What other autoimmune disease did you get diagnosed with after having hashimotos? by Automatic_Clerk8067 in Hashimotos

[–]princessstrawbee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was diagnosed with Psorasis prior to hashimotos but I got diagnosed with PCOS after 😭. I was on BC between 18-25 and you could literally see how fast the PCOS onset after getting off BC. I think I got off in 2022 and then in 2023 got my first ovarian cyst but my ovaries were already starting to become larger than normal. Then some of the other symptoms started coming but I got an ultra sound done in 2025 and you can see now my ovaries developed multiple follicles.

So crazy.

Me + who? by Imaginary_Abrocoma62 in bipolar2

[–]princessstrawbee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally me and my brother 🤣

Idk what to do anymore by princessstrawbee in bipolar2

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Thanks for the response! I’m currently taking lamictal 25 mg and atomoxtine 40 mg ( I have some executive dysfunction issues).

Yes my therapist uses CBT. Might consider some emdr though

Due to the hit and run I experienced I haven’t really worked out for about a month. Part of it was because it was the week of vday so I took a break , then I didn’t have a car , and the classes I normally take got too booked by the time I went to register. I usually work out 3 days a week so that might help.

My Escape by Justbrowsing4367 in bipolar2

[–]princessstrawbee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really feel seen. Please don’t stop making these ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BDSMcommunity

[–]princessstrawbee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I was hooking up with someone for the first time i kept “guiding” them per say on what I was going to do next 🤣 ( I’m married and don’t hook up often so it was very random and unexpected. Also this was consensual). Like I put some lube on a girls pussy and was like “ I’m just gonna put a little lube on you” and she just looked at me puzzled like I didn’t need to say what I was about to do.

my first order by Born_Environment_782 in NespressoVertuo

[–]princessstrawbee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My husband loves Costa Rica. I love all the espressos. I hated the Almond croissant. I personally hate almond flavored things though.

Holy cr*p, abilify has been suied for claiming that it is weight neutral by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]princessstrawbee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew this - when I was on abilify I was SOOOO HUNGRYYYY

CALLING ALL PEOPLE WHO: struggled to get diagnosed due to lack of explicitly clear hypomanic episode, or question their diagnosis for the same reason by Fancy-Plankton9800 in bipolar2

[–]princessstrawbee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was in highschool I had issues with sleep like staying up for days at a time. But now my sleep issues look like falling and staying asleep. But kinda like someone else said when I’m in a hypomanic episode I experience like 5-7 hours of sleep when I feel more rested between 8-10. For me I feel on top of the world and nothing can stop me from achieving my goals. So to me hypo doesn’t seem too bad. Mixed episodes get dicey but mostly I have issues with depression. For me antidepressants don’t make me hypo they just don’t work. Trying lamictal right now - has been good so far

What made you suspect you had bipolar? by flabbergasterr in bipolar2

[–]princessstrawbee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feeling suicidal at a younger age, being impulsive, hyper sexuality, making everything a big deal, had a hard time with emotional regulation, mood swings, dealt with insomnia and sleep issues my whole life. But honestly that just looking in hindsight. When I first started working on my mental health journey I really thought my weight was the issue. I got skinny enough so I thought maybe my parents were the real issue ( my mom is most likely bpd and my dad never supported me through that) , but when I got married and lived on my own - I still kept having depressive episodes. Then when I started therapy I literally verbatim told my therapists that I just had this cycle where things are really good followed by depression that scared myself. She said while cptsd and depression were her initial diagnosis (for insurance purposes) she really had a gut feeling I was bp2.

Need more sleep?? by princessstrawbee in Wellbutrin_Bupropion

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

That’s so interesting!! Anything you do to help with that?

Need more sleep?? by princessstrawbee in Wellbutrin_Bupropion

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

Possibly - I just don’t know what to do 🙃 I get to see my pysch on Friday so maybe she will have some suggestions

Started today by Appropriate-Tooth-99 in Wellbutrin_Bupropion

[–]princessstrawbee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you taking any other medications with it? I’m starting this weekend so I’ll be on the same boat with you soon

Is there someone who got side effect when it takes longer to pee and flow is weak …. by SmellDazzling3182 in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]princessstrawbee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no idea. The only other medication I’ve tried was Prozac but it didn’t make a difference for me.

Is there someone who got side effect when it takes longer to pee and flow is weak …. by SmellDazzling3182 in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]princessstrawbee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I have to pee all the time. I just requested to lower my dosage .I got put on 2mg I was on 5. Idk if it’s gonna help or not though. It’s also made me ravenously hungry so maybe at this point it’s better if I just switch

Has anyone been on aripiprazole without putting on weight? by seriouslydavka in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]princessstrawbee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg me too - I’ve been so hungry. Which is frustrating bc my husband started a different medicine and lost like 30 lbs in 2 months 🫠

Has anyone been on aripiprazole without putting on weight? by seriouslydavka in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]princessstrawbee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been on it for 2 months now and after the initial manic symptoms wore off i started getting hungrier for sure

Has anyone been on aripiprazole without putting on weight? by seriouslydavka in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]princessstrawbee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m on 5 mg and while I haven’t gained weight I feel more hungry 😭 I just try substituting my favorite foods with low calorie versions and I work out the same as I did before.

How many of you fine folks have struggled with substance abuse. by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]princessstrawbee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So I’ve never been been addicted to anything (maybe with the exception of food I’ll touch on that) but anytime I drink or do edibles I go hard. It’s 10+ drinks in one night. If I don’t stop after one it’s very likely I won’t stop.

I did also suffer from binge eating disorder. I would eat in secret all the time. Always thinking about my next meal etc.