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Topic: Pet Therapy
I got a dog about a week ago, and he has been more than just a pet. He gets me off my butt exercising, and loves me unconditionally, something I had missed terribly since my last doggy died 9 years ago.
I am adjusting to a lot of changes in the past few weeks. New doggy, new sponsor, and my school year finally ending on the 25th. I have 17 days sober today. I also managed to get through today without consuming any refined sugar, which is a huge feat for me since my relapse cycle started 18 months ago. I learned exactly how much sugar I could get away with and not dump.
I am still in my treatment program, participating in group once a week. I got positive feedback from the group therapist about how I supported a new girl as she dealt with a lot of emotional pain from her mom. It was nice to hear.
So, I just thought I would recommend that anyone struggling with recovery, get a doggy. Between the exercise and the love, my whole attitude has done a healthy 180 degree turn.
Hugs,
Trish
I am adjusting to a lot of changes in the past few weeks. New doggy, new sponsor, and my school year finally ending on the 25th. I have 17 days sober today. I also managed to get through today without consuming any refined sugar, which is a huge feat for me since my relapse cycle started 18 months ago. I learned exactly how much sugar I could get away with and not dump.
I am still in my treatment program, participating in group once a week. I got positive feedback from the group therapist about how I supported a new girl as she dealt with a lot of emotional pain from her mom. It was nice to hear.
So, I just thought I would recommend that anyone struggling with recovery, get a doggy. Between the exercise and the love, my whole attitude has done a healthy 180 degree turn.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: How does having a severe mental illness affect surgery?
Hi,
I enjoyed reading your post. Very well thought out.
I manage my bipolar 1 with seroquel only. I tried so hard to take lamictal but it gave me wicked migraines each time I tried to titrate up on it. oh well... that said,
I also find that managing my sleep is the single most important thing I have to do.
BUT, unlike you, I do not run hypo and seldom seldom get hypo any more. For me, it only takes an increase of Seroquel to head off any mania. There are a lot of antimanics that you could use when you start to see yourself get too high.
I am more worried about getting depressed. I can't take antidepressants and I can't take lamictal so I am pretty much stuck with hoping the seroquel will be enough to keep me from getting severely depressed.
I am going to talk about all of this with my psychiatrist next week and also will be finding out if she is going to be supportive of this decision or not. She is SMO so I hope she doesn't let her own weight issues affect her judgment about mine.
Has anyone talked to you about how continuting on Seroquel after your surgery may affect your weight loss? I know one person who did loose 100+ lbs while staying on Seroquel, but I do worry, espeically since it was the Seroquel and other psychotropics that put this darn wieght on me to start with.
Good luck to you. It really sounds like you have your ducks in a row.
Becky (approved pending pre-ops) in NC
I enjoyed reading your post. Very well thought out.
I manage my bipolar 1 with seroquel only. I tried so hard to take lamictal but it gave me wicked migraines each time I tried to titrate up on it. oh well... that said,
I also find that managing my sleep is the single most important thing I have to do.
BUT, unlike you, I do not run hypo and seldom seldom get hypo any more. For me, it only takes an increase of Seroquel to head off any mania. There are a lot of antimanics that you could use when you start to see yourself get too high.
I am more worried about getting depressed. I can't take antidepressants and I can't take lamictal so I am pretty much stuck with hoping the seroquel will be enough to keep me from getting severely depressed.
I am going to talk about all of this with my psychiatrist next week and also will be finding out if she is going to be supportive of this decision or not. She is SMO so I hope she doesn't let her own weight issues affect her judgment about mine.
Has anyone talked to you about how continuting on Seroquel after your surgery may affect your weight loss? I know one person who did loose 100+ lbs while staying on Seroquel, but I do worry, espeically since it was the Seroquel and other psychotropics that put this darn wieght on me to start with.
Good luck to you. It really sounds like you have your ducks in a row.
Becky (approved pending pre-ops) in NC
Topic: RE: Manner of speech question
Sounds like me. I have ADHD and that is one of the characteristics. ADHD medication is the only thing that has helped me.
Topic: RE: Adderall anyone???
I just started strattera. I don't feel that it works as good as adderal but, it does make me a little more focused. If I had a choice I would go back to Adderal.
Topic: RE: Meds Not Working?
You need on an antidepressant for depression. Geodon is an anti-psychotic and topamax is a mood stabilizer. Ask for an antidepressant like lexapro or wellbutrin.
Topic: RE: Need Antidepressant Med/ anti-anxiety med input
I was like that a couple of weeks ago. For some reason I became very angry and would go into a rage for no reason. I was like that for about 2 weeks and then it stopped. I don't know what caused it but, what I do know is it was pure HELL for me and my family. I do know that you can get like that after coming off pain pills. Have you recently been taking pain pills from after your surgery? I hope you get well soon. I know how you feel...
