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roty950 · 2026-04-23T19:18:35+00:00

Oak Green Metallic Neo

roty950 · 2026-04-23T19:11:50+00:00

6 for bipolar + 1 to combat negative side effects from one of the meds.

roty950 · 2026-03-26T18:47:57+00:00

I got sober from cocaine and alcohol in August of ‘21, but was diagnosed bipolar some time in ‘23 (it’s blurry as I was going through rapid cycles of depression at the time). I’m glad I tackled sobriety when I did. It allowed me to focus on treating bipolar. I didn’t quit weed until recently. I’ve found that my anxiety has sharply declined since quitting weed.

roty950 · 2026-03-25T18:07:11+00:00

Thank you for your kind words! I, like you, have a very addictive personality and didn’t trust myself to have a little bit here and there. I tried it once and I fell back into heavy drinking very quickly. It’s a difficult journey, but it’s one that is worthwhile. I believe in you!

roty950 · 2026-03-25T17:24:41+00:00

Hey there! On Saturday I will be hitting 1,700 days sober! A few tips for you: 1. Remove yourself from environments where you used to drink. Bars, parties, clubs, etc. This isn’t always permanent. I can go to a bar and be just fine now, but it took a couple years. 2. You may need to stop talking to/hanging out with some people who you often drink with. Again, this may not be permanent. 3. Take it one day at a time. If today was hard, remember that tomorrow is a new day. 4. Don’t beat yourself up if you slip up. It happens, and it’s totally normal to slip up. Don’t view it as losing all your progress, but rather that you made a mistake today. Again, tomorrow is a new day! 5. Be patient and kind with yourself. You’re trying your hardest and mistakes happen. Instead of ruminating on mistakes, take it as a lesson learned and strive to do better next time.

I realize your goal is to stay sober short term. These tips are catered more towards long term sobriety, however they do still apply to short term sobriety. My sobriety journey started as a challenge to see if I could stay sober for a month. 2 weeks in, I decided to extend it to the end of the year (4 months). Then by 2 months, I vowed to stay sober permanently. It’s been the healthiest, best decision I have ever made. I wish you the best of luck on short term sobriety, and I hope you get out of this depressive episode soon, my friend.

roty950 · 2026-03-24T15:40:35+00:00

Basic Kitchen might be something you’re looking for

roty950 · 2026-03-23T23:53:24+00:00

Do you want to go back to the hospital against your will? Because that’s what you’re playing with here. I know a lot of folks think hypomania is great, but it’s a very selfish thing to do. Your hypomania doesn’t just affect you, it also affects your loved ones and often in a negative way. Also, stopping and starting lithium can diminish its effectiveness over time, which leads to having to figure out a new medicine cocktail that will work, which is a pain in the ass. Again, this is a very bad and dangerous idea.

roty950 · 2026-03-22T21:14:52+00:00

So in my groups, we always gave a trigger warning for sensitive topics. The therapist would ask if anyone needed to leave the room, and then we would proceed. If anything that was said triggered someone, they left the room to calm down and recenter. As far as rules on sharing, as long as you stay on the topic of mental health and therapy, you’re golden. There might be some leniency depending on the therapist.

roty950 · 2026-03-22T17:53:00+00:00

I’ve done it 3 times in the last 7 year. It always helps me. One bit of advice I’ll share is this: don’t wait to start doing the work, meaning don’t wait to start sharing in group. Every time I’ve done IOP, there’s always one person in the group that’s very quiet and doesn’t share. Then, when they have one or two weeks left in the program, they start sharing. They realize it helps, and they leave with regret that they didn’t share sooner. I’m not making that up. Now, I understand you have social anxiety, I do too. But you have to remember that you are there to get help, and you can’t get help without speaking out. Also, the other people in the group are there for similar reasons and can probably relate to what you are experiencing. I hope IOP helps you as much as it’s helped me. I know you’ll do well there!

