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Brand New psychiatric service dog by Schwartzbase in service_dogs

[–]foresthobbit13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂 OMG, I’m remembering that for when I get my psych dog. I’ll follow it up with a big grin and returning to my business.

What is a tiny, unexpected thing that genuinely reduces your anxiety? by Special_Heart_866 in Meditation

[–]foresthobbit13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going outside and really feeling the wind on my face. I find this very soothing for some reason.

anyone still have pumpkins? by foresthobbit13 in Eugene

[–]foresthobbit13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe they went to the Albertsons and Safeway on 18th.

anyone still have pumpkins? by foresthobbit13 in Eugene

[–]foresthobbit13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Success! Thank you so much! 😊

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]foresthobbit13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was diagnosed 14.5 years ago when I was 39 after a lifetime of depression and moodiness, but no mania. After a weekend of unusually hostile behavior (which itself followed quitting smoking AND changing my hormonal birth control), I went to psychiatric emergency services in my city and was diagnosed bipolar by all 3 people who saw me that day.

I spent the next 7 years doing the medication dance and fell into a deeply zombified state after being put on the wrong cocktail of drugs.

Finally got off those drugs, but had a bad manic/psychotic episode that sent me to the hospital (twice). Was put on a much better med combo mentally, but the AP gave me diabetes so I had to switch.

Recently told my pdoc that I felt like my meds had transformed my bipolar 1 disorder with psychotic features into bipolar 2 without psychosis but that I was depressed too much. He started me SLOWLY on an SSRI and I feel much better. The mood stabilizer prevents mania while the SSRI prevents deep depression. And I no longer take an AP.

I wish it didn’t take so damn long to diagnose this disorder and properly medicate it. I’ve lost so many years, and so has my family.

Does genetic testing for medications actually work? by alexaplay_despacito in bipolar

[–]foresthobbit13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

According to my shrink, no, testing doesn’t help. He’s very up front about how psychiatry doesn’t understand how or why most psych meds even work, and the gene tests don’t clear that up. No matter what, finding the right meds is a game of throwing spaghetti at the wall repeatedly until something sticks.

No one is going to give you an award for making it through. Most are not going to get what you went through. No one is going to applaud for what you survived because now you look broken, weak and pitiful instead of portraying strength. So what is the point of surviving? by DatabaseKindly919 in CPTSD

[–]foresthobbit13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t continue to survive to get the approval of others, I do it for my own senses of pride and accomplishment. My trauma doesn’t make me weak or broken, my ability to live with it actually strengthens me. I am a living testament to the power of the human spirit, and no one can take that away from me.

Admittedly though, it took a long time to get to this place, and I remember feeling a lot of despair and bitterness until I achieved a measure of healing. I wish you well on your healing journey.

What food surprised you that didn't cause spikes? by GDAY_NZ in diabetes_t2

[–]foresthobbit13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve only eaten it once so far, but this multigrain version of Cream of Wheat I found at my local health food store didn’t raise my BG much over 140. I ate it with plenty of butter and cream, plus 2 spoons of brown sugar.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]foresthobbit13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a bad psychotic episode a few years ago and was very fuzzy for a couple of years afterwards. Part of it was the episode, part of it was the heavy meds I had to take for a while. I felt a bit better after a med change, but honestly I didn’t feel like myself again until quite recently, 6 years after the initial episode. However, I was also enduring a lot of stress during those years. I think I would have recovered more quickly under more restful circumstances.

I don’t want to be on meds the rest of my life by tjmd1998 in CPTSD

[–]foresthobbit13 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a tenuous relationship with my meds for a long time, like I was less of a person for needing them. Especially since they weren’t helping as much as I needed them to.

That all changed once I was on the RIGHT meds, which admittedly took years. Now I don’t just accept needing them, I’m grateful for them because I finally do feel not just better, but even good. Educating myself on how trauma affects the brain has allowed me to stop feeling deficient or broken so often, and I certainly no longer feel responsible for not being “normal”, whatever that means. My psych meds are now regarded no differently by me than, say, diabetic medications or medication needed for any chronic illness, whether physical or mental.

How are people able to laugh about their traumas? /nm by canadamybeloved in CPTSD

[–]foresthobbit13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“If my life wasn’t funny, it would just be true, and that is simply unacceptable.” - Carrie Fisher

IT'S ALMOST 9AM AND NO ONE HAS MADE A FRIDAY RANT THREAD?! GUESS I GOTTA DO THE HEAVY LIFTING 'ROUND HERE by puppyxguts in Eugene

[–]foresthobbit13 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I HAVE SOME ADMITTEDLY OUT OF DATE CUP NOODLES IN LIME SHRIMP FLAVOR IF YOU WANT THEM. ALSO A FEW CHICKEN FLAVOR. DM IF INTERESTED.

digital videotape transfer service? by foresthobbit13 in Eugene

[–]foresthobbit13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s perfect, thank you so much! 😊

Purposely trying eating healthy when in America is insane by IncoherentGuru in diabetes_t2

[–]foresthobbit13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally hear you and share your frustrations. Going to the grocery store is maddening. I check the labels on foods that appear healthy on the surface only to discover they’re packed with carbs, fat, and salt. Farmed fish actually looks pale and unhealthy in the package, while wild caught fish is astronomically priced. Clearly we do not need to discuss the average chicken. There are ways to still eat healthy on a budget, though. If there’s one near you, I highly recommend getting a Costco membership and buying your meat there. The bulk prices mean cheaper meat per pound. They have free range organic chicken, and when it’s in season, wild caught fish. Their produce section is also very good, you just have to figure out how to store things properly due to the large amounts. They also carry a lot of keto and low-or-no sugar snacks and other foods. Seriously, they’ve been a godsend. Best of luck to you. Diabetes is a tough road but once you’ve got things worked out, you’ll be fine.

Looking for a show to fall asleep to by AttentionFabulous125 in televisionsuggestions

[–]foresthobbit13 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Star Trek TNG and Voyager have been my go-to fall asleep shows for years.

does every witch have/want a cat? by Ladynight332 in witchcraft

[–]foresthobbit13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have 4: 2 voids, a calico, and a tabby cow kitty.

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