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everything

i go to a psychatrist
i go to a clinical social worker (therapist)
i go to aftercare support group AT a hospital
i have started to go to NAMI meetings
i read about my illness constantly (books and internet)
i still fuction rather poorly (basic needs)
i there anything else that you can think of that i should do for my self that i am not doing?
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Dear KarenRuth

You are obviously a strong individual, who tries over and over to help herself and don't give up. I admire you for that.
What do you mean "function rather poorly"? What are the activities you wish to do better?
Are the cycles of the Bi-Polar disorder very frequent at your case?
Do you have a family or are you living on your own?

I am currently seeing a psychiatrist for the purpose of diagnosis. I am probably schizophrenic. Maybe we can help each other. You obviously have very strong spirit - you should remember that.

In greatest sympathy and admiration

Your friend
Naomi
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Dear KarenRuth

You are obviously a strong individual, who tries over and over to help herself and don't give up. I admire you for that.
What do you mean "function rather poorly"? What are the activities you wish to do better?
Are the cycles of the Bi-Polar disorder very frequent at your case?
Do you have a family or are you living on your own?

I am currently seeing a psychiatrist for the purpose of diagnosis. I am probably schizophrenic. Maybe we can help each other. You obviously have very strong spirit - you should remember that.

In greatest sympathy and admiration

Your friend
Naomi
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in answer to your questions
i am bipolar
i take wellbutrin (antidepressant), depakote (mood stablizer), ativan (antianxitey), and luvox (antidepressant)
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i am bipolar
i take luvox-antidepressant
wellbutrin-antidepressant
ativan-antianxiety
depakote-mood stablizer
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Srk,

It is unfortunate that you still function rather poorly, despite attempts at self-help, as well as treatment by your clinicians. It is unclear what your psychiatric diagnosis is, but I will encourage you to continue working with your treating psychiatrist/therapist, and to discuss your concerns further with them.
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Dear srk,

what exactly are suffering from? Are you on meds? I would really like to help you if i can

Your friend
Naomi
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