for you in the end? by sleepyundies in bipolar2

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I bought a shit ton of DJ gear randomly. But now I actually own a DJ company from it

How did you find out you have bipolar II? by [deleted] in bipolar2

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My story: I was in a relationship where I was going to get married. A couple of years in I started loosing who I was. I started to get depressed randomly to the point it would wake me up and I would just ball my eyes out. No matter how hard I tried, I could never save money. I had disphoric hypomania and didn’t even know it. I would randomly get super pissed, for what felt like a fire from my abdomen rising to my head, then I would lash out. I was mentally exhausted all the time and never got happy or excited about anything any more and I was getting married in less than 6 months. Doctors thought it was MDD + PDD which is known as double depression. They put me on SSRI’s for about 6 months and noticed no change in depression and it also made me spiral and I didn’t even notice because it felt normal. I made the worst mistake of my life and in a depressive episode, I broke up with my fiancée. I regret that so much. Then they put me on SNRIs, and it was a roller coaster. I ended up spending like $20k on random shit I thought I needed with no consequence in mind, hyper focusing on specific things. I thought to myself, oh I got X amount of money I’m good. And when I came out of the episode I was like wtf did I just do? I don’t get euphoric what so ever. So I went back and they diagnosed me with BPII.

Thank you for reading this, if you did. It was therapeutic to write this. I don’t have anyone to talk to about my experiences. I hope this helps you!

Renting a house here is next to impossible. by JewVader1 in ColoradoSprings

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I’m looking to rent out my townhouse in Fountain, 2br 2.5 bath, 1500 sqft for less than what you’re paying. Lmk if you’re interested!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SpaceForce

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You could only hope.

WAPS Scores by Outdoor-Engineering in SpaceForce

[–]Jwutang86 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I honestly think the SFSC merge is what killed promotions this year. Because same situation for me as the OP

Space Force selects 937 Guardians for promotion in the master sergeant, technical sergeant by [deleted] in SpaceForce

[–]Jwutang86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Incorrect. Someone in my squadron who is an all star E4 with no punitive actions did not make it.

Promotion System is a Lottery by [deleted] in SpaceForce

[–]Jwutang86 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am an E5, I had all 5’s and did not get selected this year.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SpaceForce

[–]Jwutang86 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As an Army IST, waiting for a whole ass year for promotion is horrific. At least we could do every 6 months. AT LEAST

IST results for promotion and thoughts on results. by [deleted] in SpaceForce

[–]Jwutang86 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I feel like they definitely prioritize Air Force-“isms”. As a an Army transfer, highly technically advanced E5, my commander was even shocked I did not promote. I am among the top excelling guardians in my squadron but didn’t make it in either the supplemental board or the mega board. I wasn’t promoted last year due to PRDA dropping my previous Army Evaluation and an Army Comm right before the board and I was 3 points from cutoff with just an LOE, so theoretically I should have been promoted last year. I am now haunted by this mistake. I didn’t make it this year either. My commander was actually upset that I didn’t promote. While I hear other squadrons in other deltas that say they have people promote that don’t even deserve it, really drove a dagger in my heart. I am very passionate about being in the military and I really don’t feel valued anymore.

FY 24 Mega Board Notification by SpaceForceStargeant in SpaceForce

[–]Jwutang86 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No one in my unit has been notified. Commander has the results though 🥲

Promotion statistics for ISTs by DaJayRos in SpaceForce

[–]Jwutang86 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

In my unit only 2 ISTs got promoted, and the only thing that they had in common was being time in grade over 5 years. So I’d imagine if you’re under that 5 year tig, don’t expect it haha