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Luna- Senior Member

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I was quite active here several (many!) months ago, also a a mod, but I know there is rather rapid turnover of members.

I am well, although I seem to have picked up anxiety as a symptom, to add to the bipolar. Not very pleasant and I get anxiety attacks at work which is really horrible. Apart from these I have been, and am, fine. Still in remission and moods are stable.

I have tried to read back to catch up, but the volume has meant I have only read here and there.

I think I want to come back. Who is still here that I know?

Lana73 Senior Member

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Luna, even though we don't know each other, I have heard so much about you! So excited you decided to come back. I am going to move your thread to our announcement forum because that is such a great announcement!!!! :)

Welcome back, Luna!!!!!!!!!!

Ralph Senior Member

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I remember you and I'm still here. Maybe I'll learn my lesson eventually :)

I have panic attacks too. Not fun. I read somewhere that anxiety could be related to symptoms of mania, which suggests to me that bipolar folks are more likely than not to face anxiety as well.

Luna- Senior Member

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Wow. What a welcome. :) Thank you everybody!

Oh dear, when you say you have heard so much about me, Lana, it makes me very worried. Don't even want to think about what you may have heard. Perhaps I am focusing too much on the negative.

It is nice to hear from you all again. I was very absent, as in not even logging in for the last few months. I started to work again in May 2011 and from then on had so much less free time and was so tired after work, that I just dropped out of sight. Work has stabilised and I am in a routine. I plan to log in more now.

Lana73 Senior Member

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Oh dear, when you say you have heard so much about me, Lana, it makes me very worried. Don't even want to think about what you may have heard. Perhaps I am focusing too much on the negative.

No, silly, nothing negative, otherwise I wouldn't have been so excited :)

I just heard that you were such a valuable member and a Mod. I think you still are :)

mscat Senior Member

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Howdy Luna :) I certainly do remember you. It looks like thngs are going really well for you, that is wonderful. their are alot of folks on here that have been on here a while, I usually come here everyday and look , but not always respond. It is good your back, and things are going well for you.

Luna- Senior Member

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Aw folks, you've made my heart all warm inside! Thank you so much for the welcome backs. It's SO nice to see everyone again. Why did I leave, again? Oh yeah, real life intruded. Stupid real life - must get my priorities in order. :)

Seriously, it feels very good to be accepted. I've been lonely.

LaLa Senior Member

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Welcome back, Loonie!!! :) It's nice to see you again, but it's sad that the circumstances are so unpleasant :). I'm sorry about your anxiety... And also sorry you've been lonely...

BTW, I'm not here frequently, I had a Christmas break and still didn't come back :) because I'm trying to profit from my new ability not to spend too much time here. The problem is I still can't find the right "compromise" - now I'm too often "out" and thus neglecting my friends :) - that aspect is really sad... *sigh*

Luna- Senior Member

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Thanks Lala and M. :)

Catching up with everyone:

SweetSue – Last thing I remember you were pregnant – how’s that going? And how have you been?

Danni - My last memory is the one you gave us of your dog emptying the dryer and then planting a jar of peanut butter in the drier. Anymore fun incidents like that? And your other stuff you’re involved with outside of work? And how is the new job??

Ken Ian – always good to hear from you ken. How are you doing?

IrmaJean - Hi IJ I gather things have got intense here recently but we’ve weathered storms before, who knows how things will turn out in the future

Lana --You’ve had a rough time – well done for coming through it all.

Ralph – sorry to hear anxiety attacks are still a bother. I have had a lower-grade anxiety than a full panic attack all day today and am exhausted

Finding – how is the rescue cat doing socialising. How are YOU?

Shanrucas – how are things with you? And with your mum? How are the boys doing, especially the Hamburglar? What did he decide?

Mscat – how are your darling dogs and darling son? And how are you?

Smallstar – no doubt still helping at the deli? Last time we spoke you were talking about an IOP programme – did you go?

Can’t give it away – what are you doing and how?

LaLa – Still dancing that dance of being closer and then further? Just do what you are able when you are able and don’t sweat the rest.

EN – so glad you’re still here. How are things going for you – what is happening?

Please send in updates!

For those who don’t know me, I’m 50 with two daughters who have now both left home, they’re 21 and 18. Empty nest syndrome is real and hard. I’m an RN and work taking blood at a path lab. I make textile art but have been fallow for too long. Work takes a lot out of me, especially on a day like today where I was anxious ALL day. I took a sleeping tab as soon as I arrived home as I can’t see myself relaxing any other way tonight. It’s one of those that gives you amnesia but I will be able to catch up with what I said here tomorrow.

