Welcome, Anne (anneo59)!
 

Hello Anne, :Wave-Hello:

Thank you for your reply on my thread and

Welcome to the Bipolar Forum!

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I just took a quick look through and saw that you posted here a while back too... you were commenting I think on rest helping you with mania and depresion, so I take it you are bipolar?

How are you doing these days?

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welcome anne!
pull up a comfy chair.
We are here to listen and offer support.
bizi

Welcome Anne

Glad to see you.

We are here for all the help you need.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

Anne Welcome to neurotalk. Brokenfriend :grouphug:

Anne...
 

Thanks for posting. I am glad you are here. This is the very best site, thanks for joining us.

yes, dxd w bp disorder
 

thanx, that's a long story, there are some other issues too, but that's the main dx. More later on all that. Thanks so much for your welcome!:)

sleep issues with bp aspect
 

am off and on w this, mostly ok, when things are not triggering. Have set of coping skills and tools which I can talk about over time. Just wish I'd do better when things are not routine or triggering. I know that can be a tough issue for anyone. Take care and be well!:)

your baby is so pretty!
 

TY for kind welcome, and I love your pix. I'll post more in future. Got a few fur babies myself and I love them dearly!:)

hariet pic
 

Oh dear, I think there's a tuff story behind your photo of your baby. . . .no need to comment if not necessary. Can relate to such stuff!:hug:

not too bad at moment, thanx, have been thru a good bit since
 

I first posted on this site back in June. Hope to be on more and participate and get to know some of you all better. Have a great day, all!!!



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Hi again
 

There you are, Anne!

Thanks for sharing a bit with us, and it's good to see you! :):hug::hug:

It is precisely those "non-triggered" episodes which are a real challenge with Bipolar... they can just hit out of the blue. When it happens fast, it is hard to know what hit you, too. We all struggle with that -- you are not alone.

Yes, it is as you surmised about Bizi's sig pic... sad tale. :o Bizi has other kitties though... we have a thread somewhere with her kitty pix, I'll see if I can find it. :)

I myself *looooooove* cats, but I have been in a kitty-deprived state for longer than I care to recall... d/t home situation being unsuitable for a cat. :(

have a great day!

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back at ya, love kitties, too but
 

there was a time I couldn't keep them either. Have two cats and a dog, and they are my babies now as my three boys are grown, and no grandkids yet. But a lovely little greatniece, but don't get to see her much. Yes, as far as BP episodes, it does help to remember I'm not by myself here. Doing ok today tho and wishing you the best, today!:D

Thanks, Anne! :) Glad to hear you are well today. :)

You have a lovely family. I am glad you have the cats and Cleo to keep you company. :)

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yes I lost my harriet to oral cancer a couple of years ago....
my sweet baby girl....
thanks for mentioning her. She was a beautiful cat and so sweet.:(
bizi

status update
 

BP has been rapidly cycling, trying to stabilize. Thanks so much for asking! How about you?:(

lovely family, thanks Waves
 

Yes indeed, Waves, furbabies love one unconditionally, but I also do have a very nice human family and some good friends, tho of course, there are issues, as with anyone. Blessed, I think! If I manage health and bipolar, others seem to enjoy me more and I enjoy them, as well. As well as being helpful. But animals just love ya! Got three sweet granddogs I keep too, now and then, and a beautiful greatniece. Middle son and his wife trying to start family. You take care now!


:hug:Thanks, Anne! :) Glad to hear you are well today. :)

You have a lovely family. I am glad you have the cats and Cleo to keep you company. :)

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Waves, second reply
 

I can understand sometimes one can't keep pets, been there myself. You are so right about BP triggers. I'll look for Bizi's cat thread as well. Take care, my friend!:D

Thanks all, I do consider myself blessed! Just want to
 

manage BP and other health challenges better so I am not such a burden, seems that way sometimes. I've been on the other side of this too, so I know how it goes. It's really ok. Some of you all can prob relate, one way or the other. Thanks, and you all have a lovely day!:grouphug:

Hariet is so pretty, Bizi, and
 

I can relate. Have had a few precious babies over years I have been close to. Pain very hard. It is great to remember the fun, love and good times, tho, and she looks precious! Be well, my friend!!!!!!


