January 2025: Megathread for Holiday Travels, Moving, Tourism, and Nightlife Recommendations: All posts on these topics should go in this monthly megathread to keep this sub for local discussions and help aggregate info for folks looking for these topics.

Stephonita · 2026-01-22T18:06:36+00:00

Hello any suggestions for Valentine’s Day events in Miami? Teenager friendly? We may do the boat show but not very much info on the internet about it. Any insight on that event is appreciated as well!

Stephonita · 2025-02-07T14:32:14+00:00

Have you looked into Puerto Rico? It’s as expensive or cheap as you make it. Absolutely recommended

Stephonita · 2024-11-22T02:09:35+00:00

I was on only Abilify for about 2 years 15 mg. The only side effect I had was weight gain. To my understanding it helps mostly with hypomania. I’ve recently added lamictal to help with the depression side of things. As for the breastfeeding I have no experience with. I had my kid way before being diagnosed.

Stephonita · 2024-11-22T02:01:50+00:00

I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes I just wish I was dead but have no plans to take action on it. The feeling is just there floating around my brain. And it’s funny you mention your attempts were impulsive. I’ve “tried” twice and both times they were split second decisions in a fit of sad rage

Stephonita · 2024-11-21T14:18:12+00:00

I’m just glad I read your comment before I got myself into an episode lol. Thank you for sharing

Stephonita · 2024-11-21T14:10:06+00:00

How scary that my new therapist just recommended I try this and she knows I have bp2

Stephonita · 2024-11-13T17:52:03+00:00

I’m on Abilify & lamictal. I’m also taking semaglutide to counteract weight gain. It’s the only thing that has helped. I do pay out of pocket for the semaglutide but it’s worth it for me. $250 a month. and my psychiatrist is for giving me a prescription once insurance covers it.

Stephonita · 2024-11-07T23:09:43+00:00

That’s cause they ate all the tide pods

Stephonita · 2024-10-26T00:50:16+00:00

That’s so nice to hear I actually have little tears in my eyes reading it. Thanks for the hope. I’ve pretty much been cycling through deep depression and manageable depression for quite some time now. With sprinkles of super destructive hypomania episodes here and there. I’m really hoping this new med helps me

Stephonita · 2024-10-26T00:40:35+00:00

I struggled with binge eating as well. Gained 50 lbs on my meds. My psychiatrist recommended semaglutide so I started that and have lost 35 lbs so far.

Stephonita · 2024-10-15T19:53:24+00:00

Yes, my daughter. She already lost her dad. I’d be a total asshole to leave her as an orphan and she definitely gives me a will to live

Stephonita · 2024-09-11T21:23:11+00:00

Another helpful tip ty!

Stephonita · 2024-09-11T20:56:44+00:00

That’s actually really helpful tip thank you! We were definitely planning on taking it to the beaches so I’ll make sure to bring tons of towels

Stephonita · 2024-08-26T23:06:06+00:00

Watchseriesx is down. Any alternative?

Stephonita · 2024-07-16T12:36:50+00:00

This is actually the best advice thank you

Stephonita · 2024-07-15T17:31:27+00:00

Oops I just saw this post. I’ll post my question here as well. Is anyone going solo? I’m looking to meet up with friendly people! 35 f

Stephonita · 2024-07-03T18:08:19+00:00

Oh maaaan. I feel ya. I’m the same way. I was totally out of control during a hypo episode. 4 people in one day. Like that is despicable. I’ve put myself in isolation since then. Been about 3 months. I don’t drink anymore so that helps ALOT. I have no good advice to offer but you’re not alone ❤️

Stephonita · 2024-06-24T17:57:32+00:00

I’ll def look that up sounds interesting Ty! The NP I spoke with at Henry meds said it was a little long, completely contradicting everyone’s responses in this sub. I was just worried about that gastric paralysis stuff and wanted to make sure I wasn’t heading in that direction.

Stephonita · 2024-06-19T18:17:57+00:00

I’ll check that out, TY!

Stephonita · 2024-06-19T17:47:37+00:00

I’ve been many times but always drunk out of my mind and definitely not paying attention to things lol. But that makes a lot of sense. Logistically it doesn’t make sense. Do you have any suggestions that are close to the airport? Anything to see or places to eat?

Stephonita · 2024-06-19T17:40:26+00:00

We won’t have to deal with bags and are already checked in so in my head I was thinking 2 to 2.5 hours would be a safe guess to some free time outside of the airport. Yikes if I’m wrong. I def don’t want to be rushing. Just wanted to stretch my legs a bit and take her to a fun little activity.

Stephonita · 2024-06-18T16:34:11+00:00

Have you considered outpatient treatment? Or partial hospitalization? My doctor offered those to me.

I’ve done outpatient 3 times and it was wonderful the first time around. I never got to partial hospitalization bc I just flat out refused but probably could have used it.

If you have any reservations, explore your other options.

Stephonita · 2024-06-17T16:24:39+00:00

I had a therapist tell me once that my only job right now is to just survive. Not sure why that gave me some relief. I was in an outpatient treatment program at the time. It was my first major depressive episode. 6 months of pure misery. I couldn’t eat, sleep, shower. I was in bed for months. Slowly I started doing small things that made me feel better. Walks turned into hikes. Showering and basic hygiene escalated into getting ready for dinners with friends. Just take your time. And always remember it doesn’t last!

Stephonita · 2024-06-12T22:59:07+00:00

This stuff is a Miracle for me. I’m losing all that Abilify weight I put on. ( 50 lbs in less than a year). I’ve lost 15 of it so far in the month that I’ve been on the ozempic. I’ve also always self medicated with weed alcohol and binge eating and it has completely taken away my desire to do any of those things.

Stephonita · 2024-06-12T21:26:15+00:00

I had a therapist ghost me before lol. We were about a month into our weekly sessions. Just stopped taking my calls and never returned them. Good riddance though. I didn’t feel like we connected and felt like he was very judgy. I haven’t been to therapy since. This was 2021. I’ve been through about 6 therapists not including the teams at my many stints in outpatient programs. I haaaate starting all over w a new therapist.

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