Good going Bree! I am doing well, but I may have to stop watching live criminal trials, cause I want to drink afterwards.
No Drinks Club
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, Dec 12 2009 09:41 PM
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#201
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The only way out is through.
Posted 27 February 2013 - 09:43 PM
Dx:
Bipolar I & Anxiety. Self diagnosed cunt.
My New (old) Meds: (previously these kept me the most stable)
Lithium ER 1350 mgs.
Lamictal 200 mgs.
Klonopin 2 mgs.
Practicing CBT, DBT, and ACT self-help therapy.
Crazy since the 80's!
#202
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Posted 05 May 2013 - 11:30 AM
Back down to one week in the No Drinks club. I spent the better part of 3 months in a nasty depression and relapse. I have been attending AA meetings and found that they really help me, although I know they are not for everyone. I just want to do anything possible to keep my sobriety. I am tired of my life being ruined by alcohol.
smiling despair. no solution, but constantly exercising an authority over myself that i know is useless. the essential thing is not to lose oneself, and not to lose that part of oneself that lies sleeping in the world. -albert camus
dx: bipolar I [w/ psychosis], anorexia nervosa, borderline traits, some flavor of anxiety disorder
current rx: lamotrigine 200, olanzapine 10, clonazepam 1.5
past rx: lithium carbonate, divalproex sodium, topiramate, levetiracetam, paroxetine, trazodone, doxepin, quetiapine, paliperidone, ziprasidone, risperidone, trifluoperazine, methylphenidate, phenobarbital, lorazepam, temazepam, buspirone, hydroxyzine, zolpidem, ramelteon
dx: bipolar I [w/ psychosis], anorexia nervosa, borderline traits, some flavor of anxiety disorder
current rx: lamotrigine 200, olanzapine 10, clonazepam 1.5
past rx: lithium carbonate, divalproex sodium, topiramate, levetiracetam, paroxetine, trazodone, doxepin, quetiapine, paliperidone, ziprasidone, risperidone, trifluoperazine, methylphenidate, phenobarbital, lorazepam, temazepam, buspirone, hydroxyzine, zolpidem, ramelteon
#203
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I'm too damn busy trying to stay alive
Posted 07 May 2013 - 05:32 PM
I haven't abused alcohol in a long time. I've had only a few drinks in the past few months in moderation. They were surprisingly not enjoyable. I hope everyone is doing good and well.
Dx: Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar II depressive type, history of Panic Disorder, agoraphobia, alchohol abuse, previous Klonopin addiction.
Rx: No medication at this time but participating in a fully functioning DBT program.
Past Rx: Lamictal 200mg, many various med changes and tweaks. And unsuccessful ECT.
#204
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Posted 07 May 2013 - 06:35 PM
I'm a member of the No Drinks Club..20 days from 1 year alcohol (and benzo) free! Woo! I've been having some dreams where I am in a drinking situation and end up drinking, or coming really close to it, but in real life I haven't had many issues. I want to know if it's possible for me to have one drink here and there but even though AA did NOT work at all for me, it made things worse, I'd still feel bad. Like I'd have to "start over" on a sobriety count. I don't know. Weird stuff. I do miss partaking with my close friends though.
current dx: SZA-bipolar type
current rx: Wellbutrin XL- 450 mg, Lamictal- 200 mg, Risperdal- 1 mg, & Propranolol- PRN
(past dx: MDD, PTSD, BP II, BP I)
(celexa, prozac, abilify, navane, benzos, buspar, trazodone, effexor xr, lithium,vistaril)
"If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together.. there is something you must always remember. you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. but the most important thing is, even if we're apart.. i'll always be with you."
Winnie the Pooh
#205
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Posted 12 May 2013 - 08:19 AM
I really miss drinking with my friends too, but I have learned that I can't just have one or two drinks. It always turns into a binge, and often turns into a bender. I don't feel that I have control over my alcohol consumption, and I am always wary of having something bad happen, like it has done in the past.
Speaking of not having any control over drinking, my new sobriety date is May 11, 2013.
Speaking of not having any control over drinking, my new sobriety date is May 11, 2013.
smiling despair. no solution, but constantly exercising an authority over myself that i know is useless. the essential thing is not to lose oneself, and not to lose that part of oneself that lies sleeping in the world. -albert camus
dx: bipolar I [w/ psychosis], anorexia nervosa, borderline traits, some flavor of anxiety disorder
current rx: lamotrigine 200, olanzapine 10, clonazepam 1.5
past rx: lithium carbonate, divalproex sodium, topiramate, levetiracetam, paroxetine, trazodone, doxepin, quetiapine, paliperidone, ziprasidone, risperidone, trifluoperazine, methylphenidate, phenobarbital, lorazepam, temazepam, buspirone, hydroxyzine, zolpidem, ramelteon
dx: bipolar I [w/ psychosis], anorexia nervosa, borderline traits, some flavor of anxiety disorder
current rx: lamotrigine 200, olanzapine 10, clonazepam 1.5
past rx: lithium carbonate, divalproex sodium, topiramate, levetiracetam, paroxetine, trazodone, doxepin, quetiapine, paliperidone, ziprasidone, risperidone, trifluoperazine, methylphenidate, phenobarbital, lorazepam, temazepam, buspirone, hydroxyzine, zolpidem, ramelteon
#206
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Posted 24 May 2013 - 05:41 AM
I really miss drinking with my friends too, but I have learned that I can't just have one or two drinks. It always turns into a binge, and often turns into a bender. I don't feel that I have control over my alcohol consumption, and I am always wary of having something bad happen, like it has done in the past.
Speaking of not having any control over drinking, my new sobriety date is May 11, 2013.
I drank. More bad things happened. New sobriety date is May 23. Maybe I should stop posting in this thread until I can get my shit straight.
smiling despair. no solution, but constantly exercising an authority over myself that i know is useless. the essential thing is not to lose oneself, and not to lose that part of oneself that lies sleeping in the world. -albert camus
dx: bipolar I [w/ psychosis], anorexia nervosa, borderline traits, some flavor of anxiety disorder
current rx: lamotrigine 200, olanzapine 10, clonazepam 1.5
past rx: lithium carbonate, divalproex sodium, topiramate, levetiracetam, paroxetine, trazodone, doxepin, quetiapine, paliperidone, ziprasidone, risperidone, trifluoperazine, methylphenidate, phenobarbital, lorazepam, temazepam, buspirone, hydroxyzine, zolpidem, ramelteon
dx: bipolar I [w/ psychosis], anorexia nervosa, borderline traits, some flavor of anxiety disorder
current rx: lamotrigine 200, olanzapine 10, clonazepam 1.5
past rx: lithium carbonate, divalproex sodium, topiramate, levetiracetam, paroxetine, trazodone, doxepin, quetiapine, paliperidone, ziprasidone, risperidone, trifluoperazine, methylphenidate, phenobarbital, lorazepam, temazepam, buspirone, hydroxyzine, zolpidem, ramelteon
#207
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Posted 06 June 2013 - 09:10 AM
Okay, so I'm going to try this... I've been sober for a week now, attempt before that lasted for about two weeks but I'm seriously looking to get sober for real.
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Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it so it goes on flying anyway. Mary Kay Ash
Posted 06 June 2013 - 03:51 PM
My experience is with soda, and I've never touched alcohol (unless you count the sip I had on my 21st birthday), but soda and I don't work together. I hope that's OK for the thread.
Today's day one for no more soda for awhile. I got to cheat on the soda last weekend. It's my goal to make it to my vacation with my grandparents, on the 28th, where I will allow myself to have it for a week, then give it back up again. Hopefully this is OK...if not let me know.
So day one for me! Congrats to everyone on this thread.
Current diagnoses: Bipolar 2, ADHD: combined type, GAD, OCD, {mostly recovered}, gluten intolerance, caffeine intolerant, insomina, hyperthyroidism
Medication: Adderrall xr 30, adderral ir 5mg, trazidone 100mg, and cloratizill...can't remember the spelling
DIDN'T WORK: Concerta, abilify, buspar (more to this list, but I can't remember them all)
New favorite nickname: Writehellarandomshiny
Warning: I tend to be associated with EXTRA LETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTERs and caPSS. 
And keyboard slam happy. Sorry in advance. I think I'm locked into a stage of 24/7 hyperactivity.
“Always forgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them more.""Unless your name is welcome, you're not a doormat."
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Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it so it goes on flying anyway. Mary Kay Ash
Posted 11 June 2013 - 11:33 AM
Wow. can't believe my last post was only a few days ago. But I've made it this far! It seems like an eternity, but I keep going stronger.
I'm not going to drink today...what about you?
Current diagnoses: Bipolar 2, ADHD: combined type, GAD, OCD, {mostly recovered}, gluten intolerance, caffeine intolerant, insomina, hyperthyroidism
Medication: Adderrall xr 30, adderral ir 5mg, trazidone 100mg, and cloratizill...can't remember the spelling
DIDN'T WORK: Concerta, abilify, buspar (more to this list, but I can't remember them all)
New favorite nickname: Writehellarandomshiny
Warning: I tend to be associated with EXTRA LETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTERs and caPSS. And keyboard slam happy. Sorry in advance. I think I'm locked into a stage of 24/7 hyperactivity.
“Always forgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them more.""Unless your name is welcome, you're not a doormat."
#210
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Posted 12 June 2013 - 12:00 AM
I have a problem with both wine and diet dr pepper. Besides the fact that neither are good for me, I can't afford either since I am on state disability and expect to be on Ssdi in the next few months. I don't seem to be doing well. I am hoping when my income decreases I will be able to quit both.
Bipolar 1 with psychosis
Current meds: geodon 160mg, seroquel 500mg, prolixin 5 mg, lamictal 500mg, rozerem 8mg, clonopin .5 mg, Provivil 200mg
Current meds: geodon 160mg, seroquel 500mg, prolixin 5 mg, lamictal 500mg, rozerem 8mg, clonopin .5 mg, Provivil 200mg
