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Lets Get Moving
I've been a slacker for a long time. I am re-committed to changing my health and my outlook through making healthy choices. Who's with me?
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Lithium - fun with Lithium
I've had bipolar for over 20 years now. Been on every med known to the profession it seems. I was put on lithium around 2000 or 2001. Although it helped me overall I gained 70 POUNDS - count 'em - 70 POUNDS just from that one med. I was frustrated and felt helpless because I needed to take the medication to feel okay but I…
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Medication Challenges
If you've been diagnosed with bipolar or were just recently diagnosed, you are either a seasoned pro at meds or are just learning about how they could help or impact your life. This is the thread to discuss these issues. Remember, these are member's opinions only and are not to be considered professional medical advice.…
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Thyroid Issues anyone?
Does anyone else out there have both bipolar disorder AND a thyroid dysfunction? I have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and also a pituitary adenoma (non-cancerous) and it makes it REALLY difficult to lose weight...in addition to the meds I'm on for bipolar. The important thing for me is that I'm doing it - day by day. I look at…
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Labor Day
This Labor Day weekend (for those of us in the U.S.) for me was magical. I have two girls and I had them with me this weekend. We swam, make homemade bread, baked, went to church, and just had a blast. It was really really fun. I can't have a grill at my apartment so I missed the traditional cook out. Maybe someday when I…
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Welcome to Bipolar Group's Forum!
Welcome to the no judgement group for those diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder (previously called Manic Depression) and their loved ones. This is about our journey toward healthy bodies and healthy minds. Lets support each other on this incredible journey we are all taking called life. Life while you happen to have bipolar…
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Welcome to Grace Church's Message Board
This is a board where we can all discuss things fitness and health related, including our relationships with God and how we care for the bodies He's given us. How we face any challenges we have in front of us with grace and dignity. I recently was given a FitBit Zip by my good friend and I'm so loving it. I thought it…
