Looking through some stacks of papers, I found: Grocery Store tips by Lauren Sauer of Johns Hopkins Hospital: (My own tip would be, wear a mask. I use N95s which reduce chances of germs from coming...
Tried my 5th blood sugar pill about 5 days ago. The first four all gave me side effects. For the fifth, he started me off at the lowest mg. Am now on the sixth day and have had no side effects. We're...
What I was going to suggest for ForeverPositive concerning lack of sleep was: I found a heating pad on low with a small towel in between helps me sleep for some reason. Even with a towel and on low,...
You said: "I know that a pill is not a cure all, but hoping that it helps me feel ok. I am noticing some improvement with the depression and anxiety. However I am still experiencing ups and downs."...
I'm in my about 4th day of taking a blood sugar pill which is supposed to lower my blood sugar numbers. The first 4 such pills didn't work and I was about to give up hope. This one seems to be...
Labelle: Good to hear from you. I can always use a good joke such as: "His Dad is a whole other ballgame. He does "favors" for you then expects so much in return. I pray I find the strength to...
You said: "Hi friends I am new here. New to taking anxiety meds. I am currently on Lexapro 10mg. I have dealt with anxiety for a long time and it finally got so bad I needed help. That said during...
It’s All in the Game Many a tear has to fall but it's all in the game All in the wonderful game that we know as love You have words with him and your future's looking dim But these things your hearts...
You Are Everything Today I saw somebody Who looked just like you She walked like you do I thought it was you As she turned the corner I called out your name I felt so ashamed When it wasn't you,...
I have been posting songs on another forum since July of 2021, for a year and two months. I thought I would put some on this Bipolar forum. These songs can be heard on youtube.com by going to that...
Hello Dog. Glad the waterpik helps. Are you able to cut back on sugar to some degree? What are you taking pictures of?...
This sounds very good and anything that talks about reducing or possibly eliminating cavities has my attention. I did go to the website CariFree and it has a lot of information. I invite others to...
Thejosephbear: Sounds like you are doing much better, thanks to modern medicine. My grandmother didn’t have the benefit of that there in the 1930s and 1940s so she was sent to a central state mental...
You mention Strong (Stonge) who last communicated on 7-1-2006 so she’s probably no longer posting. As for your situation, you say you have the same symptoms but worse as Stonge with her situation...
In my original post on 9-6-2022, I quoted The Washingtonpost.com as saying on Sept. 1, 2022: "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended Thursday (Sept. 1) that millions of...
Everytime You Go Away Song by Paul Young … Don't leave me all alone I'm picking up the pieces (I'm picking up the pieces) Don't leave me all alone I'm picking up the pieces (I'm picking up the...
I am sorry that this is going on. I’m glad you wrote in. I think people hearing about these conditions on a board they are familiar with can make them more aware of what it’s like if they catch this...
On June 28, 2022, I posted that the guy who cuts my grass said that he had gotten the Covid-19 virus. He’s about 6-1, 225 pounds, and he doesn’t slow down for anything. He said he had had the two...
You Are So Beautiful Song by Joe Cocker You are so beautiful To me You are so beautiful To me Can't you see You're everything I hoped for You're everything I need You are so beautiful To me You are...
A few days ago, for 3 or 4 nights, I would go to bed about midnight, wake up about 3 or 5 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep. I couldn't walk like I use to about every day. But one day when I went to...
Joanne Her name was Joanne, and she lived in a meadow by a pond. And she touch'd me for a moment, with a look that spoke to me of her sweet love. Then the woman that she was drove her on with...
Yes. I'm Ready I don't even know how to love you Just the way you want me to But I'm ready (ready) to learn (to learn) Yes, I'm ready (ready) to learn (to learn) To fall in love, to fall in love, to...
The reason I wrote the above about anyone who is bipolar but is not on meds is because when I was about 27, I was in that situation, so I’m just wondering if there is anyone else out there wandering...
It's a Heartache Bonnie Tyler It's a heartache Nothing but a heartache Hits you when it's too late Hits you when you're down It's a fool's game Nothing but a fools game Standing in the cold rain...