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thanks anne. I will try to find the other cats photos.
bizi

Hi all, gonna find and post some pix of me and fur
 

babies sometime in next week, unusually busy cuz of company, but ok. Looking forward to doing so. Thanks for everyone sharing!:grouphug:

Hi Anne,

I hope you are enjoying your visitors. :)

Bizi managed to find the thread with her pictures... she brought it up to the first page, but in case you miss it, here is the link:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread136044.html

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Hi Annie,
 

Welcome to Neuro Talk. Lots of good people to talk to on this forum. After a bit it is more like a very extended family. There really is some good talking going on. ginnie:grouphug:

hi, yes in need of some prayers and well wishes, as well
 

as BP cycling issues, we have a lot of family and personal issues now, and going thru some really tough times. But I think I'll be ok. Just lots of difficult stuff to deal with right now and don't feel like doing anything. And feeling sad and lonely as well. . . and worthless, though I know some of this is mental health issues. But it will pass. Best to all!

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I am sorry that you are feeling these strong emotions. I am hoping that you feel better tomorrow after a good nights rest.
bizi

I hope things start looking up for you soon Anne. Sorry you are struggling these days. :(:hug:

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thanks folks, it's really ok, so many folks worse off and
 

I thank all of you for your kind words. One just has to keep going as best one can!!! Enjoyed everyone's kind notes and Bizi's link is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing! I generally try to make the best of things, even in hard times, with BP, and other health issues. Had some low points this past week, tho, but doing a little better. A little anxious bout some things but it's under pretty good control now! Much love and hugs to all!!! Hope everyone doing ok!:grouphug:

Hi Anne,

Good to hear things are going a bit better. Keep on keepin' on! :)

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thank you for checking back in, glad that you are seeming to be better.
one day at a time.
bizi

Thank you waves, sometimes the
 

keep on keeping on is one foot in front of another, and the little pleasant things in life, like sunshine on your face, your pet, etc.

:hug:

One day at a time and thanks
 

for the reminder, Bizi. It is often small things that help us to get thru to seeing a purpose. I call them life's tender mercies, such as getting sweet notes from friends. You take care!


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my darling cat Sweetie has passed on
 

We lost our long time family member, Sweetie, recently. A very difficult time. We had her ten years and she was already grown, so we don't know how old she was. Fortunately, she went fast, even before we could get her to the vets! And we were all with her. Really bittersweet when she left. She began to really suffer, so we were glad she was out of pain. We will never forget her. She's with us still, in our backyard.No icon really fits here. Maybe

Hello Anneo
 

I am sorry for your loss. Having all of you next to her, was the greatest gift you could have given her. The pets we come to know, are part of our families. Sweetie was well loved. ginnie:grouphug:

Hi, Anne,

I am so sorry about your loosing Sweetie.

M

:grouphug:Anne

I'm so sorry for your loss of sweetie.

Donna

I am sorry you lost your fur baby.
I lost mine too. she is in my signature line....My sweet baby girl harriet.
maybe you could post a picture of her or put her into your signature line if you need help doing that just ask. I will try to help.
bizi

I lost my other cat about 6 years ago. It was sudden,and painful. I cried for two days. Then I adopted another cat within a couple of days whom I have now. I'm so sorry that you lost Sweetie. BF:hug::hug::hug:

passing of cat
 

Yes, thankfully, we have another cat named Kenny, so that helps as well as our dog Cleo. Both have seemed traumatized as well, especially Kenny, so we are working with them on it. Thanks and take care and I appreciate your sharing! It was hard to move her food and water bowls and I often am ready still, to call her, but it is getting better!!! With time!

picture of Sweetie
 

yes, somewhere I think I have some pix of Sweetie, and I'll see what I can do, before too long. Good idea!!!!! Like Harriet. I have a son who might help me, but I appreciate your offer and will keep that in mind! Take care, Ann:hug:

Thank you Donna
 

It is getting a bit better with time. We are all still looking for her it seems, other folks and animals in our family! Taking a while!:hug: