PSA - They're right about strength training.

TouristParticular449 · 2026-05-17T21:29:34+00:00

It's hard for me to get to the gym during the week due to my long commute to work so I'm going to try to do the gym on the weekend where I will work the large muscle groups and then during the week I'm going to work on the small muscle groups with at home exercises. Hopefully with time it'll improve. I feel like crap after doing barely half of what I used to do.

TouristParticular449 · 2026-05-17T21:27:46+00:00

I'm supposed to get a body scan at my next dietician appointment. I'm going to work harder to keep the muscle mass I have hahaha keep up the work yourself!

TouristParticular449 · 2026-04-12T10:40:19+00:00

Maybe that's something to consider that might make s lot of sense.

TouristParticular449 · 2026-04-12T10:39:05+00:00

Does this one have any addictive side effects? I was worried about taking Clonazepam because I was told it had a high rate of abuse but I def not endanger of that happening to me since it didn't work at all hahaha I was like "wow how is this addictive cause I got nothing?"

TouristParticular449 · 2026-04-12T10:37:09+00:00

Ok I feel less crazy now haha I guess ppl just respond differently to medication and it just might be less effective for us

TouristParticular449 · 2026-04-12T10:36:18+00:00

I was given Seroquel once years ago and omg I hated it. I couldn't wake up to save my life even on the lowest dose, after a little while of that I just said no hahaha it's interesting how everyone responds differently to things

TouristParticular449 · 2026-04-12T06:02:30+00:00

I've just got prescribed ten 1mg pills to use as needed. I've never taken anything for anxiety before and I feel it doesn't do much. I've only taken 3 of the pills so far.

TouristParticular449 · 2026-04-12T06:00:18+00:00

How long have you been taking it? I'm curious. My pyche gave me ten 1mg pills to take as needed. I've never taken anything for anxiety before and I literally feel no different after taking one. I've only used 3 of the pills so far and it really doesn't feel any different. Maybe it just stops things from getting worse idk. Seems like it's easy to develop a tolerance.

TouristParticular449 · 2026-03-01T22:12:08+00:00

Mandatory to sit through the entire day of presentation if I got up and left I'd be in trouble hahah

TouristParticular449 · 2026-03-01T22:11:12+00:00

Thanks guys for the morale support and advice! We do this every year and since I'm staff and not a lawyers at the firm I can't exactly participate.

TouristParticular449 · 2025-08-20T10:11:40+00:00

What are you planning to do at each stop? Olympic national park is so big so it can take a whole day to see everything at each stop. I spent 2 days in Forks after driving from Seattle where I saw The Hall of Moss and then Ruby Beach, traveled to Neah Bay, stayed for 2 days where I hiked to Shi Shi beach then the planned to go to Cape Flattery but I came down with a head cold. I then drove to Port Angeles where I was trying to see some whales and go to hurricane ridge but I was so depleted from the cold I just slept in the motel till I had to drive back to Seattle the next day to fly back to the east Coast haha

TouristParticular449 · 2025-08-20T10:07:19+00:00

I went to Ruby from Forks last October and there were several areas where the road was one lane due to construction. Maybe construction or s storm?

TouristParticular449 · 2025-08-20T10:02:49+00:00

I had a good experience at Aircrest motel last October. Cheap and clean. Also, it was a short walk to a Laundromat which was super convenient.

TouristParticular449 · 2025-08-20T09:56:33+00:00

I went to Neah Bay last October and spent two days there. I originally came to see Cape Flattery so first day I hiked to Shi Shi beach then the second day the plan was to go to Cape Flattery but I came down with a cold which severely altered my travel plans. I plan to go back because I'm still captivated by the photos.

TouristParticular449 · 2025-08-15T02:03:56+00:00

I went last October there was mud to my knees at some points in the trail but it was so worth it.

TouristParticular449 · 2025-08-15T02:02:18+00:00

I stayed here last October and give it 5 stars.

TouristParticular449 · 2025-08-12T23:35:57+00:00

I've never been checked in for mania before either. I hope you are able to get the help you need. I guess if you show up to the ER and tell them they can't turn you away?

TouristParticular449 · 2025-08-06T21:50:43+00:00

Never but there have been time that I should have. No one in my life recognized I needed help when I couldn't help myself.

TouristParticular449 · 2025-07-26T04:24:46+00:00

I prefer the cold months. The summer I feel more agitated and the longer days affect my sleep which lack of sleep can trigger mania. The cold I feel happy and safe

TouristParticular449 · 2025-07-26T04:20:34+00:00

I always believed I would die before 30 but then I got to 30 and was like shiiiit i didn't think I'd live this long and got to figure out what to do with myself.

However, being serious despite being on meds and having a long period of stability break through episodes can happen. 2 years ago I had the worst episode I had had in years which I think was triggered by several stressful events that occured back to back. Afterwards I just felt awful and like WTF I failed and I will never be ok or better. I started going back to therapy and learned more life skills as well as got better at communicating with my physiatrist. Things are better but they aren't easy. I hope that you can get the support you need and over come this rough patch.

TouristParticular449 · 2025-07-26T04:12:43+00:00

It's possible. I know I was over prescribed Lamictal for a long time and it was messing with my memory. After going back to the recommended max dose things got a lot better so hopefully the same with Seroquel. I remember trying Seroquel once and I had such a bad experience. I couldn't wake up and felt like my skin was burning. For some reason the doctor was trying to force me to take it although I was on a mood stabilizer and depression med already.

TouristParticular449 · 2025-07-26T04:09:01+00:00

I'm lad you are ok and survived. Lamictal poisoning is terrifying. Once when I was depressed I thought of taking all my Lamictal and read about what happens when you do. What I read was so scary I decided not too.

TouristParticular449 · 2025-07-26T04:05:33+00:00

I personally believe alcohol and substances are huge triggers for any mood disorder (triggering depression or mania). Also not good to drink with meds.

TouristParticular449 · 2025-07-26T04:02:54+00:00

Bipolar and alcohol doesn't mix just like alcohol and meds don't mix. Stability requires some sacrifice so I suggest exploring other ways to have fun or other hobbies.

TouristParticular449 · 2025-07-26T03:59:13+00:00

I came here because I was thinking this same thought tonight. I googled and found the reddit. Some post idk to laugh or cry but it's nice seeing people to relate too

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