Comments on: Living with a Brain Disorder: Kelly, 41-45, Bipolar, PTSD, Anxiety, Insomnia, Fibromyalgia /2006/04/02/living-with-a-brain-disorder-kelly-41-45-bipolar-ptsd-anxiety-insomnia-fibromyalgia/ Health and Science Blog Covering Brain Topics Sat, 29 Dec 2018 04:00:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.0.3 By: Wendy Barry-Breier /2006/04/02/living-with-a-brain-disorder-kelly-41-45-bipolar-ptsd-anxiety-insomnia-fibromyalgia/#comment-1825 Sat, 14 Oct 2006 17:13:14 +0000 http://blog.gnif.org/?p=489#comment-1825 Hi Kelly,
I totally relate to your story. I’m Bipolar I rapid-cycling, PSTD, ADHD Probably and have had it since I was about 14, diagnosed at 37 and am now 50. Used a lot of drugs and alcohol in the beginning for relief, been sober 20+ years with a two relapses. Been through lithium toxicity and 51/50’d almost died, depacote amonia toxicity hair tell out, lots of tremors, couldn’t write and suicidal up to one months ago. Have gone off and on medication. Wanted to give up. There is a solution, exercise, taking meds and lots of rest, plus support groups and talking honestly with your doctor, cognitive therapy, friends and family. I started an AA group for those with mental illness in Oakland, CA called the Sober 51/50’s where you can talk about alcoholism, drug addiction and dual diagnosis, meds, mental health etc.

Blessings to you,
Wendy

]]> By: Moira /2006/04/02/living-with-a-brain-disorder-kelly-41-45-bipolar-ptsd-anxiety-insomnia-fibromyalgia/#comment-97 Sat, 08 Apr 2006 01:18:00 +0000 http://blog.gnif.org/?p=489#comment-97 Hi Kelly,

I’m sorry that you feel so lonely.

What about meeting people with bipolar disorder, PTSD, anxiety, etc. online in a virtual support community?

Come visit Mood Garden at http://www.moodgarden. org. We’re friendly, supportive, informative and entertaining. LOL

Best wishes,
Moira

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