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Posted by DedeD on April 3, 2002, at 20:41:59
Hello, everyone,
I'm new here, and kind of nervous. I'm not sure how to act, what the right thing to say is. So I'll just introduce myself. My name is Dee. I've been diagnosed BiPolar for about a year. By the way, what is the difference between BiPolar and BiPolar ii? I saw that on the psycho-babble board. I didn't know there were types. I recently just dumped my Depakote medication because I gained 54 pounds and my hair was falling out. My doc replaced it with Lithium. I'm 40 years old and this is my second semester in college. Surprisingly, I'm pulling A's and B's. It's hard to focus with some of the meds I'm on. I work in a degrading job at a movie theatre, but that's just until I graduate school or find something better that will accomodate my school hours. I share a home with my widowed mom (we have fun), 3 dogs, 2 cats and 11 ferrets. Okay, so we're the crazy animal ladies who live down the block. We don't care. Everyone's healthy and well taken care of. Anyway, that's me in a nutshell (pun intended). Nice to meet you all. Dee
Posted by lou pilder on April 3, 2002, at 20:58:57
In reply to New Here, posted by DedeD on April 3, 2002, at 20:41:59
Dede D;
I extend my welcome to you to the community of Psycho-Babble. It is like living in a pleuristic neighborhood with all types of people. So if you have a neighbor that helps you start your car, you will find one here. If you have a neighbor that has a loud car, you will find one here. If you have a neighbor that likes what you like, you will find one here. If you have a neighbor that is in need of help, you will find one here. But the most people in this neighborhood are lovely, for it is always a lovely day in the neighborhood at Psycho-Babble.
Lou
Posted by Mair on April 3, 2002, at 21:33:03
In reply to New Here, posted by DedeD on April 3, 2002, at 20:41:59
Hi Dee
How did you develop an attraction to ferrets?? Did you inherit this from your Mom or did she just finally capitulate?
There are lots of Bipolars here who can answer your questions alot better than I can. In terms of the Board, just please feel that you can jump in wherever and whenever you like. Welcome
Mair
Posted by IsoM on April 3, 2002, at 21:36:08
In reply to New Here, posted by DedeD on April 3, 2002, at 20:41:59
What a wonderful way Lou described it! Your message is a very well-thought out introduction - SO nice. It almost feels like I can picture you. I love "crazy" animal people as I'm one myself but am limited to 3 cats. If I had my way, I'd own a menagarie instead.
Welcome, welcome, welcome!
Posted by DedeD on April 3, 2002, at 22:28:38
In reply to 11 ferrets!!! » DedeD, posted by Mair on April 3, 2002, at 21:33:03
> Hi Dee
>
> How did you develop an attraction to ferrets?? Did you inherit this from your Mom or did she just finally capitulate?
>
Well, I moved down here to FL when my dad started to really get sick. He passed away last April. I had 10 ferrets at the time. They were my family and I wasn't giving them up. I got them through shelters that I had done volunteer work at in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. They are all hard to adopt ferrets, blind, deaf, biters, in need of meds, surgical candidates. I have the word sucker stamped on my head. It's in neon. Fortunately mom is an animal lover, too. She even allowed me to get my chihuahua after I moved here. What a pain in the ass HE is, but loveable just the same. The cats are mom's, I can give or take them. The other two dogs were here when I got here (2 labs, lean mean eating machines). It also doesn't help that my sister is the assistant manager of a pet store and I get 40% off AND I get first crack at any ferret returns. I also think that my ferret collection is part of my illness because I was living alone all that time and needed to nurture and be loved. Animal hoarding IS a disease. I just used the excuse that they needed me.
Posted by IsoM on April 3, 2002, at 23:37:00
In reply to Re: 11 ferrets!!!, posted by DedeD on April 3, 2002, at 22:28:38
Seen lots of ferrets & held a few, but I think a major drawback of owning one (or many) is their short lifespan. I've read from 4-7 years & up to 6-10 years. I'd feel devastated if a pet I loved died after a few years. I don't know if I could handle that.
I'm curious how the cats of your Mom gets along with your ferrets. Do they tend to ignore each other? Were either set of animals around others of the opposite species before? And are your ferrets completely loose, or do they prefer to spend time in their cages too?
Posted by Krazy Kat on April 4, 2002, at 11:53:14
In reply to New Here, posted by DedeD on April 3, 2002, at 20:41:59
thanks for introducing yourself and welcome!
i have three dogs and two cats and some field mice in the cereal cabinet.
- kk
Posted by CtrlAlt n Del on April 4, 2002, at 13:11:51
In reply to Re: New Here » DedeD, posted by Krazy Kat on April 4, 2002, at 11:53:14
Dearest sweetness KK ...hello there dede .....
Do you like my little illustration of.....Three dogs and two cats and some field mice in the cereal cabinet....oh , well ..the mice are naffKelly ..how are you ? you seem alot better.
I have tried to block myself (owwwtch) but I just wander through as if possessed by an unknown entity....resistance is futile!So I guess I must try to eat now.. Munch! Gulp! shooooo away ye crumbs AWAY !
xxxxxxxxdreamerxxxxxxxxx
Posted by Krazy Kat on April 4, 2002, at 13:40:41
In reply to ~\o||o/~ (3) =^o..o^= (2) 0D~ 0D~ , posted by CtrlAlt n Del on April 4, 2002, at 13:11:51
i'm better, dreamer, though flat and lazy, and a little fat, too.
how is mr. rufus?
Posted by CtrlAlt n Del on April 4, 2002, at 14:21:48
In reply to watch out for the mouse pellets..., posted by Krazy Kat on April 4, 2002, at 13:40:41
OOOh Kelly Kelly
I've a scar on me bellyI'm healing.. tempted to self medicate with the booze..almost gave the cat away so I guess not in my rightful mind...I want what I can't have....tis driving me MAD.
Can't eat and I look crap.If this here life is a test then I think I've been posted by mistake and I wish to be re-directed as soon AS POSSIBLE PLEASE Oh Mighty Jester ! -somewhere less shite : ) :(
Posted by Krazy Kat on April 4, 2002, at 16:12:15
In reply to Re: Oh the : ( : ) : | » Krazy Kat , posted by CtrlAlt n Del on April 4, 2002, at 14:21:48
one of my favorite indigo girls songs, this is paraphrased:
then you had to bring up reincarnation, over a couple of beers the other night
now i'm serving time for mistakes made by another in another lifetime
how long til my soul gets it right
has any human being ever reached that kind of light?
Posted by susan C on April 4, 2002, at 16:40:09
In reply to watch out for the mouse pellets..., posted by Krazy Kat on April 4, 2002, at 13:40:41
I resemble that remark
not too good today, just scurring a round
mouse poop!
Posted by CtrlAlt n Del on April 4, 2002, at 22:25:55
In reply to galileo » CtrlAlt n Del, posted by Krazy Kat on April 4, 2002, at 16:12:15
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