Life is More Than Bipolar Disorder

My weekend walk in the swamp

feeds@yuku.com (shrapnel3469) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:16:33 GMT

I will share with y'all a bit of an email that I sent to a friend of mine to let you in on my weekend escapade.

I went out to the Beverly swamp at 9 AM Saturday morning, and no one showed up, so I went for a walk by myself. I saw a tree swallow land on the road beside me; a Yellow Warbler fighting with a Common Yellowthroat; a pair of Red-bellied Woodpeckers; and a Veery. Oh, and I found a spot where someone had a marijuana crop last year. They had an area...

Life contemplations

feeds@yuku.com (lorilovewell) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:11:19 GMT

I used to wonder how some people seemed to always have things go their way. No matter what happens to them somebody always was there to rescue them. I even resented those people. The more I think about it though I too have had these angels in my life that rescued me when life was bad. I know that I am a pessimist. Not the best way to look at life for sure, but it is really hard to change the way you look at the world. My new boyfriend is definately an optimist. He has been through a...

The struggle continues

feeds@yuku.com (lorilovewell) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:27:48 GMT

I have been moved out from my husband for a while now but things are still tense. He continues to act like a middle school boy and it is so hard for me to act kindly to him when he is calling me names and refusing to take responsibility for his actions. I don't know why I'm surprised. He's been calling me names and acting like a child for a long time. The only difference is that I am no longer willing to deal with this behavior. He came to my home today to pick up the baby...

Finally ready to talk about it

feeds@yuku.com (lorilovewell) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:04:42 GMT

I have been posting for the last month or so about how crazy things have been in my life, without actually mentioning why. I have decided to leave my husband and am moving in with someone else. Things between my husband and I have been rough for a long time. The person I am moving in with I have know since first grade, we were best friends for years. I know that a lot of people are going to be angry about my decision but I'm tired of trying to always be the one to smooth things over...

iam bipolar

feeds@yuku.com (Unregistered(d)) — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:55:02 GMT

HI i start goin to mental health oct 31. I wonder if there any bipolar parents out there? I would like to take to parents that know what iam goin through shan882@webtv.net Iam 25 with 3 kids and a supportive fiancee. were from south carolina.

iam bipolar

feeds@yuku.com (Unregistered(d)) — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:53:06 GMT

Hobbies and Such...

feeds@yuku.com (Sweet Oblivion) — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 15:37:45 GMT

Hey ya'll...

We might have talked about this before - but I'm curious:

What sorts of hobbies do you have? What do you enjoy?

I know sometimes when we're working through the ins and outs of the diagnosis we lose sight of what we enjoy -- heck, when we're in depression it's hard to even remember what we once enjoyed.

How about we use this space to have a memory cue -- something we can come back to when we're feeling down or feeling like we're heading down - and...

had my baby

feeds@yuku.com (lorilovewell) — Tue, 15 May 2007 09:53:26 GMT

I had my baby on May 12th. So far she's been a little angel. I'm pretty exhausted right now though so I may not be around much for a bit. I just didn't want to keep you guys in the dark. She is healthy and beautiful.

Lori

Good news!

feeds@yuku.com (lorilovewell) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 06:39:09 GMT

I got my acceptance letter from dental hygiene school yesterday! I'm so excited. I feel like I may finally be on the right track. My only concern is how much harder it will be this time around with an infant. I don't start until september and my baby will be about 4 months old then. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that she'll sleep through the night by then. I wanted to send an email to my dad and tell him the news but my email is acting up. I guess I'll have to wait longer. It is so...

Keeping Busy

feeds@yuku.com (lorilovewell) — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 13:42:00 GMT

I've been working on my 10 year reunion. I'm on the invitation committee which more than anything is tracking people down. I've been working my butt off and I have made a lot of progress. I like haveing something to do, makes the time go by quicker. Plus I feel useful.

