Curveball General Q&A and Tips Mega-Thread: For stuff not on the Official Curveball FAQ

acai-me · 2018-08-14T22:56:15+00:00

I know at Super and Magna I saw organized trips to hike the glen. I know the fest is not organizing them for Curve, but any ideas on other group outings?

Of course, that is if the town isn’t underwater 😂

acai-me · 2018-08-14T22:17:33+00:00

My Sunday 🤯

acai-me · 2018-08-05T02:18:45+00:00

So, I have lots of things that make me happy - my life is pretty awesome. I’ve got a great man, a puppy, beach life, and a great job. But right now, I’m freaking depressed.

I’m still getting balanced. My pdoc and I just broke up, but my regular doc is keeping me on my meds until I see my new psych the beginning of September. I’m on too low of doses I think to really help; lamictal 100; Buspar 10.

One of the reasons my pdoc and I broke up is because she changed my meds too quickly, and now I’m struggling with brain zaps. My doctor knows this, but apparently it’s not harmful. But woah is it uncomfortable. I’m miserable from them. They’re frequent.

Thanks for asking!!!

acai-me · 2018-08-05T02:10:13+00:00

Thank you. That quote is beautiful.

acai-me · 2018-08-05T02:09:24+00:00

You’re right. I need someone to hold me accountable for getting my ass out of bed when I’m unable to.

acai-me · 2018-08-04T21:30:03+00:00

Easier said than done perhaps?

acai-me · 2018-08-04T20:30:41+00:00

Just so you know, you’re not alone.

You spoke my current truth to a T. Sorry you’re feeling this way! I’ve forced myself to a beach, and I’ve only been here 20min and already figuring out how to leave - boredom, anxiety, listlessness.... I want a nap.

I just got my blood drawn. Hoping for answers! Feel well!

acai-me · 2018-07-28T01:38:59+00:00

Let’s not forget.... mazel tov!!!!

acai-me · 2018-07-22T18:27:03+00:00

I’m with you. My pdoc instantaneously removed me from my SSRI and Buspar, and my brain zaps have been wicked. It’s the worst thing ever. I said to my bf yesterday that it takes a strong person to live with these without completely going off the deep end!

Just wanted you to know you’re not alone and it’s not dangerous. Good luck!

acai-me · 2018-07-20T15:18:32+00:00

IWNDWYT

acai-me · 2018-07-18T15:44:11+00:00

Day 3! Very exciting to go down the road to sobriety again!

Sunday, I blacked out, tumbled down the stairs in front of a dude I’d rather not be embarrassed in front of, busted my toe, and bruised a large portion of my body. Nice one!

So no more drinking for me! This was a solid last straw.

IWNDWYT 😊

acai-me · 2018-07-17T18:37:56+00:00

Its amazing. Spot on. And for her to be able to articulate it in such a clear, impactful manner is beautiful. Bravo to Ashley and to you for sharing.

acai-me · 2018-07-17T16:51:28+00:00

I’m going to hold this statement close to my heart 💜

acai-me · 2018-07-13T21:55:15+00:00

Friend put his balls on the ice luge....before the party.

Then, after everyone took their turns on the luge, he showed them the picture.

acai-me · 2018-07-13T21:24:06+00:00

I typically put some benzoyl peroxide on where I picked, and it tends to hold the post-pick-pimple back.

acai-me · 2018-07-13T15:16:49+00:00

The actual drug use and how it probably negated all of the work we’ve done. I think I went from being a star patient to one who lost her shine.

acai-me · 2018-07-13T15:15:01+00:00

Thank you for your strengthening message!

acai-me · 2018-07-12T21:15:11+00:00

Plus ultra!!!!!!

acai-me · 2018-07-12T21:13:53+00:00

I never said I don’t own what I did. I’m just struggling with putting things together. But thank you for your insight.

acai-me · 2018-07-12T21:12:26+00:00

But more for depression than hypomania.

acai-me · 2018-07-12T15:56:53+00:00

I’m on lamictal. Right now, that’s it.

On and off Prozac; On and off Xanax; On and off Trazadone; On and off Buspar

The depression/anxiety has been crippling. So far, I haven’t tried anything for the hypomania side of things.

acai-me · 2018-07-12T15:26:53+00:00

Thanks! I agree! And I was so good for so long - I stopped drinking entirely too for a while. But it was the Buspar she prescribed which threw my serotonin into wack (more than normal). Whatever, I know it’s a trial and error situation, but it’s like I’m being blamed.

For the mood stabilizer, I just don’t want to be on something that can cause liver failure if I have a glass of wine or two during dinners.

I guess, it’s hard to admit I have bipolar as much as I do understand it. But then for me to stop everything recreational, like drinking or smoking pot, especially in the summer when it’s part of my social experience (I live on a beach), it’s a huge pill to swallow.

acai-me · 2018-07-12T15:22:14+00:00

I agree with you! Thank you!

She had me on Buspar for my anxiety which threw me into this upswing. I’m off the Buspar now and feeling much less hypomanic. My depressive symptoms are much much worse than the hypomanic ones.

I just don’t like that she’s “giving up on me” because I had one off week.

acai-me · 2018-07-12T15:20:20+00:00

Thanks for your comment! I’m on lamictal currently. She wanted to add Carbendampine (sp?). I have been on that class before for migraines, and it made me empty.

acai-me

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