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Recent content by Laridy

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    Check in.

    Hello everyone, I haven't posted in a while. I've really been struggling this last month. My Mom is celebrating her 80th B-day Oct. 4th and there's a big party planned for her. I've been helping my sisters get ready for it but meanwhile I've stressed out because my inner children aren't...
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    why not me?

    Dear WishingtobenearGod, Suffering is a very difficult thing to go through. Understanding why is not something easily understood. One thing I do know is that God does not wish this upon you or leave you alone in this. He wants to hold you tenderly and weep with you as you struggle. When I have...
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    Keep me in prayer-pdoc tomorrow

    SHerr33, I've said prayers for you and I'll pray for you again in the morning in my am prayer time. God be with you and may the Holy Spirit guide your time with you pdoc. :prayer: :prayer: Laridy
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    Are You High, Low or Level? (3)

    Hi all, Been awhile since I've posted. Computer problems at home and busy at work. Welcome to Crazysage. Sorry for those of you who are ill. Hope the antibiotics work fast and you recover quickly. Also try saline nasal sprays to wash out sinuses. They help clear out the bacteria and stop...
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    "Take, Lord" Prayer by Ignatius of Loyola

    I know these words in a song written by the St. Louis Jesuits. I've always loved them. Thanks for bringing them back to my memory. :thumbsup: Laridy
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    So, I'm new...

    Welcome Crazysage, First off you're not crazy. You might have a mood disorder but you're definately not crazy for that. I hope you find reassurance and comfort here. I do. Meds can effect you at first but a lot of times the side effects will pass away within the first week. If they don't...
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    Are You High, Low or Level? (2)

    Feeling really good today. Hopefully not too high. I'm excited because I got (Holy s...) a $10,000. raise yesterday from my boss and I'm still in shock. So is my dear husband. We went out and celebrated last night. My last job didn't end so well and I think my ex-boss let me go because I...
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    What irritates you?

    Right now I find most everything irritating. This is not a good place for me and is a bad sign. I especially know things are irritating for me when I find I have a potty mouth and bad words keep slipping out at the least provacation and that then irritates me cause I've worked really hard to...
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    *~*~*~*...us Bipolar exsperts on managing skills...*~*~*~*

    All the things ya'll said are great. I also include swimming; especially floating on my back w/ my head in the water listening to the sounds under the water and feeling the sun and breeze on my face. I especially like it when the pool is empty and the sounds are just little gurgles and...
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    anger & bitterness

    Struggler, I'd try just being honest w/ God. Tell Him how angry and bitter you are. Also let Him know you are willing to think about making a change with these feelings and ask Him to help you do this. You might do this as a letter to God. I wrote what I thought was the most awful letter to...
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    Are You High, Low or Level? (2)

    Not sure--struggling feel somewhat down but like the meds are artificially keeping me up. Increased anxiety. Wanting to cry but don't know why. Feel very much like I'm struggling. Request prayers. Thanks, Laridy:sigh:
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    Do you tell?

    I've gone thru different stages in my life. At first I told noone except my husband and my best friend who really already knew cause we met and became best friends in the psych hospital. Later, my immediate supervisor knew cause she hired me while I was being released from the hospital but she...
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    Can God exist if mental illness exists?

    very wise words, lemonflavor Thanks for reminding me. I always wanted to be sitted at the Lord's feet listening to him talk. Laridy:amen:
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    hear a sound

    I know this isn't quite the same thing. I also had PTSD and ever since I will sometimes hear a radio playing. It changes stations. Sometimes the news, sometimes, rock, sometimes Mexican polka, or 50's band music or love songs. It feels real crazy. It's so loud to me I ask my husband to...
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    wanting to check in

    welcome back, I'm new here but I'm sure folks are glad to see you back. I'm also a great one for isolating when things are rough. So good of you to reach out again. Hope I get to know you better. God Bless Laridy