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Illinois
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20 years in building trades(roofing siding carpentry cabinetmaking,plumbing electrical, foundation,building maintenance)
Live in a converted Barn(1880's)
Diagnosed bi-polar disorder under full treatment with medications
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General Contractor/furniture maker/woodshop
 
     


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Disability Benefits... Disabilities Jul 17, 2008 09:15 PM Thanks Ken.
Mental Concerns Mental & Emotional Health Jul 13, 2008 10:34 PM Thanks, I will be sure to give as many details as possible next time. I wrote about my friend acting different after Iraq. I understand PTSD a little now.
Attic Insulation Construction Jul 13, 2008 01:39 PM you are correct
alcoholic boyfriend Addictions Jul 3, 2008 03:11 PM find people interested in you, not the bottle!
mentally and physically... Mental & Emotional Health Jun 9, 2008 06:24 AM comforting and supportive
My girl friend is a... Relationships Mar 10, 2008 05:02 PM Great answer
My sister's tortured mind Mental & Emotional Health Feb 23, 2008 03:35 PM Ken, I am so happy your family supports you ! AND yes, boundries are extremely important! A special hug for you my friend!!
Dealing with a BiPolar... Mental & Emotional Health Feb 17, 2008 11:15 AM Ken, bless you and thanks for responding, I stay confused but hopeful!
Science Fiction Books Books & Literature Feb 11, 2008 04:28 AM Piers Anthony = Good Stuff!
My sister's tortured mind Mental & Emotional Health Feb 1, 2008 02:26 PM Very nice of you.
Intense guilt Mental & Emotional Health Jan 20, 2008 04:39 PM You took the words right out of my mouth -- good suggestion to IM one of us and remain anonymous yet still get feedback.
way over my head Addictions Jan 6, 2008 08:49 AM I can only hope! There is hope for this girl if she is surrounded by people that love her and help her to understand the road she is on is not a good one.
Need 46 inch wide shower Interior Home Improvement Jan 3, 2008 05:35 AM Thanks for the suggestion!
19 Year Old Son Not... Parenting Dec 30, 2007 06:46 AM yeah even if they don't want to call throughout the day they should at least call by bedtime to say if they are not coming home tonight
Why do mean love head... Adult Sexuality Dec 22, 2007 02:11 PM I don't think this answer deserves a reddie..if thats his opinion.
Why do mean love head... Adult Sexuality Dec 21, 2007 11:32 AM Not at all, because it actually feels like you are in heaven when she knows what shes doing....and honestly during that period of time its the woman thats really in total charge...
cutting corian counter... Interior Home Improvement Dec 18, 2007 08:39 PM Exactly right. I work with Corian professionally, and that is how I do it.
Finding Things... Archaeology Dec 17, 2007 08:31 PM I would think that what you describe in your answer might be a possibility. Thank you for your answer!!
Toxic shame Addictions Dec 10, 2007 06:58 AM YEP! THE dark side of MOON!!!!!
keeping living... Interior Home Improvement Dec 10, 2007 03:53 AM we were given basically the same advice, to have a vent below the living room...it is much warmer this winter.
Is this abuse . Mental & Emotional Health Dec 9, 2007 08:41 AM Excellent point KBC, I agree that pain and/or fear is the biggest catylist to change. And your point, if I correctly understand what you said, that change is progressive I think is also correct. It seems that "it is too hard to try anymore."
alternative to plywood... Interior Home Improvement Dec 9, 2007 08:22 AM Thank you for the prompt response.I'm off to my local supply store.
Toxic shame Addictions Dec 9, 2007 04:28 AM most addicts I know are in denial but then again MAYBE S0ME did become addicts because they were oversensitive---I never thought of it that way--guess because many addicts I know have ruthless manipulative attitudes
Is this abuse . Mental & Emotional Health Dec 8, 2007 10:13 PM The benefit of the doubt has been what she has been giving him all along. Is he brain damaged? KBC, you have never had a husband have you?
Garage floor is not level Construction Dec 8, 2007 02:56 PM Several people have told me the same thing. Thanks!!!
Finding Things... Archaeology Dec 7, 2007 02:52 AM Thank you for your answer!!
Lamictal and bipolar... Mental & Emotional Health Dec 6, 2007 04:44 AM I love your responses!
foundation growing... Interior Home Improvement Dec 3, 2007 07:18 AM i hope the accuracy is correct i am not sure i do not know anything about this subject but the response was to my question was very quick. Thank you
Believe in you Other Society & Culture Nov 29, 2007 04:01 AM yup
Its not that bad yet i... Mental & Emotional Health Nov 28, 2007 02:30 PM Yes it has just recently become a problem. I live in Seattle so i dont think it is lack of sunshine.
