A quick update with the bipolar stuff...
#202048 - 08/03/05 08:53 AM
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I had a great talk with hubby this weekend. I started using a journal- lots of people suggested my doing this. I gave it to hubby to read. It really helped get a good discussion going and a lot is resolved. I'm taking it a day at a time - it's been hard.
I had been carrying around a lot of guilt - that hubby and children didn't deserve me having this and they didn't deserve what the illness entails. I've let go of the guilt - it's not my fault no more than a diabetic can help having diabetes.
Tried on my bridesmaid dress yesterday. It is SNUUUUUUG around the bust and bodice. I need to stop eating for the next 11 days. (joking!) But after they got it pinned it looked OK. I'll post a post wedding pic as promised!!!
Thanks all for your support. I don't know what I'd do without my IBS family.
Hugs, Alicia.
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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I'm glad you doing the writing and your realizing it is not your fault. I'm sure you will be a beautiful bridesmaid...and yes, please post the pics. {{hugs}}
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Hey Alicia. It is great to see you back. I am glad you let go of your guilt. It is tough to do but you are right in letting it go. Please keep us updated on things and again, it is great to see you back!
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Keeping a diary was one of the best things I ever did in my most down time..it helped me so much through tears and happiness. I keep it in the bathroom and write in it esp when getting attacks etc....good luck with everything!!
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Hi Alicia, nice to hear from you! I'm glad you had a talk with hubby and have started a journal. I'm sure this is very difficult for everyone close to you but guilt won't help anything, let it go. You are loved and we look forward to seeing the wedding pictures!
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Taking it one day at a time.....
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I'm so happy you feel like progress is taking place in this new phase of this journey we call life! The most amazing thing to me is your spirit...you reach out to others so much and in so many ways! You are a true inspiration to us all and we are so very proud of you!
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God is Faithful!
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Good to hear from you Alicia. I hope you are feeling much better on your new meds.
Guilt is a killer. Why don't you try considering this situation...what if it were DH or one of your children who was dealing with all this. I'm sure you wouldn't feel any differently...or fell any less fortunate for having them in your lives. You are a blessing to them, as they are to you. Try to have the same compassion for yourself, as you would for any of the loved ones that may have found themselves in the same situation.
lots of love 
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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huge hugs Alicia, sorry that you are going through this.
hang in there
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Hey! GrEaT to see you back!!!!
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Alicia, I'm so glad you are feeling better! The new med must be working. (Can I ask what the doctor prescribed for you?)
As for the guilt thing, I went through that too. But this is nothing that you can help. You just have to accept that and move on. Your family needs you and loves you, no matter what.
Lately, I've been worried that my boys may develop this too. (they will both be off at college next year.) What if they get depressed or suicidal and don't reach out for help? I have talked to them about it, but I don't know that they understand how serious it can get so quickly. Ahhh! Something else for me to worry about.
We're just glad to have your smiling face back on the boards!
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