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Recent content by rickr1955

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    It's Hard

    Thank you His Blood. No, I'm not doing so great. I had to go back on meds again. (3rd time) Maybe I do need this stuff.
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    Prayer Request..

    Lord amke a way for Sorrowful Soul where there is none seen. Bring stability and security and hope. Lord show forth your purpose during this time and bring in the finances necessary. I trust you for your answer to all these prayers merciful God and thank you for your goodness and faithfulness to us.
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    Hello- I'm New

    My symptoms are similar to what you describe. Mostly depressive. First off let me say that on your bad days when suicidal ideation takes hold, look at those 2 little ones. They need both parents. My father, after many attempts over the yrs finally succeeded in killing himself when I was 18. It...
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    Humorous image

    Thanks, I for one needed that. Rick
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    About Me

    What is "In Our Own Voice"? Rick
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    About Me

    About me My name is Rick. I was diagnosed 5yrs. ago w/BPII. I was 48 yrs old at the time. BP came on rapid and intense. I spent the first 3 ½ yrs in crisis, finally becoming suicidal and requiring hospitalization. Many of my day to day particulars can be read in my “It’s Hard” thread. There...
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    Hello everyone

    Oh yeah, btw, looking forward to your e-mail reply, Rick
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    Hello everyone

    Hi, My antena (sp?) go up at the mere mention of Xanax. I was on it for about 18 mos. For about 1 yr I was taking 14mg a day. Yes that's right 14 mg. Well When for side affects reasons the Dr. told me it was maybe time to reduce the dose, I stopped completely in 7 days. (I needed to get back...
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    How much time???

    I am a veteran, following a finger amputation at work with no insurance I could no longer afford private care and meds. $85 pr 1/2 hr weekly and another $85 for 1 hour therapy twice a month. Then of course the meds on top. I went into the VA healthcare system. Excellent care at our place in CT...
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    It's Hard

    It’s Hard It’s hard to pull yourself up by your boot straps when; It feels like your mind has become a stranger and has turned on you It’s hard to pull yourself up by your boot straps when; It’s so dark inside you barely say two words for weeks on end It’s hard to pull yourself up by...