Complex Ptsd & Bipolar Disorder Nos

I ve been recently diagnosed by my trauma specialist counselor with Bipolar Disorder NOS. I can t say I m surprised at all. I ve been on a mood stabilizer for several months and its changed my life. I m just wondering... Anyone know how the two disorders can affect each other? Or is Bipolar NOS another way of describing the severity of the PTSD? Not really sure how to go from here or what to do with this information.
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/complex-ptsd-bipolar-disorder-nos.50259/

Zyprexa Reaction And Starting Seroquel

I was on 10 MG of Zyprexa daily for less than a month when my legs swelled up badly. I am now off of it for a week and am still experiencing swelling as well as stiff joints. My pdoc said that the Zyprexa isn t fully out of my system yet. The problem is that my joints are so stiff that the pain wakes me up at night. Has anyone else had a similar reaction to Zyprexa? If I wake up in pain tonight I am going to my family doctor for help tomorrow. I am to start taking 100 MG of Seroquel... Zyprexa Reaction And Starting Seroquel
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/zyprexa-reaction-and-starting-seroquel.51438/

Fantastic Work Everybody! We Raised $3,000 For The Server!

Absolutely fantastic Effort! Well Done Everyone!
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/fantastic-work-everybody-we-raised-3-000-for-the-server.51440/

Llama Drama

I don t normally read CNN, but I did today. On the front page, next to stories about international kidnappings, human rights violations, and a state governor s suicide... is the most RIDICULOUS story ever. EVER. Llamas Go Free, Internet Goes Crazy Yep. Someone left the gate open, llamas got out, and TV helicopters filmed the whole thing.The internet freaks out and then that becomes a news story too. Because... Llama Drama
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/llama-drama.51441/

We Did It

Way to go everyone and it only took 4 days. I am amazed and greatful that everyone pulled together. A job well done.
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/we-did-it.51437/

We Achieved Annual Server Goal In 5 Days!!!

We did it!!! Thank you Everyone. I m at work now and can t write much now other than say I m shedding tears of happiness and have to go ring @anthony . This is sooooo amazing. From the bottom of my heart - thank you
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/we-achieved-annual-server-goal-in-5-days.51439/

Af Holds 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony

Just wanted to share this article with you guys showing that the civilian might not have appreciated what you guys did in Vietnam but here is an article that even though it could be considered a dog and pony show it does me good to see that they are commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDispl...rsary-vietnam-war-commemoration-ceremony.aspx WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Air Force is... Af Holds 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony
https://www.mycombatptsd.com/threads/af-holds-50th-anniversary-vietnam-war-commemoration-ceremony.3775/

Nervous Breakdown

Thanks for reading, I hope you learn something or share your experience or ideas. In most people s life, there is a balance of both good and bad things that happen to them, but happens when there is no balance and only bad things happen? Nervous breakdown is what happens, where you reach your limit on how much bad you can take. I am speaking from experience, my life has only had bad things happen to me, nothing good has ever happened to me in my life. After 32 years of this, I can t take... Nervous Breakdown
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/nervous-breakdown.51436/

Amazing Duet

http://faithtap.com/2570/thinking-out-loud-and-im-not-the-only-one-mashup/
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/amazing-duet.51433/

Getting On Lists.

Following from @Santa_Laurie s discovery that he is exempt from the robbery called "council tax" due to PTSD I ve a couple of major dilemmas here, that don t really fit into Laurie s thread... I ve been living (isolating) off grid for the past few years, and while it has its pluses, it also has its drawbacks; I m typing this in a room that is colder than most people keep their refrigerator, my bedroom is just as cold. The generator isn t always a good starter, and I ve... Getting On Lists.
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/getting-on-lists.51434/

Scapegoating And "the Trouble With Evan"

This is a documentary that was done by Frontline and aired on TV in 1994. There is nothing violent or graphic that occurs in the video, but it shook me to my core. It validated to me how horrible it was to go through the verbal abuse that I endured as a child (in addition to the physical and other abuse.) The makers of this film initially aimed to do a story about “disturbed” children. Evan was one such child. In this film, he is an 11 year old boy who is aggressive at school, plays with... Scapegoating And "the Trouble With Evan"
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/scapegoating-and-the-trouble-with-evan.51435/

Why Am I The Selfish One?