I went to the search engine and typed in: "involuntary swallowing/anxiety" and found an article from Feb. 21, 2020, which thought anxiety played a part in this, stating: “A new study has found that...
When Will I Be Loved Song by The Everly Brothers I've been made blue I've been lied to When will I be loved? I've been turned down I've been pushed round' When will I be loved? When I meet a new girl...
Angel of the Morning Sung by Juice Newton There'll be no strings to bind your hands Not if my love can't bind your heart There's no need to take a stand For it was I who chose to start I see no need...
Sorry to hear about the sleep issue, which a lot of people have. As I mentioned in my post above, when I was off my medicines for Bipolar, and read about health food store items that might help with...
Lyin' Eyes Song by Eagles City girls just seem to find out early How to open doors with just a smile A rich old man, and she won't have to worry She'll dress up all in lace go in style Late at night...
For sleep, in addition to my regular doctor medicine (Lithium and Mirtazapine for bipolar, and Ativan tranquilizer for a chest situation), I take Melatonin health food tablet (drug, grocery, web)....
Please Come to Boston Song by Dave Loggins Please come to Boston for the Springtime I'm stayin' here with some friends and they've got lotsa room You can sell your paintings on the sidewalk By a café...
Most people don’t ask, but you did. So you’re a rescuer, also. While on the subject, I want to ask, what else can we do to help you? You’re so strong. As for rescuer, I wasn’t always, until one day I...
Do you have anybody you can call on for assistance?...
You do have a lot things going for you, as someone has mentioned about your having a lot on your plate. As in lot going for you, you said, “Whilst, I'm passionate about research” and “I keep pushing...
You say, “I’ve been diagnosed with severe anxiety/ panic attacks , depression, and BPD. I do take medication and talk to a psychiatrist.” The net says BPD is “Borderline personality disorder is a...
Oh Very Young Song by Cat Stevens Oh very young, what will you leave us this time You're only dancin' on this earth for a short while And though your dreams may toss and turn you now They will vanish...
Both Sides Now Written and sung by Joni Mitchell … Rows and flows of angel hair And ice cream castles in the air And feather canyons everywhere Looked at clouds that way … But now they only block the...
Thanks, Laney for those nice words. That's exactly the way I thought when I made that visit to the general practitioner to try a 4th diabetes medicine to possibly lower my blood sugar. I was very...
Yesterday When I Was Young Sung by Roy Clark It seems the love I've known has always been The most destructive kind I guess that's why now I feel so old Before my time Yesterday when I was young The...
After my readings did not come down when I tried to control my blood sugar with diet, my general practitioner started giving me pills to do that. The first three pills had side effects to the point...
Coat of Many Colors Written and sung by Dolly Parton … Back through the years I go wonderin' once again Back to the seasons of my youth I recall a box of rags that someone gave us And how my momma...
Just wondering about those with Bipolar symptoms but are not on medicine. How is that going?...
That’s What Friends Are For And I never thought I'd feel this way And as far as I'm concerned I'm glad I got the chance to say That I do believe, I love you And if I should ever go away Well, then...
verywellmind.com says: "Haldol (haloperidol) is a typical antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, psychosis, agitation, and acute manic episodes associated with...
Somebody to Love When the truth is found to be lies And all the joy within you dies Don't you want somebody to love? Don't you need somebody to love? Wouldn't you love somebody to love? You better...
It's good that you went to check with an ENT (ear, nose and throat). It shows you are taking responsibility for your health. Healthline.com says: "There are many possible reasons for a metallic taste...
The 2nd song written by John Farrar for the movie Grease, this one sung by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, is below. You’re the One That I Want I got chills, they're multiplying And I'm losing...
Need to Vent: You say, "I'm not sure if I'm struggling with depression but I have sought out further support from a counsellor as I feel like my mental health isn't what it should be." As for...
In the above song, Tammy, it is noted, “Olivia Newton-John has stated that her performance of "Hopelessly Devoted to You" in the movie Grease is inspired by Debbie Reynolds' performance of "Tammy" in...