ā13-07-2024 07:30 PM
ā13-07-2024 07:30 PM
I have been diagnosed with BAD and have been on medication for the last 20 years and have and been living a symptom free and successful life with professional help
ā13-07-2024 09:09 PM - edited ā13-07-2024 09:10 PM
ā13-07-2024 09:09 PM - edited ā13-07-2024 09:10 PM
Hey @Mar1
Welcome to the forums. It's so encouraging to hear that you have been living well with the right supports. It does indeed sound like you have lot of experience to share. Good on you for coming to forums, I'm sure you'll find lots of community here.
ā13-07-2024 09:23 PM
ā13-07-2024 09:23 PM
Way to go @Mar1 šš¼ Hello šš¼ and welcome to the Forum.
Tell us your story, if you like?
Why the late diagnosis?
Was getting the right type and dosage a challenge?
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ā14-07-2024 11:44 AM
ā14-07-2024 11:44 AM
Welcome @Mar1 we need more assets on this forum and your lived experience of MI and overall life experience would indeed be very valuable. I'm looking forward to reading your posts! Wishing you a good day š
ā20-07-2024 08:51 PM
ā20-07-2024 08:51 PM
I am sitting in my room thinking what to contribute to the the discussion but I decided to relax with a few beers and relax and enjoy myself what the heck you only have one life
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