I’m Mentioned in this Article!

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They found me on reddit on a thread about medications and Mark Cuban's pharmacy - my main psych medication used to be $15,000 out of pocket for a three month supply. The same medication, as a generic, at Mark Cuban's is $39 for a three month supply. Here's the article in question: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-doctor-lowering-drug-prices-for-1-million-patients-with-help-from-mark-cuban-sam-altman-and-martin-shkreli-5e72d77a And for … Continue reading I’m Mentioned in this Article!

Taking a ‘Me’ Day

26 Apr 202323 Apr 2023 ~ reneewittman

I'm bipolar, and I have good days and bad days. It's been a rough couple of weeks, and I've pushed too hard. So this is a 'me' day. I'll see you on the other side. <3

Gonna Admit I’m a Failure

28 Jan 202226 Jan 2022 ~ reneewittman

Let's talk mania. And finances. Last fall, I went full paranoid manic for close to two weeks. With how the world was behaving, no one realized my frothing was anything other than a reaction to everything. I bought end of the world supplies. A lot of end of the world supplies. A wood stove. A … Continue reading Gonna Admit I’m a Failure

I’m Crying. Literally Crying Tears of Relief and Joy

6 Dec 20213 Dec 2021 ~ reneewittman

Another Small Manic Swing and Med Change

5 Nov 20216 Feb 2022 ~ reneewittman

I had my appointment with my psychiatrist on Wednesday, and there will be a small med change. First, was getting chewed out again for not contacting her while manic. TO BE FAIR, this time only lasted four or so days, and my husband caught it quickly so I didn't spend too much money or hurt … Continue reading Another Small Manic Swing and Med Change

Let’s Talk Mania

18 Oct 202117 Oct 2021 ~ reneewittman

I don't spend a lot of time talking about my mental illness, which is unfortunate in that it doesn't, I don't know, put a face to the illness as much as I like. But I also don't like singing the same song all the time. It gets old. You get sick of it. I get … Continue reading Let’s Talk Mania

For the End of the World

17 Sep 20216 Nov 2021 ~ reneewittman ~ 1 Comment

Ya'll, I'm so stoked. (No pun intended.) I don't have photos yet, and it's not set up. BUT I HAVE A WOODSTOVE! I bought THIS ONE. One of the site photos: Thank you to my family for supporting me in this! Power outages in the winter are a concern for me, and this, when it's … Continue reading For the End of the World

Can’t Win for Losing

30 Jun 202127 Jun 2021 ~ reneewittman

One of my bipolar medications has a possible side effect of causing diabetes and excessive weight gain. My psych doctor added Metformin to my list of meds to try and slow down my weight gain... and, 'lo! I have energy! I'm not crashing all the time! I don't need a caffeine IV drip! I've been … Continue reading Can’t Win for Losing

A New Antidepressant

9 Sep 20203 Nov 2020 ~ reneewittman ~ 1 Comment

For the first time in a few years, my medications have changed. I thought I was doing okay with all the stress, the pandemic, everything, but I was getting shorter and shorter tempered and melting down more and more frequently. Then I had a Zoom meeting with my psych doctor. She's easier to talk to … Continue reading A New Antidepressant

New Medication Going Well

26 Jun 201922 Sep 2019 ~ reneewittman ~ 6 Comments

Recently, I was put on a new medication, and I had two follow up calls with my psychiatrist, and then a meeting this last Wednesday. It's actually going very, very well. Not that I want to invite trouble! But this is the best I've felt in a very long time, with more energy than normal … Continue reading New Medication Going Well