Let’s hear how everyone is doing.:)

IrmaJean Senior Member

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Hello again, Luna. :) I am doing well. Family is well and the kids are growing up fast. One has left the nest. I'm still in school and loving the challenge. Been blogging a lot on here and it has been very helpful. I continue to grow and learn. I felt I needed a break from the pressure and stress of moderating and so I made the best choice to take care of myself. I know now that this is okay. I have some great friendships here that I value. :) I care very much about our community. I fill my own cup too by supporting others and offering my care. I like being soothing. That helps soothe me. :)

And we're getting a dog soon. :( How are your tuna-loving kitties doing? I remember something about this, I think.

Nice to see old friends. Glad you came back. :-)

shanrucas Senior Member

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Hi again Luna..nice to see you back like I said...I don't check in as often anymore..been keeping busy.

Mom has had some progression with the MS..but not alot..otherwise she is still stable. Its just that she has had more increase in dementia..the lesion I am sure has grown on her brain..we take advantage of the good days. Other than things havn't changed all that much, I have had to sell off a lot of my belongings and I am still in the process of that. sold one of my horses and still trying to sell car..sold fire engine..all went to a good home. still have 3 horses and friends are so wonderful as they help me out there.

Hamburglar went back home for a bit to make his decision..seemed like he was gone for an eternity..he has since moved back..and get this...living with Mike..and..learning how to drive a car..by now I hope he has his license..will have to check..I know he will love it that I talked to you .. I will let him know ok..

Im sorry to hear about the anxiety..I wish I could give some comforting words for that..I still at times struggle with it myself..although not to the extent I use to..I have found new tools to help me with dealing with that as it happens..I experienced a spiritually awakening of sorts..far from religious mind you..but I have a reconnection to nature..that has filled me again with hope and faith.. I have had many doors open around me as I begin to take care of myself better. Many loving people have come to my aid..one person helps me with meditation and that really helps bring me to balance..she is a reike master and interfaith minister..so she has given me lots of new tools to work with..I have let so much stuff that I have been carrying on my shoulders for way to many years go..I feel healther inside and out..its still work in progress..but since I can no longer afford therapy, meds, doc etc.. I had to find a new path..it has helped.

Endlessnight Senior Member

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Hi again Luna. I'm sorry to hear about your anxiety - I struggle with that too. To me it's like an enemy that sneaks up on you and before you know it takes hold of you and won't let go. I hope you are able to get some respite from it. I'm sorry also to hear you haven't been painting much but it's understandable considering how hard you work, you are probably too exhausted to want to do much of anything when you get home. Hopefully you will be able to get back to your art soon.

I am struggling with my feelings of being a complete failure in everything. I still haven't been able to accept this person that I am. Other than that i'm okay. Work is going well thankfully, so a lot of the anxiety I was having there has been lessened. Over the past year I have been trying to mend old grudges and have been working on becoming, if not friends, then at least not enemies with some of my immediate family. I have reached out to my brother and I am proud of that though at the same time I feel a little sad - I wish someone would feel it worthwhile to reach out to me.

Dear Luna, I wish you well and, even though I don't come on here as much as I used to, I hope that we will see you more as I know you have always been a valuable member of this community and have helped so many (me included) in the past. Take care, M.

Luna- Senior Member

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Thank you so much for the updates! Hope to hear more? Everyone? New people? Old new people? Please let us all know how things are going with you.

I think my being back has a lot to do with my youngest leaving home. I still feel rather lost without her. So, I'm back now. It's a lot quieter now than when I left; I was surprised. But life goes in cycles.

danni Senior Member

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Hi Luna...

Oh Yes.....many puppy shenanigans!!! The latest is when he wanted to play frisbee with my horse. Kept trying to give the horse the frisbee. Finally set it down and tried to push it over with his nose. The had to settle for just chasing each other around. They're buddies...it's pretty cute.

The new job is OK. It's at a psychiatric hospital. I do all the initial intakes, determine level of care and do the initial treatment plans. Also do some individual and group therapy.

Other stuff??? Yes....still over involved. 2nd job as choir director and music coordinator at church. Advisor for the sorority I belonged to in college. Still do the book club thing. (well......we call it "good food, good wine, and SOMETIMES we talk about the book.")

Luna- Senior Member

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shan - please tell the hamburglar I said hi and I wish him all the best with his driving! I have wondered what happened to him and what he decided to do. It is good to hear news of him. And I am glad you are feeling better.

Down to one tuna-loving kitty, the other was killed by the viscious dog next door when he strayed over the fence. Poor Mickey. I cried everyday for about a week. Still miss his funny little ways. My other cat is going through an aloof phase and won't spend much time with me. :(

M, you're not a failure at everything. No-one is. Hugs. Try and be gentle with yourself?

Athena Senior Member

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Hi Luna,

Good to see you again. I've not been here much in the past month. I feel like my brain has gone to mush. I got lonely today and decided to check in, and here you are - a voice from the past.

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