Lori

Internet selling

feeds@yuku.com (lorilovewell) — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 10:39:05 GMT

I just signed up for craigslist.com to sell some of my stuff that has been piling up for years. I've already made one sale. I looked at EBAY but they charge for every post to sell stuff. Any body else done this type of thing. I have so much stuff and I live in one room, granted it is a big room but I just don't have room for everything. Plus the clutter gives me major anxiety. Well, I'll keep you guys informed as to how it goes. To think, a few years ago when I first found this site I...

Good News

feeds@yuku.com (lorilovewell) — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 18:35:31 GMT

I had my ultrasound today and it's a girl! I am so happy, Jeff is a little bummed, he wanted a boy but he said he is still happy. Now, I just hope the tech was right! Also they said everything looked good and the baby seems healthy.

Lori

Hello everyone!

feeds@yuku.com (Piper125) — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 22:02:21 GMT

Hi everyone!

It's been forever since I've been here and I'm totally sorry. You guys have supported me in some tough times.

Here's the update. (Excuse me if you already know some of this stuff, I can't even remember the last time that I posted!)

I graduated from Yale. I found the most amazing support system there and made tons of friends. It was so much better than the first time I was there when I was so alone and frightened. I got my ring and I wear it all the...

Insurance

feeds@yuku.com (lorilovewell) — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:45:14 GMT

I hate insurance. I am changing in January to a different one and was looking through all the paperwork and I swear I'm dumber now than when I started reading. Grrr.

Lori

Introducing ME

feeds@yuku.com (Unregistered(d)) — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 02:50:01 GMT

Well, I just read the thread on where everyone is from. Amazing how well represented I think. Sorry, still waiting for the drugs to saturate my brain.

Anyway, I have been dx since my late 20's back, well my symptoms started in my late 20's, but I wasn't diagnosed until 1990 when I was transferred in my job to Louisville, Ky. I am now back in Oregon living on disability after injuring my back with perm. leg damage and 5 months later dx with Rheumatoid Arthritis, plus service connected...

Worried

feeds@yuku.com (lorilovewell) — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 16:08:35 GMT

OK, I was waiting for my doctor's office to call me back on Friday with my blood test results but they were taking forever so I had to go to my sister's house to get ready for the wedding. I had them call me there. They told me that my hormone level has dropped and that is a bad sign so I have to go in for an ultrasound of Tuesday to see if the baby is still ok or not. So that was quite a blow to me, and then I had 2 days to keep a smile on because my sister was so worried about things...

Great News!!!

feeds@yuku.com (lorilovewell) — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 17:34:01 GMT

Ok I have been coming to this board for a really long time. For those of you who were here from the beginning know how long I have been preparing for this. I just found out this morning that I am pregnant. I took 3 home tests, all postive. I have an appointment with my doctor on Tuesday. It seems so far away. I'm so excited. I guess that is why I have been so tired lately. Wish me luck!

Lori

Snip snip

feeds@yuku.com (lorilovewell) — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:15:25 GMT

I chopped all my hair off...ok, not all of it but a big portion. I cut off about a foot and a half. Here's a pic from the side so you can see it the best. My front angle doesn't do it justice. Plus I just noticed my glasses were crooked in the pic and I looked like a goober.

Training

feeds@yuku.com (lorilovewell) — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 17:55:28 GMT

I decided to work toward running a 5K, I'm not much of a runner, but hope to be in the end. I did my first workout today and feel great. I only have to do it 3 times a week but hopefullly it will help me push though this plateau I have been on with my fitness this past month.

Lori

Karma

feeds@yuku.com (lorilovewell) — Mon, 08 May 2006 22:16:18 GMT

So does anybody out there believe in Karma...I'm starting to. I was a horrible person when I was younger (High School basicly) and I think darn karma is paying me back. I admit, I deserve it for all the crap I put other people through. So do you think I should do the AA thing and try to make ammends or just let it be. I am feeling pretty guilty for mass quantites of stuff.

Lori