Fickle (Forums Mod)

                                     
 

I'm fickle.  I'm BP 1 diagnosed 8 years. I live in southeastern Pennsylvania.  I like to draw, paint and write poetry, fiction and essays.  I also enjoy watching and collecting movies. 
I found a lot of support in the BPW chat area, then eventually found my way to the boards.  I contributed primarily to the poetry, prose and creative writing section so it was a natural fit for me to be a volunteer moderator there.  BPW is the best, most well rounded resource I have found on the net for people with BP so it is a pleasure volunteering to support the forums.

It is our pleasure here at Bipolar World to have fickle volunteering with us.  Thanks fickle!


 


 

Maz (Forums Moderator)
 

Hmmm - I was going to post Maz' email just the way I got it but then thought she may not appreciate it if I left in all the "sidebars" LOL .... anyway Maz is a moderator in the Bipolar World Forum, where she spends a lot of time being warm, caring, and supportive to everyone  who posts there.  Maz is a friend to many, and never turns away someone needing help.

She is 30 and lives in New York City (Manhatten). 

 In her words, Maz was "misdx'd with depression,  given Ad's and xanax for panic attacks, and all hell broke loose" -- she was hospitalized in August 2001 and then dx'd BP at 26 years old.
 
When she got the BP diagnosis she didn't know what it was, so started researching - only to find out there were so many different types. When she asked her p-doc what type she had, she said it didn't matter, so she still doesn't know what type she has..

Talking about other diagnoses she says -

 
I've had a lot - I don't really know anymore.
 
I have panic disorder - that one I'm sure of. (panic attacks are a good indicator - lol)
 
I have major anxiety issues - but again - my p-doc won't label me
(she really hates labels)
 
At the hospital i was told I had Borderline Personality Disorder.
My current P-doc says I have BPD tendencies. ( but did send me to DBT classes - but i dropped out) - think was sent there cause of my SI problems
 
Why do I volunteer ?
 
Well, I was a member for a long time, liked it here, stuck around,
then got a pm from ez asking me to volunteer and figured " Why Not?"
 
( I had no idea what I was getting myself into - lol )
 
Sorry - I know that answer sucks, but i don't really know why i volunteer - i just do......guess i figured the board helped me a lot (still does) - and I wanted to help the board.

Thanks maz - we think you're great!!

 

 

 

Mattie (E Mail Monitor)

 

My name is Mattie I am 50/F, dx with BP II in 96.  I also have ADD/ADHD, and PTSD.  I am working as an RN with our local hospital.  I work in the Cardiac Section and love it and always have
 
I also love where I live, I live in Amarillo TX.  It's just the right size to get around in, and Dallas if needed is an hour's flight away.  So what more can a person ask for?
 
I love working on the site because it allows me to share what I know about BP but I think I get more back than I contribute.  I am sending you 2 pictures and you can choose between them.

Well Mattie, as you can see I couldn't choose between the two pictures, so put them together to make one!

Thanks Mattie for the great job you do on the list - I know its been really busy there lately for all of you!  Your time is well appreciated by all of us here, and even more by all the people you help.

 

 


 

Miranda - Guest Book Monitor

 

Miranda, seen here with her fiance, is our official guest book monitor, checking the posts there and replying to those requiring a reply on behalf of Bipolar World.  Thank you Miranda!
 
About me:  I was diagnosed BP upon starting college 4 years ago. I am currently attending school in Washington State working toward my bachelor's degree in nursing. I know it will be a challenging career but I think it's an amazing opportunity to help people at their most frightened and vulnerable times.
 
Over Christmas my boyfriend proposed and I happily said yes! He is a psychology student working toward his PhD. We are excited to get officially married when I finish school but until then have committed ourselves to each other and have been living together for two years now. Between our mood disorders it has been challenging, but we've grown closer and learned each other very well. I feel blessed to have someone in my life who understands my illness and still sees the person underneath it all even at my worst, and loves me for me (in addition to the med weight I've put on since we got together)
 
In my free time I love scrapbooking and sewing and playing flute, which I've done for over 10 years. I actually was very successful at that and began college with intentions of playing professionally but had to quit due to nerve damage in my elbows. Nowadays it's just a good stress relief and something to take my mind off studying and the bills that seem so endless now that I can't work!
 
I'm so grateful for BP World and all the wonderful people I've met here. In my darkest times it's made all the difference to know that there are others who have been through the same things as I have and found ways to make it through.

 

 

 




Lord Rastilian
 

LR is 33 and was diagnosed BP1 5 years ago. Living in denial for the next year until a severe manic episode got him forcibly hospitalized. He currently lives north of Denver, CO and loves the mountains, the fresh air and the beautiful view. He has a wife and a 6yr old son. LR went to the University of Wyoming where he majored in Music Education, and he still plays the violin. Working a full time job, he is involved in lots of computer time and traveling around the state and flying to Alaska. LR found BPW by a Google search and has been an active member since. He volunteers because he enjoys helping others and in hopes that others can learn from his mistakes. 

 LR, like many people with bipolar disorder, is dually diagnosed and has struggled with the added challenges of alcohol and drug addiction.  Often before a bipolar disorder diagnosis is made we self medicate with those things close at hand (alcohol and drugs) just trying to feel better, but in the end they just don't do the job.

Thanks for being with us LR - you are a very supportive person.

 

 

 


Speedy Mike


Mike Carrington was born and raised in Louisiana.  He graduated from a small Methodist college in Mathematics.  Thanks to the Viet Nam war, Mike spent time in Washington state and the republics of Texas, Turkey and Spain.  On his return to the US, Mike lived in Colorado and was a Computer geek until his retirement.  Early retirement was due to side effects of bipolar medication.  He now lives near Olympia in Washington state.
 

 

Orangeroot

OK Here is the International man of mystery. Anything else will have to be made up to protect the innocent. :)

I guess we can say that OR is a chat op in the Lounge - thanks OR!

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