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Jul 18, 2019 at 03:49 PM

my alexa I got for christmas

it's so cool and I'm sure it's one of those things I'll be using for years to come

what is something that you want in your life (friendship, family, etc) that you don't currently have for what ever reason

Sunflower123 · Jul 19, 2019 at 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by raging vortex

my alexa I got for christmas

it's so cool and I'm sure it's one of those things I'll be using for years to come

what is something that you want in your life (friendship, family, etc) that you don't currently have for what ever reason

I’d like a consistently active social life; not one at the whims of my moods.

Q. Does change cause you stress?

lightly toasted · Jul 19, 2019 at 11:11 PM

Oh yes, even good change is stressful.

Do you find the grocery store overwhelming?

Sunflower123 · Jul 19, 2019 at 11:15 PM

I do so I use Walmart’s online grocery and curbside service. It works nicely.

Q. How are you with crowds?

Jul 20, 2019 at 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

I’d like a consistently active social life; not one at the whims of my moods.

Q. Does change cause you stress?

I've often wondered how that would be, too.

I'm not exactly a social butterfly (never have been), but I think it would be sort of cool to actually not have to worry about the moodswings (and it would probably mean I made friends easier)

change doesn't really cause me stress

anxiety: maybe (depending on what the situation is), but not stress

change can be good sometimes.

what do you know about yourself now, which you might not have known had it not been for the bipolar diagnoses?

fern46 · Jul 20, 2019 at 06:36 AM

I am a lot stronger than I thought. I went through a very intense and very scary time and I survived. I picked myself up and fought hard to rebuild my life. I had been through difficult times before, but I had never experienced my world shattering. Now I know I can handle that although I pray it never happens again.

Do you like thunderstorms?

Jul 20, 2019 at 07:52 AM

yes.

they are refreshing, plus: the lightning is pretty!.
does getting older scare you in any way?

Jul 20, 2019 at 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by raging vortex

yes.

they are refreshing, plus: the lightning is pretty!.
does getting older scare you in any way?

Not that much, at least not for myself. I guess the only scary part is that the older you get, the more death of loved ones. It's very difficult!

Q: What was the happiest event of your life so far?

Jul 21, 2019 at 12:29 AM

my mother leaving the country, because it meant she wouldn't abuse me anymore

I remember the very first thing I did when she left. turn on the tv nice and loud and watch the lion king.

as much as I still think about the abuse (and still get the odd death threat by email), it's the only thing I can really think of

happy and my life don't really go together in a sentence.

it's been 50 years since they put someone on the moon. is going to the moon something you'd want to do (providing you had the money and the means?.)

Innerzone · Jul 21, 2019 at 10:16 PM

No. The idea of being in space terrifies me. Looking at pictures is nice though.

Do you try to have a consistent bedtime?

BeyondtheRainbow · Jul 21, 2019 at 11:10 PM

A: I take my meds at the same time and try to fall asleep about 3 hours later. If I fall asleep before 11-11:30 I won't sleep through the night. Often I don't fall asleep until 1 AM or so. It's not very good as a rou tine but it's what I've got.

Q: Are you craving any food/beverage right now?

fern46 · Jul 22, 2019 at 11:59 AM

I've been craving watermelon lately. Luckily it is in season. I just ate some.

Are you a religious or spiritual person?

Innerzone · Jul 22, 2019 at 03:29 PM

No.

Do you like to binge-watch tv series?

Jul 23, 2019 at 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Innerzone

No.

Do you like to binge-watch tv series?

No, but I did go through a brief period when I watched several episodes of "Cops" in a row for days. I have also seen some movies many many times. I don't even have a guess how often I've seen "Pride and Prejudice", both the Colin Firth/Jennifer Ehle version and the Keira Knightly version.

Q: Is there anything you've ever done in an obsessive/compulsive way regardless of whether you qualify for an OCD diagnosis? Even just temporarily.

Miss Laura · Jul 23, 2019 at 08:43 AM

Stalked my drama therapist I was devastated when she left my city and had to stop the group. No-one will ever be as good as her she was the best.

Question: How does anxiety present in you?

Jul 23, 2019 at 12:52 PM

I get really restless. I shake my legs a lot.

Do you know your MBTI type, for example ESFP/INTJ? If so, what is it? (you can take tests online, it's pretty fun)

BeyondtheRainbow · Jul 26, 2019 at 05:23 PM

A: I don't. I have taken the test in the past but don't remember the result.

Q: Do you enjoy camping?

fern46 · Jul 26, 2019 at 06:49 PM

Yes, I love it. It is so peaceful. I didn't camp as a child, but my husband introduced me to it when we began dating. We usually camp at the lake. We haven't been in a while and this has me thinking an early fall camping trip is in order.

