I'm home! (Hopefully to stay!)
#197761 - 07/20/05 12:46 PM
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Just an update. They are quite sure of the bipolar diagnosis. Apparently, it goes hand in hand with postpartum depression and OCD. I'm on new meds, and it looks like I'm going to be on meds for life for this.
I feel very drained. It has been a very emotional time. DH has been so supportive - took the day off to come and get me, and is taking tomorrow off, too, so I can ease back into things. Wonderful seeing the kids again - I missed them SO much!
All I can say is this - if you're really depressed, MAKE THE CALL. Get the help you need. It was the hardest call I've ever made, but my family is very proud of me for having the guts to call.
Thank you to all for your love and support. I don't know what I'd do without my IBS family.
Love to all, Alicia.
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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I bet your kids are so happy to have mommy back! Take the love and hugs they give you and eat them up!
It was such a brave thing for you to do, Alicia...making that call for help. You took care of yourself when you decided that things were too much. I am so proud of you...you have been a role model to us all!
Glad your home! 
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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I'm so impressed that you asked for help when you needed it. SO many people haven't learned how to do that yet. It's hard, and you did it!! You should be proud of yourself. That you are making efforts to be healthy and in control is such a wonderful thing for your family. I'm glad you're getting the support you need, and I hope it gets easier from here. 
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Love ya girl!! {{hugs}}
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Have a blessed day!...Rachel
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I have IBS but it doesn't have me!
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And I'm very proud of you too for getting the help you needed. It's wonderful that you have such a great family too....I'm so glad your hubby is being so supportive!! You are so lucky to have such a strong family.
<<Many hugs!!>> to you for coming home We missed you!
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~Cara~
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Alicia,
Juts take it easy and be as lazy as you want to be.
It was very brave of you to call and get help. Good for you!
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*big hugs*
#197776 - 07/20/05 01:02 PM
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atomic rose
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Welcome home! I'm proud of you too for having the guts to make that call... and I hope things just continue to look up for you.
*hugs*
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Welcome home!!! Glad you're doing better....*HUGS*
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*HUGS* Glad you're home and feeling better!!!!!!
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Melissa
Friendship is thicker than blood. ~Rent
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So glad you went for help. Good luck.
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Carol
nós somos o que nós somos e o descanso é merda
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I am soooooooooooo proud of you! I almost had to check myself in several times while you were gone...but I hung in until my next therapy session and my psychiatric evaluation. BUT I knew if I had to check myself in...I would just follow in your footsteps (well, try to...you are so VERY brave I don't know if I could have done it like you!)
I have OCD and bipolar as well. the original diagnosis of a bipolar variant may not be right after all (forgot to tell the doc..cause I forgot...that I've hopped on a plane before, spent loads of money, and other things as well    )
you DID IT! You got help! And you helped me and I'm sure others as well to get help! Thanks to your bravery my pscyhiatry appointment came with a bit less anxiety *hugs*
I love you so much Alicia *hugs* We might BOTH be on meds for life (likely it is), but we deserve happiness and stability!
I'd like to make a toast! To Alicia...a brave, strong, loving, sweet-as-stevia (now THAT'S a compliment!), funny, intelligent,great mom and wife, woman! TO ALICIA!
We love you......thank G-d you are okay...thank G-d for your hubby and children...and thnk G-d you are HOME safe and still YOU!
Love,
Ruchie
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Alicia, that is GREAT news! I'm so glad you're home and so glad you're better. This news just makes my day!
Terri
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Yay!
#197805 - 07/20/05 01:42 PM
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Doing the happy dance for ya Alicia! Nothing like getting home from hospital. 
And definitely kudos to you for making that call. You are one strong, brave lady and a GREAT MOMMY. Never forget that, okay? It was scary you saying you thought you were a bad mom when you're obviously so great at it!
Now lots of baby steps and look after yourself! That'll be the best way to look after that precious family of yours.
{{{{{hugs}}}}}
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Oh Alicia, I'm so happy you got the help you needed and deserve!! That must have been difficult and kiinda scarey but your on the right track now and I hope you start feeling good soon. I'm sure your kids missed you too! We all certainly did!! Lots of love and hugs!
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Continued prayers and support during this time. My very best friend from all my childhood was diagnosed BP last year, and she almost didn't make it to the hospital because she waited to late to ask for help. I'm soooo glad you got the meds you needed!
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God is Faithful!
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I'm so proud of you for making that call. Welcome home and I hope everything goes well. I know you must have really missed your kids.
Barbie
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So Glad that you are home and feeling better. I think you are so courageous for getting help. Good for you! I hope you continue to feel better.
Christie
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Christie
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Welcome home, Alicia. You've got courage!!! Thanks for choosing to seek help.
The drugs initially really wear you out. Rest, dear.
Kate, IBS-D.
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Remember to give yourself time to get back to your normal routine. It will be the best thing for you and your family to try ease into it. Big hugs to such a wonderful hubby too! It's hard for men I think to deal with this kinda stuff (I know it is for my hubby).
Keep us posted and feel free to talk to us all at any time. It was a very brave thing for you to do and we are all proud of you sniff sniff!
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~~~Lisa~~~
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Yay Alicia! I'm so glad you're ok.
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Casey - LOVE the hair. New colour? Looks FABULOUS on you, hon!
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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