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grammabobbie

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(02/09/09 08:30 AM)

I have been so depressed lately, and can't seem to shake it. I just want it to stop!!

Bobbie K

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(02/09/09 08:52 AM)

I'm so sorry you are feeling this way, Bobbie. I am a firm believer in the seasons impacting depression. I can't remember where you are at, but is it firmly entrenched in dreary wintery weather? If so, see if you can find someplace where you can get some artificial sunlight. That might lighten your mood. If it doesn't improve soon, call your doctor.

I know someone found a light....does anyone still have that link?

How are your babies? I love your puppy in your picture. Are you spending a lot of "quality" time with them?

Susan

Mom to :
Nathan (12); BiPolar I mixed without psychosis, ADHD, PDD-NOS (Concerta 36 mg am, Clonidine .05 mg am, noon & 0.2 mg bedtime, & Abilify 5 mg at 6 pm)

Hannah (7); healthy and happy (unless you count the HSM addiction)

Abhaya

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(02/09/09 11:08 AM)

Just keep trucking along Bobbie, this too shall pass....I will be thinking of you!

Stacy

mom to my almost teen wonderboy, Cody (dx'd BP, GAD, and Separation Anxiety)

"Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence." -Buddha

Elainekh

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(02/09/09 01:35 PM)

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thinking of you, Bobbie!

Elaine, Mom to DS, 19, seroquel 100mg at night (or when he sleeps, sometimes!!)

terrileew

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(02/09/09 01:41 PM)

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Bobbie, there are lots of resources I could name, but this is one that comes to mind just now. I subscribe to the free newsletter for ideas I can pass on to my daughter. And the latest is about Bipolar Disorder and Exercise. The author of the blog is selling products, and I'm not endorsing them. I did purchase one and my daughter has so far been uninterested. I do find the blog and her newsletter interesting.

http://bipolarhappens.com/bhblog/

Terri
dd is 22

anonymousmom

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(02/09/09 02:13 PM)

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Happy Light

http://www.verilux.com/li...ps/happylite-mini-therapy

It helped Rob when he was depressed due to lack of sun. About 15 minutes a day was good for him.

Connie
Mom to Rob 19yo, ADHD, BP, OCD, ODD Refuses meds
Mom to Brad 26 yo, practically perfect in every way

JoAnnSW

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(02/09/09 03:51 PM)

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I think you wrote in an earlier post that you had a BP diagnosis but weren't currently on any meds? Did I get that wrong? If not, maybe you should talk to your doctor about your depression and see if there is something that would help lift you out of it.

JoAnn, daughter 22, dysphoric bipolar disorder and insulin dependent diabetes, currently controlled with Lamictal, 400mgs, Lithium 450mgs, Seroquel 500mgs, Klonipin 1mg and two types of Insulin

kristin3

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(02/09/09 06:37 PM)

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Bobbie is struggling with liver damage which limits the meds she can be on.

Here is the mood light I have had recommended to me. I have not used it so I cannot speak to its effectiveness. The good ones aren't cheap.

http://www.litebook.com/

Kristin

Alex 12-GAD, mood disorder, 37.5mg Effexor, 3mg Invega, 100mg Topamax BID

Matthew 9-ADHD, dysthymia, 300mg Wellbutrin XL

terrileew

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(02/10/09 08:50 AM)

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There is supposed to be a less expensive on available at Target now. I'll try to find it.

Terri
dd is 22

Rayni

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(02/11/09 01:14 PM)

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I dreamed of many things when he was born ...

Hey Bobbie, it doesn't look like I answered this. I added the link that Terri provided to my blog so that I can go back & read it. I found it very enlightening. I want to go back & read some more. The lights are a good idea too. Nick can sit in a dark room with the drapes closed & never even think to open them. That depresses me so fast.

You know all the things to do, but sometimes it's so hard to do them.

Rayni

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