What is your favorite cartoon movie?

BeyondtheRainbow · Jul 26, 2019 at 10:21 PM

The Lion King (I can't wait to see the new one!)

Do you keep a written budget?

Jul 27, 2019 at 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow

The Lion King (I can't wait to see the new one!)

Do you keep a written budget?

My husband doesn't really, though he should. He handles our finances and demands that that be his duty. My only major expenditures are on groceries, which I know are big ones. I've tried to cut the food bill down, but it's hard. We don't eat out that often. I cook. Otherwise, I I barely buy myself a thing. I spend far less on myself (personal purchases) than he does. Often he initiates purchases for me. If all purchases were up to me, we'd likely be doing better. I'd lead a comparitively simple existence.

Q: Are you frugal or the opposite?

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Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Jul 18, 2019 at 03:49 PM #61 my alexa I got for christmas it's so cool and I'm sure it's one of those things I'll be using for years to come what is something that you want in your life (friendship, family, etc) that you don't currently have for what ever reason

lightly toasted Poohbah Member Since Mar 2019 Location: Here and There Posts: 1,147 5 1,724 hugs given	Jul 19, 2019 at 11:11 PM #63 Oh yes, even good change is stressful. Do you find the grocery store overwhelming?

Sunflower123 Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jan 2015 Location: USA Posts: 26,543 (SuperPoster!) 9 95k hugs given	Jul 19, 2019 at 11:15 PM #64 I do so I use Walmart’s online grocery and curbside service. It works nicely. Q. How are you with crowds?

fern46 Grand Magnate Member Since Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 3,021 5 4,300 hugs given	Jul 20, 2019 at 06:36 AM #66 I am a lot stronger than I thought. I went through a very intense and very scary time and I survived. I picked myself up and fought hard to rebuild my life. I had been through difficult times before, but I had never experienced my world shattering. Now I know I can handle that although I pray it never happens again. Do you like thunderstorms?

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Jul 20, 2019 at 07:52 AM #67 yes. they are refreshing, plus: the lightning is pretty!. does getting older scare you in any way?

Innerzone Wise Elder Member Since Nov 2009 Location: NW US Posts: 9,383 14 31.3k hugs given	Jul 21, 2019 at 10:16 PM #70 No. The idea of being in space terrifies me. Looking at pictures is nice though. Do you try to have a consistent bedtime? __________________ ********* Mr. Robot Makes me sick to the heart, Oh I feel so tired. And the way the rain comes down hard, that's how I feel inside. --The Cure

fern46 Grand Magnate Member Since Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 3,021 5 4,300 hugs given	Jul 22, 2019 at 11:59 AM #72 I've been craving watermelon lately. Luckily it is in season. I just ate some. Are you a religious or spiritual person?

Innerzone Wise Elder Member Since Nov 2009 Location: NW US Posts: 9,383 14 31.3k hugs given	Jul 22, 2019 at 03:29 PM #73 No. Do you like to binge-watch tv series? __________________ ********* Mr. Robot Makes me sick to the heart, Oh I feel so tired. And the way the rain comes down hard, that's how I feel inside. --The Cure

Miss Laura Elder Member Since Sep 2008 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 5,247 15 85 hugs given	Jul 23, 2019 at 08:43 AM #75 Stalked my drama therapist I was devastated when she left my city and had to stop the group. No-one will ever be as good as her she was the best. Question: How does anxiety present in you?

Anonymous43918 Guest Posts: n/a	Jul 23, 2019 at 12:52 PM #76 I get really restless. I shake my legs a lot. Do you know your MBTI type, for example ESFP/INTJ? If so, what is it? (you can take tests online, it's pretty fun)

BeyondtheRainbow Wise Elder Member Since Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 9,230 (SuperPoster!) 9 9,385 hugs given	Jul 26, 2019 at 05:23 PM #77 A: I don't. I have taken the test in the past but don't remember the result. Q: Do you enjoy camping? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel

fern46 Grand Magnate Member Since Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 3,021 5 4,300 hugs given	Jul 26, 2019 at 06:49 PM #78 Yes, I love it. It is so peaceful. I didn't camp as a child, but my husband introduced me to it when we began dating. We usually camp at the lake. We haven't been in a while and this has me thinking an early fall camping trip is in order. What is your favorite cartoon movie?

BeyondtheRainbow Wise Elder Member Since Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 9,230 (SuperPoster!) 9 9,385 hugs given	Jul 26, 2019 at 10:21 PM #79 The Lion King (I can't wait to see the new one!) Do you keep a written budget? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel