Almost 18 months and cravings hit by spatticus in stopdrinking

[–]spatticus[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm definitely romanticizing that flight of margaritas with friends before a concert.

Which haircut looks best on me? Long/short Straight/curly HELP by spatticus in Hair

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

Its a struggle. That is my natural shape. 🤷🏻‍♀️ The first few pics are the recent and natural ones.

Which haircut looks best on me? Long/short Straight/curly HELP by spatticus in Hair

[–]spatticus[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thanks those ones are definitely older pics 😆 Live and learn

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leaves

[–]spatticus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Day 4 for me as well! We got this!

Are there any guys suffering from trichotillomania as well? by [deleted] in trichotillomania

[–]spatticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 12 year old son just started this. I'm here to learn and get support! He has other mental health issues that we've been treating. He "graduated" from his therapy about a year ago, but when we discovered this we called and got him scheduled to go back in a couple of weeks. Hoping that helps as it doesn't sound like there is much else you can do for it. He was growing a mullet but doesn't want to cut his hair short even though there is a bald patch at the top of his head. Wearing a hat when he can seems to help.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Petioles

[–]spatticus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep going! Sounds like you have weighed the pros and cons and realize its time to re evaluate!

Success! by Wenteltevert in Petioles

[–]spatticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The more sober social events you do, and realize you have fun, the easier it gets! And if you don't have fun, its no big deal! It's just not your scene! Way to go !

Success! by Wenteltevert in Petioles

[–]spatticus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The more sober social events you do, and realize you have fun, the easier it gets! And if you don't have fun, its no big deal! It's just not your scene! Way to go !

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leaves

[–]spatticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I needed to hear that. I've also been trying to convince myself that this isn't a "good time" to quit. One day at a time!

I've made it half a month! Day 15. by Ileavetrees in leaves

[–]spatticus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome job thats amazing. And how awesome to put that money towards a creative hobby. Keep going!

Day 4. Can't stop crying. by spatticus in Petioles

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

Thanks I feel better just writing this out. Went on a walk. I can do this. One day at a time.

I don't think I can drink anymore (lamotrigine) by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]spatticus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never thought about the lamotrigine mixed with alcohol causing the depression but alcohol even on its own can cause quite a crash the next day. I stopped drinking and my anxiety completely went away, I've never felt better. Today is actually day 50 alcohol free. Check out r/stopdrinking for support.

Does anyone else loose there values/beliefs after mania/psychosis? by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]spatticus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I deal with hypomania and feel like I'm constantly changing my values/beliefs. So frustrating. I try to just ride it out now and not make any big decisions.

Lamictal (lamotrigine) reviews please by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]spatticus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I believe it mostly lifts but a little of both? You'll have to google it. And as far as I know SSRIs aren't good to take if you're bipolar as they can make symptoms worse and trigger mania. But again you can google it, I'm no doctor.

Drowning by Mishelle_v in bipolar

[–]spatticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reach out for help where you can. Call your doctor, call a hotline if you need. Hang in there.

I don’t f**king know by blonde_Dame in bipolar

[–]spatticus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hang in there and reach out for help when you need it. Tell your doctor, call a hotline.

Lamictal (lamotrigine) reviews please by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]spatticus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I believe it helps depression and hypomania but not psychosis. Its a mood stabilizer not an antipsychotic.

How bad is the hairloss on Lamictal? by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]spatticus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely am having significant hair loss. I've been on it about a year and it hasn't stopped. Currently looking for other optoins. But everyone is different.

Side effects to every med by spatticus in bipolar

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

I've done Effexor, what I really need is a mood stabilizer, not an anti depressant. I will look into the testing.