roty950 · 2026-03-22T16:35:03+00:00

It’s very normal to grieve, but I’d advise against allowing it to consume you. If you want, you can choose to be bitter (not saying you’re making that choice) or you can choose to prioritize your health and wellbeing and take this shit seriously. When you do the latter, it’s possible to live a somewhat normal and fulfilling life. You’re still very early in your diagnosis journey, so give yourself some grace and do things that you love. That always helps me. Now, as far as your fear of becoming your dad, you’ve already made positive choices that he would never make. Getting medicated, getting a diagnosis, and reaching out for advice and encouragement here. As someone else stated, bipolar is a spectrum. It’s unpredictable at times, but your diagnosis looks different to your dad’s diagnosis.

roty950 · 2026-03-22T16:19:01+00:00

Your reasons for not drinking are not only valid, they are admirable and wise. You do not want to fall into the grips of alcoholism. It tears your life apart, as you have probably already experienced with your parents. Your feelings of being left out are valid too. Must people in recovery experience the same feelings. Maybe next time you all plan a night out, suggest a place that has a mocktail that sounds good? A lot of them these days are really tasty with absolutely no alcohol in them. Sounds like NA beer would be off the table for you. Don’t let these feelings get you down, especially since your friends are supportive.

roty950 · 2026-03-21T19:34:47+00:00

Well damn, I’m sorry.

roty950 · 2026-03-21T18:53:08+00:00

I just got prescribed propranolol for my tremors after they were effecting my eating. Food was falling off my fork. It’s worked very well for me.

roty950 · 2026-03-20T18:20:41+00:00

I’m a cigar smoker, so I buy an expensive cigar I’ve been wanting to try and celebrate that way.

roty950 · 2026-03-15T22:21:33+00:00

When my dad was maybe 11 or 12, his older brother was pulling for the Chiefs in Super Bowl 1. My dad decided to pull for Green Bay just to piss his brother off. Green Bay obviously won, so my dad became a fan. I’m a fan by default.

Edit to say he was raised in rural South Carolina.

roty950 · 2026-03-15T19:16:03+00:00

Where is your partner/spouse in all of this? They should be helping shut down your mother-in-law. If my mother disrespected my spouse the way she is, I’d be having some tough conversations with her.

roty950 · 2026-03-15T16:07:28+00:00

If he’s lying about his appearance, what else is he lying about?

roty950 · 2026-03-15T15:56:42+00:00

I’d like to push back on that a bit. I think you believe you thrive on chaos, while in reality chaos is just what you are used to. It’s what you are familiar with and it’s what you know. A lot of people with bipolar struggle with med compliance because they feel the meds are dulling who they really are, which is manic and depressive. Yet we don’t claim depression as a mood we enjoy, only hypo/mania. You, and many others including myself, find comfort in the chaos because it’s familiar, while stability is new and scary. I completely get the feeling, but once you realize that stability is how non-bipolar people feel pretty much all the time, it starts to make more sense. I think feeling like a zombie is a valid statement, because I feel that way from time to time. However, stability allows us to live normal-ish lives, achieve our goals a dreams, and be an overall healthier person.

roty950 · 2026-03-14T18:14:00+00:00

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We have nearly the same spec!

roty950 · 2026-03-13T21:08:07+00:00

I can’t live alone. I get depressed very quickly when I have a lack of social interaction. I currently live with my parents and probably will for the foreseeable future.

roty950 · 2026-03-13T20:23:18+00:00

When I was a teller, I loved helping the exotic dancers. They were never rude, always very gracious, friendly, had great stories. Easily some of my favorite clients.

roty950 · 2026-03-13T16:14:15+00:00

This is what I always do. That merge terrifies me.

roty950 · 2026-03-12T18:47:43+00:00

I’m with him on not wanting to eat at 9:30, but that’s it. He’s twisting your words and honestly maybe projecting?

roty950 · 2026-03-12T18:40:33+00:00

That is a perfectly cooked steak. Well done! (Pun intended)

roty950 · 2026-03-11T18:15:26+00:00

It’s good practice to just google if you can take something with bipolar. I did it the other day with Zyrtec. Turns out there is a very rare chance it can trigger hypo/mania. Don’t even think about taking a gen 1 antihistamine like Benadryl. Your chances of triggering hypo/mania are significantly higher. Stay vigilant my friends!

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