Why Am I The Selfish One?
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/why-am-i-the-selfish-one.51327/

How Do I Post A Hyperlink?

Hi, Ok, I feel stupid, but for some reason, this is escaping me. How do I properly insert a hyperlink into a post? Thanks, jmh
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/how-do-i-post-a-hyperlink.51431/

95% And Counting Down!

Way to go everyone... We are almost there..... View attachment 37243 It would be more than awesome to achieve this in 5 days! Imagine that. I can tell you that last night Anthony sent off an email to the Server company to inquire to shifting to an annual invoice. I know he s out of his comfort zone as this has never been achieved before! Let s make his day as after 10 years of dedication, in the scheme of things, this will relieve... 95% And Counting Down!
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/95-and-counting-down.51430/

How Do I Send A Private Message To Another Member Without Posting Publicly?

I am new and wish to send a message to another member who was kind to me in a comment to my post. How do I go about doing this?
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/how-do-i-send-a-private-message-to-another-member-without-posting-publicly.51432/

Death Of An Abuser

This is not trauma, but I guess comes under stressors maybe? - it was what opened that box and sent my life spinning again anyway. I see people wishing their abusers dead. I think believing that it will somehow release them from their pain. Maybe it will for some people, but that hasn t been the case for me. The police told us by phone that my dad was dead. Had been found dead. I wasn t even aware he was missing. No one was really until he d already been lying rotting there for a month. No... Death Of An Abuser
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/death-of-an-abuser.44377/

Parental Alienation Syndrome

I was just wondering if this is a problem with anyone else on the board. It doesn t always happen between parents, it can also happen between siblings, parent and child (with grandchildren) etc. Any attempt at alienating the children from the other parent should be seen as a direct and willful violation of one of the prime duties of parenthood. I feel that one of the reasons my PTSD was rekindled was because I was terrified for my children and it triggered hopeless feelings... Parental Alienation Syndrome
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/parental-alienation-syndrome.51429/

New Here..

A year and a half ago, my boyfriend, who craved all control in our relationship and would hit me if angered, attempted to rape me in his apartment bedroom. The screams, the cries, the begging, bound hands, helplessness is all flooding back as I am now diagnosed with PTSD. Putting that night behind me for so long has only built up the anxiety and depression caused by the assault. Recently, I was in my college sociology class and we were watching a film on drugs. Seeing these people not in... New Here..
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/new-here.51428/

Please Help!

"Never underestimate the power of a small group of people to change the world. In fact, it is the only way it ever has." ~ Margaret Mead You can be a part of a chance to help make a difference in the lives of thousands of PTSD sufferers who come to this site every year. The sever costs must be covered by us as members to keep this site up and running. We already raised $2,800 in only a matter of days and we have only have $200 left to go to raise the full year of myPTSD server... Please Help!
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/please-help.51427/

I'm Losing My Hair

My lithium was increased recently to 1,200mg and lamictal is at 400mg. Both of which my doctor says can cause hair lose. She says she will decrease the lithium when my other medication is more stable. I m hoping that is soon and my hair actually starts growing back but that will probably take weeks. My mental health is more important and I know that but.... I ve started keeping it in a coil in the back of my neck, I know that wont keep it in but.... Clumps come out when I wash it, after I... I m Losing My Hair
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/im-losing-my-hair.49184/

Severe Mental Impairment For Council Tax Exemption Uk

Well ! as many whom I interact with on the forum will already know I have recently gone from full psychiatric supported accomodation to living unsupported again. YES..... they let Laurie out LOL. Well ! I was landed with a council tax bill on Tuesday and having panic attacks every time I am faced with paperwork I contacted my Psychiatry Social Work Team.......... Well ! Imagine my surprise when (D) and (J) both inform me " YOU do not have to pay the Council tax ever again as due to your... Severe Mental Impairment For Council Tax Exemption Uk
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/severe-mental-impairment-for-council-tax-exemption-uk.51426/

Tired Of The Journey

I do not want to go on. I often think I would like to burn so there is no body for even a coroner to cut up and analyse.Nothing to hurt anymore. I am so tired of this journey. I was managing ok until tonight there was more bad news. I have lived a good life and cared for many so I think my life has been worthwhile. I am strong so I suppose I ll fight these thoughts and continue....
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/tired-of-the-journey.10724/

