Exhibit B Home Game: Finding Serenity

[shanns_ljidol]

I've talked before about having BPD and being Bi-Polar. So that's old news. What I haven't talked about are the medications. There are no magic pills to make everything better. The best you can hope for is a combination that will help keep your moods stable and not let the depression or manic phases take over

Comments

[kajel]

It is so hared sometimes to find a Dr. that listens well. I hope you are able to find that peace.

Meds -- and our need for them

[devifemme]

Hi -- I saw you over on Scott Church's LJ. I'm in love with his photography, so I came here -- and first stumbled across your incredible story about the abandoned hospital. I commented there, and then came here.

Funny coincidence: Only an hour ago, I wrote about my own depression meds -- http://devifemme.livejournal.com/1388751.html But I'm not comparing -- for one thing, my problem is probably way less intense than yours. At least, it can be managed with some Wellbutrin and a little Zoloft

I was impressed with your writing about your daily concerns, including the friction with Robert. I too have mood-inspired hassles with Joanne, my longtime significant other. (We're lesbians.)

You wrote three-odd weeks ago; I hope you found that peace you needed. And I hope you can soon get the meds down to a sustaining level. I'm friending you; please come look at my LJ, and add me back!

Thanks, Justine

Re: Meds -- and our need for them

[shanns_ljidol]

Hi Justine and welcome!

I really only use this LJ for my LJ idol entries but I'm adding you as a friend on my day to day account, shannon_elaine. I hope that's okay and I look forward to getting to know you!

3ee

[devifemme]

Aha! (Yes -- an "aha" moment!)

So -- you're still Shann, but everything here is written for the idol competition? The abandoned hospital? The Cusak-hating Robert? (He does seem a good sort in "shannon elaine" ...)

Oh, and the BPD? And the kindly Kajel?

Anyhow, I look forward to knowing you...whoever you are!

Hugz, Justine