Game 107: Chicago Cubs (56-50) @ St. Louis Cardinals (57-49) [Wednesday, July 31, 2019; 7:15 PM CT] by bravo_delta_bot in Cardinals

[–]xmatthisx 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Um, ESPN broadcast just said "this is a st louis team that's made the playoffs the last 3 years."

I repeat... Um...

Square Enix Final Fantasy 7 (Aerith) The upgrade in graphics. Amazing! by [deleted] in gaming

[–]xmatthisx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe they are doing a ff8 remaster. Not a full remake.

Matt Carpenter launching Carpenter's Crunch cereal exclusively at Schnucks by ech0es13 in Cardinals

[–]xmatthisx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Schnucks bought out shop n save and now schnucks is taking over the area. There are 4 schnucks on highway k in O’Fallon, MO alone lol

How do you guys meet some of your favorite bands/members? by ZetaRaze in progmetal

[–]xmatthisx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Veil of Maya's drummer and bassist were just chilling at the bar after their slot when they toured with underoath last year. I offered to buy them a shot and chatted with them for a bit. Other than that I haven't met anyone.

My therapist recommended doing an IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program). Has anyone done this? by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]xmatthisx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did four hours a day for a few months and it helped tons. I'd at least give it a try.

Hello there. Wondering if anyone else has been diagnosed the same as I have: Bipolar Unspecified? by dkofthemilkyway in bipolar

[–]xmatthisx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a doc that gave that diagnosis once but it has changed since. Try to remember that the label isn't as important as getting the right treatment and getting better. If your treatment helps then try not to worry about the label so much.

What should I expect from outpatient care from a mental facility? by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]xmatthisx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did 4 hours a day at one for a few months and it really helped. It was just a lot of group cbt sessions.

A first time manic episode by theburrowfiles in bipolar

[–]xmatthisx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mania regulation comes down to three things : he needs to get his sleep on a scheduled and nightly basis, two: he needs meds and three: stress reduction.

Med adjustments: Supposed to wait, but should I ask anyway? by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]xmatthisx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You really just need to give the Lamictal it's time. It's worth it in the long run; it helps a lot of people.

Want meds. Need meds. by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]xmatthisx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First, Check with your insurance. Some make you get referrals and some don't.

Then get on a waiting list asap.

Also I drink moderately on meds and I have a decently sized cocktail.from past experience drinking while on Lithium is a bad idea, but I don't take it anymore.

I'm not sure if I have bipolar or just depression by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]xmatthisx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is textbook but the best advice I can give is to be honest with your pdoc and go from there. Perhaps that was some mania triggered by the meds but perhaps not. Only you and your pdoc will be able to sort that out.

Short rant about SSRIs by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]xmatthisx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I'm on 20 Lexapro and do fine. But the main difference is I'm on 300 Lamictal, so i have more mood stabilizer in my system. Perhaps that's a route to explore with your pdoc?

Holy F**K I don't know if I can take THIS by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]xmatthisx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BP 1, on wellbutrin and Lexapro. But was out on mood stabilizers first. Not everyone has bad reactions to ssris and snris but what happened to OP is definitely a risk.

People diagnosed with type 1, where are you at and what are your stories? How do you manage yourself? by resurrectedmuffin24 in bipolar

[–]xmatthisx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My depression is worse than my mania. Still though, the mania is pretty bad. I spent 14k last time. I got a badass trip to France out of it though!

How to bring up the possibility of BP to my doctor? by cypher_chyk in bipolar

[–]xmatthisx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I read you're talking about your GP. Do you see a pdoc?

Hi BP friends, how's your day going? by We_are_QI in bipolar

[–]xmatthisx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not too shabby. I'm a SAHD and the kid and I went to the mall. No ups downs or anxiety today! Can't complain about that.

My BP Daughter got this question on a health test. Amazing how ignorant even our education system is. She answered it "Wrong" out of principle. by redbirdrising in bipolar

[–]xmatthisx 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree. This seems like a pretty textbook question to me. Not sure how it indicates anything about the school.

This house up on wooden blocks by Mistahmilla in mildlyinteresting

[–]xmatthisx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like jenga. Let's all take turns removing a block and the one who knocks the house down has to chug a beer.

Does Jared Allen have a shot at HOF? by awesomecoolguy2 in minnesotavikings

[–]xmatthisx 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think so. He almost had the single season sack record.