Bipolar Disorder Support Group

You sound like me. I don't really fit under the exact description of bipolar disorder either. I flucuate in moods several times in just one day. But the one thing that's lasting - is the anxiety. Whether I'm depressed, or happy. Happy - Hyper.. Depressed - Agitated. I talk fast, walk fast, drive fast....and think fast. So I'm just going with it - IT's a true hell.

Yes I can swing in one day also. I'm going with it only because Im afraid of what will happen if I don't. I don't want to lose my job or something. I can really get crazy. I used to have a lot of anxiety. Now I am working with my T on that a lot.

It doesn't make any difference if you are or aren't - the meds are treating the symptons!!!! Takes a lot of tries to find a combo that helps give us some - non swinging times : )

You sound bipolar - but the WHY or ACCEPTING is extra pain - we don't know what, and we need to accept just so we can find THINGS that help!

Its WAY more then meds - for me, I had to learn ways to stop my mind, or when to not be manic - how sleep controls a lot - for me.

I also learn coping skills from books and classes, therapist and HERE : ) I have bipolar and need meds to have a life - not medicated, with no tools - no life, not one I enjoyed.

I'm not fixed, and I'm creating, building a better life - than the chaos and manics, the depression and bad thoughts - even having issues, they are shorter and fewer!

Hold on, and Know - meds alone are not going to "fix" you - its hard work and trial and error... we are here for you!!! Keep venting...

thanks Gina- Sleep or lack thereof can set off a manic episode for me for sure. And right now I am not sleeping well. I guess thats why I am a bit nervous. If I go manic again there is no more meds for me. I am maxed out on Lithium and depakote. The seroquel makes me too sleepy to function really. Im not sure what my shrink has planned the next time it happens. Im kinda resistant to treatment. (not intentionally.)

I do the same walk talk drive eat all that fast. Racing thoughts can't slow down and anxiety out the "B". It's horrible, but I refuse to take a bunch of meds. I only take one. Besides they haven't prescribed anything else. You sound Bi-Polar plus I don't know. Maybe ADD. It's hard to pin point it. Good Luck with everything and Hope u find the right combination of meds to make u feel better.

Well, not ADD but definitely have other issues that cloud the picture. Thanks for the support!