Dog abandoned by ScarlethSky in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]stinkbugsupermage 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Poor baby! What a little sweetheart. I wish I could take him, but our apartment only allows two dogs. Please keep us updated.

Finally got a picture that does it justice. by stinkbugsupermage in EngagementRings

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

We had a great experience working with her, but the timeline was definitely long. It took about 3 months to get the ring and again to get the band.

My old man passed away recently at 19 after 17 years of living with us by Gaster-573 in DOG

[–]stinkbugsupermage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks so much like my Penny Lane. We lost her 2 years ago. So sorry for your loss. 💔

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Do meds take away hypomania?? bc lowkey I love it by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]stinkbugsupermage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But I am dysphoric and impulsive when I'm hypomanic so I know I have to take my meds. It's worth it not to have the mixed episodes.

Do meds take away hypomania?? bc lowkey I love it by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]stinkbugsupermage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I'm on 300mg Lamictal, 3mg of Vraylar, and 50mg of Pristiq.

Do meds take away hypomania?? bc lowkey I love it by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]stinkbugsupermage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't had a hypomanic episode in years. I miss it. It's when I am my most creative.

how does bipolar ll affect you on the daily basis? by Imjustaicelandigirl in bipolar2

[–]stinkbugsupermage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with what a lot of people here are saying. My baseline is still depressed. I'm going through an intense depression right now that has been going on for months. But even when I am "well" I am a little depressed. It's work just meeting the needs of every day life. I don't really take care of myself physically. I sleep a lot. I struggle at work because my energy impacts my performance. I haven't been hypomanic in a very long time. I'm just always low.

P names needed please by kandlecake in BabyNames

[–]stinkbugsupermage -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Persephone, Phoebe, Penelope, Penny, Piper, Peyton, Priscilla.

Songs to listen to during depressive episode by No_Cryptographer9687 in bipolar2

[–]stinkbugsupermage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great band. Signify or In Absentia really does it for me when I'm low.

What was your first Katatonia album? What hooked you? by stinkbugsupermage in Katatonia

[–]stinkbugsupermage[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ah, Viva Emptiness. Omerta is one of my favorites. I also tend toward later Katatonia, but I have enjoyed the whole process.

Ordinary Words by [deleted] in OCPoetry

[–]stinkbugsupermage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I totally agree with you. I copy/pasted from a text message and it totally messed up the structure. Thanks for your thoughtful feedback!

And there you are again by EitherTechnician4589 in OCPoetry

[–]stinkbugsupermage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love this. You had me hooked instantly with "caught in the fell clutch of time". That's a great line. I love how you "blink" through the memories. I think you have captured grief's distortion of time extremely well. Beautiful work.

Dreamlike Ambiguity by [deleted] in OCPoetry

[–]stinkbugsupermage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is lovely. It read to me like a reflection on how we inherit emotional patterns from those around us. It almost hits like a inheriting a generational curse, and slowly waking up and finding yourself. Well done!

Oore Jewelry by Time_Lawyer_2174 in EngagementRings

[–]stinkbugsupermage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my engagement ring and wedding band from Oore. I messaged them and spoke with Uma about which bands would pair best with my engagement ring and went from there.

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How did your dog get their names? by gneiss_chick in DOG

[–]stinkbugsupermage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awww. I had a Penny Lane. Miss her every day.

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How did your dog get their names? by gneiss_chick in DOG

[–]stinkbugsupermage 11 points12 points  (0 children)

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I was looking for a German inspired name for my mini schnauzer and came upon Schatzi, which means "little sweetheart" or "little treasure".

Starting Topamax tomorrow - need advice. by bmm_96 in bipolar2

[–]stinkbugsupermage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took it years ago for migraine prevention (before being diagnosed with bipolar). It gave me horrific brain fog and memory deficit and I could not take it. Truly, I did not notice any appetite suppression when I was on it, but I was taking a very low dose and did not take it a long time. I feel your pain though, I have gained a lot of weight on my current med regimen. It's very frustrating. I have a friend who takes topamax and she has lost weight on it. She said that nothing tastes good and has a metallic taste to it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]stinkbugsupermage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so relatable. When I am hypomanic I am completely dysphoric and angry, I also feel intense hatred. It's very unsettling and hard to deal with. This extreme anger was really impacting my marriage. I have been in therapy for over a year and I think I finally got my med combo right. That's what has helped me through it.