I'm not sure what is... Mental & Emotional Health Nov 27, 2007 10:54 AM Very compassionate and comforting
My depression Mental & Emotional Health Nov 25, 2007 06:28 PM To the point and correct
"A" frame... Interior Home Improvement Nov 20, 2007 08:29 PM Answered all my questions and has experiance with his recommendations
Enjoying Depression? Mental & Emotional Health Nov 17, 2007 05:08 AM definitely a cheery reply ;D
raped and now bf wants... Teens Nov 16, 2007 03:33 AM I have to agree with you. After reading her other posts this was the most accurate advice given.
raped and now bf wants... Teens Nov 15, 2007 04:43 PM yeah Fr chuck is right when a girl is raped it is a bit different scenerio but she shouldn't start anyway cause she isn
Eliminate odor under... Interior Home Improvement Nov 15, 2007 04:39 PM It is an option. I can check out the liquid and limitations of my wood to see if liquid is compatible
raped and now bf wants... Teens Nov 15, 2007 03:36 PM I seldom give a disapprove, but don't startr if you are not going to finish, tease ? sorry disapprove
Finding it difficult to... Relationships Nov 15, 2007 08:02 AM thanks!!! I am aware of these stages. I dont know how to get closure though.
My girl friend is a... Relationships Nov 15, 2007 06:41 AM Good moral advice.
Very depressed Mental & Emotional Health Nov 14, 2007 01:04 AM I like your list!!
Lamictal and bipolar... Mental & Emotional Health Nov 13, 2007 06:26 PM Thank you, you definitely just made my day a bit better. :D
anitdepressants and... Mental & Emotional Health Nov 13, 2007 10:54 AM Good advice!
I'm Really Scared Mental & Emotional Health Nov 13, 2007 09:21 AM love the letter idea
Is drinking Vodka... Addictions Nov 13, 2007 04:33 AM yes
Staying on your... Medications Nov 12, 2007 04:03 PM I love the avatar, it is SOOOOOO appropriate!!!
Staying on your... Medications Nov 11, 2007 06:36 AM I think you're a cool person, and your comments are welcome. Get better.
Very depressed Mental & Emotional Health Nov 10, 2007 04:55 AM Thank you for the support.
OSB or plywood -- which... Construction Nov 9, 2007 09:05 PM makes sense. thanks.
Crack in wall sheetrock Interior Home Improvement Nov 9, 2007 06:25 AM Thanks so very much--that is what I was hoping to hear
He thinks he's a... Mental & Emotional Health Nov 7, 2007 12:29 PM exactly! you can be friends with many types of people...but some are better kept at a distance.
Am I the only one who... Marriage Nov 7, 2007 08:43 AM Thanks I will keep an open mind. And I do already know what I am doing. I am going to school for veterinary assisatance. I will keep my door open though.
He thinks he's a... Mental & Emotional Health Nov 7, 2007 03:29 AM Very true!!
meaningful treatment... Addictions Nov 6, 2007 02:41 PM Narcotics Anonymous is best starting point for information. good luck!! p.s. it works.
Violent Bi-polar... Mental & Emotional Health Nov 6, 2007 07:28 AM An awesome, well thought out answer with helpful links. P.S. I didn't like the 'better man' comment either!
Black Mastic adhasive... Interior Home Improvement Nov 5, 2007 07:42 PM I will try your suggestion and thanks for the reply.
What are these pills? Medications Nov 4, 2007 05:52 AM Excellent link! Very useful!
Atheists do not... Spirituality Nov 2, 2007 12:00 PM balancer. The original question is as impossible to answer by a non-believer, as yours is by a believer.
Atheists do not... Spirituality Nov 2, 2007 08:20 AM Great points!
Atheists do not... Spirituality Nov 2, 2007 08:07 AM Answering a question with a question...
stop the bottle? Parenting Nov 1, 2007 09:31 PM Yup! My older son ended up with "nursing bottle mouth" and later chrome crowns because he drank himself to sleep at night (milk, not booze).
Height of a front or... Interior Home Improvement Nov 1, 2007 07:00 AM I agree.
Baseboard Heaters... Heating & Air Conditioning Nov 1, 2007 06:31 AM yep, that's it and there isn't a cure
Drug Test Results Addictions Nov 1, 2007 06:08 AM we are always influenced by those we hang with.