Topic: ~SPIRITUAL NOT RELIGIOUS~ A DAY AT A TIME
06/24 REFLECTION FOR THE DAY
The primary purpose of The Program is freedom from addiction; without that freedom we have nothing. But that doesn't mean I can say, for example, "Sobriety is my only concern. Except for my drinking, I'm really a super person, so give me sobriety, and I've got it made." If I delude myself with such specious nonsense, I'll make so little progress with my real life problems and responsibilities that I'll likely return to my addiction. That's why The Program's Twelfth Step urges us to "practice thse principles in all our affairs." AM I LIVING JUST TO BE FREE OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE, OR ALSO TO LEARN, TO SERVE, AND TO LOVE?
TODAY I PRAY
May I relish and be grateful for my sobriety, which is where all good things begin. But let me not stop at that and give up trying to understand myself, the nature of God and of humanity. Freedom from dependence is the first freedom. May I be certain that there are more to come -- freedom from tight-mindedness, from the unrest of bottled-up feelings, from over-dependence on others, from a Godless existence. May The Program which answered my acute needs also answer my chronic ones.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Sobriety is just a beginning.
~~ .. Hmmm interesting when you also substitute Sobriety with WLS ~~
The primary purpose of The Program is freedom from addiction; without that freedom we have nothing. But that doesn't mean I can say, for example, "Sobriety is my only concern. Except for my drinking, I'm really a super person, so give me sobriety, and I've got it made." If I delude myself with such specious nonsense, I'll make so little progress with my real life problems and responsibilities that I'll likely return to my addiction. That's why The Program's Twelfth Step urges us to "practice thse principles in all our affairs." AM I LIVING JUST TO BE FREE OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE, OR ALSO TO LEARN, TO SERVE, AND TO LOVE?
TODAY I PRAY
May I relish and be grateful for my sobriety, which is where all good things begin. But let me not stop at that and give up trying to understand myself, the nature of God and of humanity. Freedom from dependence is the first freedom. May I be certain that there are more to come -- freedom from tight-mindedness, from the unrest of bottled-up feelings, from over-dependence on others, from a Godless existence. May The Program which answered my acute needs also answer my chronic ones.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Sobriety is just a beginning.
~~ .. Hmmm interesting when you also substitute Sobriety with WLS ~~
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
Topic: Grateful Post..
Happy Hump Day..
Today I am grateful..
For UT win last night now hopefully we can finish out the year right tonight..
That I am learning to deal with my problems in a better way..
For little things that make you go huh??
For people in my life that have supported me and help mold me in to what I am today.. I love you..
For another day..
Today I am grateful..
For UT win last night now hopefully we can finish out the year right tonight..
That I am learning to deal with my problems in a better way..
For little things that make you go huh??
For people in my life that have supported me and help mold me in to what I am today.. I love you..
For another day..
Ramon Lopez
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Topic: RE: Chronic Relapsing and Sponsors
Patricia,
I wanted to thank you for your support on this board and with your honesty and candor. I have come to believe a couple of things...a good therapist/sponsor is like trying to find that perfect pair of jeans that are going to make your ass look fabulous...you have to try a lot of them on before you find the right fit! At times I think that it's even worse than trying on bathing suits! lol
Something will work out for just as it is meant to be. Keep posting and take care of yourself.
Hugs,
Susan
I wanted to thank you for your support on this board and with your honesty and candor. I have come to believe a couple of things...a good therapist/sponsor is like trying to find that perfect pair of jeans that are going to make your ass look fabulous...you have to try a lot of them on before you find the right fit! At times I think that it's even worse than trying on bathing suits! lol
Something will work out for just as it is meant to be. Keep posting and take care of yourself.
Hugs,
Susan
Topic: ~SPIRITUAL NOT RELIGIOUS~ A DAY AT A TIME
06/23 REFLECTION FOR THE DAY
Complacency is my enemy, easy to recognize in others, but difficult to identify and accept in myself. Complacency simply means being sure we're right -- taking it for granted that we couldn't possibly be wrong. It means, moreover, judging others by what we think is right. It blocks out understanding and kindness, and seems to justify qualities in ourselves that we'd find wholly intolerable in others. DO I TEND TO ASSUME THAT MY VIEWS ARE ALWAYS CORRECT?
TODAY I PRAY
God, please steer me past complacency, that state of being dead center. When I am smug, I am no longer a seeker. If I assume I am always right, I am never on guard for my own mistakes, which can run away with me. Keep me teachable. Keep me growing, in heart, mind and spirit.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Complacency stunts growth.
Complacency is my enemy, easy to recognize in others, but difficult to identify and accept in myself. Complacency simply means being sure we're right -- taking it for granted that we couldn't possibly be wrong. It means, moreover, judging others by what we think is right. It blocks out understanding and kindness, and seems to justify qualities in ourselves that we'd find wholly intolerable in others. DO I TEND TO ASSUME THAT MY VIEWS ARE ALWAYS CORRECT?
TODAY I PRAY
God, please steer me past complacency, that state of being dead center. When I am smug, I am no longer a seeker. If I assume I am always right, I am never on guard for my own mistakes, which can run away with me. Keep me teachable. Keep me growing, in heart, mind and spirit.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Complacency stunts growth.
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
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