A Poem About My Life With Ptsd

Well, I sit here web-building, needing a break as it is again 0650 hrs UK standard time and yet again I am awake and have been all night. So I put finger to keyboard and thought all poetic like........ WHY!!!!! I have no idea, I just felt like it. So here is that Poem. To abandon me the way they did, I could stand proud, I could have hid Away from life, now with no wife, No family to comfort me. I choose now life, I shall not hide, I have a life, I have my pride. I did survive... A Poem About My Life With Ptsd
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/a-poem-about-my-life-with-ptsd.51420/

Recent Mdma Therapy Experiences

Hello Everyone, I was wondering, i know there are other threads out there but if anyone has recently had this therapy? I am very much interested in it. I was watching a YouTube video where this veteran was using MDMA illegally to treat his PTSD. The way he described the PTSD really took the words out of my mouth, "its like your unhuman" and "MDMA makes you human again." I am sure there is a lot of people feel this way but it seems like i forgot all my feelings. I have became emotionless and... Recent Mdma Therapy Experiences
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/recent-mdma-therapy-experiences.51421/

Happy Birthday To Me. *warning* Pity Party Rant

Crap ton of bad stuff going on. Losing my drivers license for 4 weeks until I get my birth certificate is one, for those who haven t read my previous thread. Well, my SSI is all messed up due to issues that occurred when I moved. A good chunk of my mail was being sent to my old address in my old state so I wasn t informed of a review and things got screwed up from there. Basically paper snafu after paper snafu. I had my hearing today to deal with it. Well, more issues. My grandmother... Happy Birthday To Me. *warning* Pity Party Rant
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/happy-birthday-to-me-warning-pity-party-rant.51423/

I Put Myself Forward. Ideas Needed!

So, I m in my last year of university. For the last few years I ve done a lot of volunteering within the student union and last year was elected School President. All year people have been telling me to run for Education Officer (a paid representative role). Today I was endorsed by the current education officer and the student president of the student s union. I put myself forward. The next few weeks (voting ends 20th March), me and my friends will be campaigning like mad. The ideas we... I Put Myself Forward. Ideas Needed!
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/i-put-myself-forward-ideas-needed.51416/

Another Temp Job Bites The Dust

Ever since I was fired from the State where I live, I ve had to go to temp agencies to get a job to try to support myself. These were very low paying jobs but I took them anyway. I have 14 years of government experience under my belt but that went out the window. Today, I was "let go" of my job due to low performance expectations and productivity. What the trick about this "letting go" is that I m in the middle of a workman s comp issue where I got injured at work due to the repetitiveness... Another Temp Job Bites The Dust
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/another-temp-job-bites-the-dust.51417/

New Doc, New Meds

I ve been on Effexor 300 mg & xanax 1 mg 2-3 times daily. Recently cold turkeyed off of Effexor. Didn t realize the extent of side effects but that s pretty much over so not really an issue anymore. Saw a new psychiatrist today and he has prescribed Remeron 30 mg nightly & inderal 10 mg as needed. Anyone have experience with these medications? I ve googled it and the way in which it works seems interesting… It seems to cure the physical symptoms which then helps the anxiety. Any info... New Doc, New Meds
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/new-doc-new-meds.51418/

Why Do I Bother?

Today has been extremely long and emotional. I have been on the been so discouraged in the court system. I can not count how many times I felt like throwing in the towel. I have been humiliated, judged unfairly, my parenting ability questioned because of my mental illness. Yet I pick myself up and keep going. This fight is worth it but so exhausting though I feel like this. I wrote this out of frustration was going to send it to my lawyer" I got to thinking we should address the things in... Why Do I Bother?
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/why-do-i-bother.51419/

This Is For Everyone One Week From Today

Sammy here yet again, Sorry for posting so much but this is for everyone. Please read on Zentangle or Doodle challenge When I joined this forum I was amazed at the number if artists of this site, since getting to know a lot of them I find we all struggle with the same issues on and off. Art blocks, work one day cannot work the next, creative losses I could go on and on. I have a few friends that are finding it hard just like me and I have thought of a double sworded attack. We were on... This Is For Everyone One Week From Today
https://www.myptsd.com/c/threads/this-is-for-everyone-one-week-from-today.51415/