18 year old daughter in... Parenting Oct 31, 2007 06:34 PM that sums it up pretty good
building own home, need... Construction Oct 31, 2007 08:46 AM several things to think about
18 year old daughter in... Parenting Oct 30, 2007 06:40 PM good one KBC, it is never easy watching kids make thier own mistakes, but strength comes from adversity
Replacing rotten wood... Construction Oct 29, 2007 07:14 AM Good points were made.
Do Guys! Relationships Oct 27, 2007 05:30 AM What aload of crap. Sorry! Your trying to speak for every male? Rubbish.
Do Guys! Relationships Oct 27, 2007 05:00 AM IMO, your opinion is accurate!
patio floor Construction Oct 26, 2007 06:39 PM if you have high spots this would be the best method i feel
sad empty.depressed? Mental & Emotional Health Oct 23, 2007 08:33 PM writing is very helpful
Protecting OSB Construction Oct 23, 2007 06:56 PM good advice, you don't want to be a test model for OSB weathering
How do I get rid of the... Small Claims Oct 23, 2007 10:48 AM sounds good to me!
How do I get rid of the... Small Claims Oct 23, 2007 05:51 AM I'd DO that.
Sewer smell Plumbing Oct 21, 2007 10:29 PM Old post, but was a possible cause and solution. Didnt deserve a red.
Why I should vote? Politics Oct 20, 2007 04:11 PM Vote! Or your voice doesn't count!
Uneven kitchen floor Interior Home Improvement Oct 20, 2007 06:19 AM very helpful thank you
My sister's tortured mind Mental & Emotional Health Oct 20, 2007 02:28 AM Wow!Ken, good perspective there...
I hate the poor. Politics Oct 19, 2007 09:53 AM As I constantly repeat here. Try to make changes at the local level . You can mobilize against the smaller governments easier and have a greater effect .Do not accept inertia when most times all it takes is for you to show up .
My sister's tortured mind Mental & Emotional Health Oct 19, 2007 04:47 AM Very empathic and supportive.
Thoughts of death Mental & Emotional Health Oct 18, 2007 08:10 PM I am with you ALL the way on this answer!!! Good to have a person experienced in mental health along with me here.
New garage concrete... Exterior Home Improvement Oct 18, 2007 06:11 AM yep, nothing to worry about.
So, you think... Politics Oct 18, 2007 03:48 AM Riiiiight..... Of course, I belive the Limprod. He doesn't lie. Bwa, ha ha ha.
Painting siding on a... Exterior Home Improvement Oct 17, 2007 05:48 AM Great answer. I had not thought of doing this.
abuse issues Mental & Emotional Health Oct 16, 2007 03:48 AM was helpful and caring
False teeth GAGGING to... Dentistry Oct 14, 2007 03:43 PM You're right. There definitely is an adjustment period where visits to the dentist will be needed.
Depression or what? Mental & Emotional Health Oct 13, 2007 03:19 PM Yes, the what if's are my biggest problem. and relaity is the 2nd biggest.
The greatest words ever... Politics Oct 11, 2007 08:41 AM Love it, thanks
How do I STOP drinking? Addictions Oct 10, 2007 09:38 PM Thanks Ken - I appreciate your post. I don't want to go to AA but welcome any advice (other than going to AA).
refrigerator leaking Appliances Oct 8, 2007 12:33 PM I agree. First thing to check
Purple Pod, bright... Other Home & Garden Oct 8, 2007 09:47 AM Quick and Concise
Finishing Tub surrounds Interior Home Improvement Oct 8, 2007 06:38 AM Asks the right questions for a possible fix
draughty house Other Home & Garden Oct 8, 2007 05:20 AM Very helpful many thanks I just need to find a british outlet to purchase the garage door seal any-one know?
Finishing Tub surrounds Interior Home Improvement Oct 8, 2007 04:17 AM Same questions I would have asked.
replacing drywall... Interior Home Improvement Oct 7, 2007 05:22 PM first to mention water wicking up the sheet
how did this happen Mental & Emotional Health Oct 6, 2007 11:35 AM "One Day At a Time" is good advice for all addictive personalities. :):):) Great answer.
Dealing with an... Relationships Oct 3, 2007 04:30 AM It says it all..devotion :)
Plumbing rise cross... Plumbing Sep 30, 2007 11:40 AM I'm quite worried. I don't see water, but don't know what is going on behind the wall.
Specfic and Scientific... Addictions Sep 30, 2007 10:31 AM Im thinking now that what I thought was a test foor Bi Polar was for another disease that Prozac was used in conjuction for, if that makes sense?




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