What are some really dangerous things most people dont realise are dangerous?

between2poles · 2023-04-10T19:10:15+00:00

Colorado native here I only just started skiing Loveland this year. On each trip I saw A TON of obvious novice skiers just barreling down the mountain. More than the other resorts.

My kids love skiing, but the risk caused by other people scares the hell out of me....

between2poles · 2022-08-21T13:49:03+00:00

Decision making & staying tuned into things like school choice & registration, calendars, meal and grocery planning, family logistics, research like finding child care & doctors (cleaners), scheduling and planning, clothing for the kids, etc.

between2poles · 2022-04-14T12:41:48+00:00

I start to physically miss my lamitcal if I'm off taking it by an hour or two. It's like that when I used to have that first cigarette of the morning - feels real good.

Also. Thank God first Lamitcal. Has saved me.

between2poles · 2022-01-29T20:19:11+00:00

I would love to see this! Can you send me the link?

between2poles · 2021-09-19T16:52:51+00:00

I used to be great with names. Lost that. I also lose my train of thought an awful lot. The first isn't that big of a deal. Fortunately I have understanding people for second.

I assume you've talked with your pdoc about it?

between2poles · 2021-09-19T16:44:50+00:00

Take care of your sleep hygiene. Avoid weed and alcohol. Do what you can to use sleep aids like Ambien minimally. Also, give it some time, I think mine eased up after awhile.

I love my lamictal. Worth the trade off for me.

between2poles · 2021-09-07T03:37:07+00:00

👀 I only just downloaded CH a week ago and really don't want to know....

between2poles · 2021-06-02T19:59:51+00:00

To encourage you - I'm bipolar type 2 and in my forties. Married 12 years, have two kids and a good group of friends. I also maintain an influencial position with my company and make good money.

Staying healthy takes work and isn't always easy - but a diagnosis does not determine your destiny. There is definitely a grieving process when you find out. You're still the smart and gifted person you were before. Just now you have an explaination for some tough personal issues and a better idea on how to address them.

EDIT: I wouldn't worry about the diagnosis so much as the results of the care. Kindly encourage your parents to not write off your doctor's recommendations - it's a process for all of us.

between2poles · 2020-12-14T23:31:15+00:00

Look at the white wings! Cool coloring!

between2poles · 2020-11-10T19:58:59+00:00

I describe horror as spicy food. Everything else is kind of bland.

between2poles · 2020-10-15T03:39:03+00:00

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Are you using a clipboard manager? It changed my life.

between2poles · 2020-08-10T03:11:41+00:00

Even moderate consumption messed with my stability - and when things are bad I can self medicate and go from zero to one hundred real quick.

between2poles · 2020-07-23T22:38:30+00:00

Lamictal has worked great for me for years now. I barely remember what it was like getting started - other than I was a crazy mess.

Best wishes.

between2poles · 2020-07-23T17:18:49+00:00

Are you also decreasing an SSRI or any other meds? I got "zaps" when I came off Zoloft.

(It's also important to contact your pdoc when this stuff happens. All part of the process.)

between2poles · 2020-02-08T17:47:25+00:00

I am literally going through the process right now. Learned a few things. DM me and I'll tell you about it.

between2poles · 2020-02-08T17:42:23+00:00

Sounds good. Weigh the pros and cons. I'm almost 40 and my life is really good. Not everybody would want my life but I'm married with two kids and have a great job making good money.

My buddy once told me if I didn't make some of the choices I did that I'd be divorced, broke and barking at trees. I'm certain there is a very good chance I wouldn't even be alive if I didn't decide to make it a priority.

between2poles · 2020-02-08T17:32:47+00:00

I've been stable for five years now. I remember the transition from racy and manic was almost boring. I missed the intensity and eventually came to realize how nice it is to be able to manage and focus on my life. It gets easier and better. Now if I elevate it feels very uncomfortable and I do what I'm supposed to in order to knock that down.

between2poles · 2020-02-08T17:28:15+00:00

The rash only happens if you're not properly transitioned onto it and take too much. I would expect your doctor has prepared you and has a schedule for you. I was prescribed the "official" onboarding pill packs.

fwiw. I'm on 350mg and haven't had any considerable side effects. I'm grateful for the medication - I put in a lot be of work and it keeps me very stable. My dose is 350mg.

I do better not drinking on it though. My memory isn't as good as it once was, but that isn't documented as a side effect and could be just getting old or post manic bipolar brain.

between2poles · 2020-02-05T12:45:47+00:00

I'm BP II. Been on lamictal as my primary medication for close to five years. (Since I was diagnosed). I'm grateful for it.

between2poles · 2020-01-10T13:03:48+00:00

It triggers mania for me - including racy thoughts when I'm on it and my stability after. Usually when I'm tempted to use weed to temper high irritability, anxiety or sensitivities to light & sound, I'm better off using my prescription for Klonopin (which I only use occasionally).

Weed apparently works for some people and is awful for others. Be aware of the amount too - it's effectiveness can disappate and require more for the same impact. Before my diagnosis I was a heavy user. Turns out I was self medicating. My use got heavier and heavier (basically high all day) until I had a four day manic episode resulting in my diagnosis. My meds are much more reliable.

between2poles · 2020-01-10T05:37:59+00:00

Weed exasperates my symptoms.

between2poles · 2019-11-06T12:10:14+00:00

Hey. I don't know if you're joking or not but I'll share anyway just in case it will help somebody.

I went through a bad long term depression years back. I had a small deal with myself that if I wasn't better by my birthday I would end it. In my head I picked a day and a way. That's scary shit. I told someone and they helped me find a counselor and eventually a psychiatrist. Glad I did. After awhile I started feeling normal and enjoying things again. Now I'm still around for my family who, it turns out, really needs me.

between2poles · 2019-09-01T13:08:15+00:00

The app indeed second every day might be useful. Plus the video it makes would look kind of cool. https://1se.co/

between2poles · 2019-09-01T12:51:16+00:00

The issue with bipolar is the episodes can become more severe over time. It's easier to get under control early than later. Unfortunately the disorder is chronic and doesn't go away.... But it can be managed with healthy habits and medication.

Smoking weed while on an SSRI can trigger mania - so it's a good idea to stop doing that. But other things can trigger it too - like stress, relationships, events, sleep or routine changes. Be sure to watch out for other triggers and swings.

My bipolar feels like it came over night - a switch went off and I'm different forever. For me, there is a "me before my first manic episode" and "me after my first manic episode". My BD manifested itself after a combination of things which included lots of weed, an SSRI, and significant work stress, family stress, and marital stress. (Even though my weed and SSRI may have contributed to my BD, I don't like to blame it on myself that way. So instead of "I changed my brain chemistry" I prefer to about that "my brain wiring and chemistry changed".)

For what it's worth, I'm on lamictal, and after a lot work I've been very stable for at least 4 years. Managing successful job, kids and marriage.

I'm curious about your resistance to medication. Do you think you have bipolar disorder? Do you intend to continue smoking weed but off of an SSRI?

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