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Progress in slow steps....

Published on 2010-07-09 00:59:00

I had an appointment with Dr. G yesterday and when he asked how I felt, I was able to say, "on a more even plain, but not there yet." I do have fewer highs and lows, especially fewer lows, I no longer go around the house crying randomly through > read more

The Roller Coaster of Meds

Published on 2010-06-08 20:24:00

It's been a while since I've blogged, which, overall, shows good progress for me. I still feel "down", more apathetic than anything, but Dr. G. and I are working on that. We recently tried Abilify, which I'd been on before and couldn't place wh > read more

Really Kind of Bummed...But Feeling Better

Published on 2010-05-21 12:07:00

Overall, I am feeling much better. I am happy, excited, filled with some hope. I am re-starting college to finish my B.A. and then I plan to move on to my master's. That gives me the feeling of empowerment, of being able to take my life a > read more

Dr. G.

Published on 2010-05-12 22:34:00

Dr. G., no, not the Dr. G. of cable television, but Dr. G. is my new psychiatrist. I am incredibly impressed, talk about a change-over and total turn around from a judgmental, withdrawn, and quiet former therapist (the one who told me God was punishi > read more

"God Saved You For A Reason."

Published on 2010-05-11 02:21:00

....Those are the words the nurse pushing me out to the car in the wheelchair said to me. "God saved you for a reason and it was for taking care of those babies of yours and more." Those words resonate with me. I don't know if I am sure it was > read more

Better Times Ahead, Feeling Better

Published on 2010-05-10 11:18:00

Other than the guilt over what I did and what nearly was, I'm feeling better. I have an appointment soon, bright and early this morning, with a counselor who will hopefully provide better coping skills than turning to an overdose. Let me repeat > read more

Yes, I Selfishly Almost Died This Weekend.

Published on 2010-05-09 13:02:00

Friday night I willingly committed a selfish act for which there is no excuse. Stress, yelling, false accusations, horrible words, none of it excuses my selfish actions that almost took me from my beautiful children and from everyone else that cares > read more

Madder than Hell and Ready to Spit Fire!

Published on 2010-05-07 20:15:00

Watching Dr. Phil, I saw the angering story of Tiffany Tehan, the "missing" Ohio mom found with her lover in Florida. She just stated on Dr. Phil that she had no concern for her 13 month old BABY, her CHILD, because she knew her husband, whom s > read more

Nothin' Good To Report

Published on 2010-05-07 15:41:00

I'm sorry to say, I have nothing good to report. I can think of a list of good things in my life, then I can think of a list of bad or frustrating things and either because it actually does or because my perception is skewed, the bad or "negative" ti > read more

Just Can't Distinguish....

Published on 2010-05-01 13:15:00

It's been a while since I've posted. Generally, you can assume I'm doing well when I don't post, I'm in a state of eveness, not a pattern of mania or depression. These last several days though, have given me pause and I just cannot distinguish if I'm > read more