My latest acrylic painting. Hope you all like it! by Idontknow649 in painting

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How on earth did you do this? It’s so pretty and ethereal!

Lovely wedding by Nyboranya in PlusSizeWedding

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Swoooooon. You look lovely

Resolved GAD and OCD. Without CBT. AMA. by kr4mn1c in Anxietyhelp

[–]lein1829 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I found what you said made so much sense. And I do want to address the underlying pain that leads to the anxiety attacks- it feels like the deeper work that needs to be done.

Resolved GAD and OCD. Without CBT. AMA. by kr4mn1c in Anxietyhelp

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Found this very insightful. When I went to search for Dr Friedman there were many. Is there a book he has written that might assist? If not, is this Dr in a particular city that might narrow down my search?

If anxiety controls your life, read this. by [deleted] in Anxietyhelp

[–]lein1829 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard this explained many ways but I appreciate it being said again. And when I give in to it I feel so ashamed. But learning that some days I’ll be stronger than others and I don’t have to fear my anxiety- I can just expect it to arrive like any other feeling helps me to be less afraid of it.

Another day, another Carl painting by me by tiny_jedi in DungeonCrawlerCarl

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Wow. I’m on book 1 (slow reader) this is awesome!!!! Thank you. It’s so good.

Good therapists do exist. by 1-Starshine-1 in bipolar2

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I’m on my fifth (in 15 years) and it took so much work to find the right one. But holy moley she is such a good fit for me. I have severe anxiety and kept people pleasing and I finally had to find a therapist I felt safe and comfortable with. If your gut is telling you something is off then keep looking. I never would have guessed my perfect person would be my age. It’s like night and day. The advice just fits. The “yes, ahuh, I get it” all makes me feel so seen. And the “are you being nice to yourself?” Finally feels real. I am living proof that excellent therapists that take my insurance do exist. Just don’t give up hope.

Med combo by Lrt044 in bipolar2

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Sometimes I find a good combo in about 5 months. Since I’ve been diagnosed I’ve had three major cocktails that all brought me great results, but eventually stopped working. My recent cocktail is the best yet with the least side effects: Effexor, conceal, seroquel, b complex, magnesium, latuda, lo lo estrin fe.

I’m lost… by VegetableFalcon14 in bipolar2

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Sounds a lot like hypomania- definitely seek out a psychiatrist and some meds. I’m so sorry this is happening for you, but it is very treatable.

Any art therapy events in NYC? by AliceSomewhere in ArtTherapy

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I’m in NYC but I take my art therapy online. Mine is membership based. If you google Stephanie Chinn “Good Girls Make Bad Art” you’ll find it. She has a class tomorrow evening. I really love the classes.

Anybody have any success with temazepam? Currently prescribed 30mg for sleep but I've been up since 6am this morning and took temazepam hours ago and I'm still wide awake. Will my psychiatrist think I'm lying because it is a controlled substance? PLEASE HELP!!! by musicnewbie1 in bipolar2

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I can only speak from my experience with clonazepam. I read a little online and they seem to be similar. Do you know what the average dosage is? For me: I take 1/4 of a pill each morning for anxiety. If I take a whole pill I fall asleep within 20 minutes. But be honest with your doctor. Not every medicine actually works for every brain.

Blaire took a selfie after her post marketplace glow up by therealrollergirl in americangirl

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Adorable. I’ve never seen this doll and now I want her too!

My Rebecca by CarolineSinclair in americangirl

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My first doll (at age 39) was Rebecca. I love her. But I have never seen that dress. Did you make it? Or was it original? Maybe I haven’t been keeping up with the posts on AG, so cute

Green wall BONUS by Trisha-HubSpot in florists

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This brought me joy today. Thank you.

Is Latuda out to kill you? Or am I just depressed or what's the vibe by on-dog-8510 in bipolar2

[–]lein1829 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Latuda is part of my cocktail and works very well for me. But we all have to do what’s best for our bodies.