Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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can't sleep

TC40
TC40
I am wide awake. I have gotten my med cycle all screwed up. I also can't concentrate. I am feeling depressed and happy at the same time. I don't know how to stop this before it starts getting out of hand. I am even trying to meet guys on an online dating site. I don't even WANT TO DATE, so wth am I doing??? I almost feel mamic. It could be my thyroid as well being too high. All i know is that something doesn't feel right. I used to LOVE to read. And the desire to read is still there. I just can't focus. I make trips to the library everyday..sometimes twice. I have like 20 books checked out that just sit there. I can't do anything i used to enjoy. One thing also is that i have been overly energetic...i have walked two 5k's on the treadmill in the past week. I am afraid i am manic mostly because i know what follows a period of mania.....any suggestions or advice???? Still wide awake.....
deleted_user
deleted_user
none at all.. all I can say is I am with you. Its time for me to toss and turn before another day awake and not wanting to be..

i have noticed this.. while getting into the bed seems like a chore in and of itself.. getting out of it is even harder. Man i could sleep until 3 every day. oy.. with you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
and i am stuck in depression.. no hypo about it.. just flat out depression.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm depressed and it's 3:40am - just thought I would check DS.
deleted_user
deleted_user
get yr meds right, take them at same time each day or as close to as you can.
If necessary, st an alarm as a remider.
Do not create any online profiles on dating sites or even look as it's a temptation or lure that you don't want while manic and it definately sounds as if that's what's happening. I rapid cycle, but right now regardless I can't slow the racing mind (lyrics, conversations, re-play everything)
Nothing wrong with the treadmill. Your burning energy off in that way is the best thing you can be doing. Mentally and physically.
tats69
tats69
I'm with ya as I am very hypomanic atm.....Call the pdoc asap and tell him everything you said here.....I hate to give that advice but you don't wanna crash to the bottom....sounds like you're cycling and they need to treat your symptoms with meds...I hate saying that too but it's the ugly truth TC and you need to make your move very soon. I hope you get to feeling more at peace very soon.
TC40
TC40
OMG....is that why i keep having lyrics get stuck in my head????

I deleted my dating site. I don't need a man.

I called my psych and left a message.

I can't think strait. I keep falling asleep. I feel paralyzed. I want to go to the beach but can't seem to move. I haven't bathed since Wednesday. Or washed ky hair. Stupid ?? but can i be manic AND depressed at the same time? Another thing i have noticed is that i can't seem to stop moving. I am feeling AWFul today :(
deleted_user
deleted_user
Are you on any meds that would cause Akanisia anxiety? (I probably spelled that wrong). When you said you, "Another thing i have noticed is that i can't seem to stop moving" -- that's very typical of a side effect to some anti-psychotics and pills like Abilify.
LivingWater
LivingWater
I can sympathize with what you're feeling. It does indeed sound as if you are manic, or getting there! Not sleeping terrifies me, because if I lose sleep even a few nights, I can become paranoid and then it's only "a hop, skip, and a jump" to a breakdown.

Everyone responds differently to drugs. I got major relief from bipolar with Zyprexa. I also got relief from anxiety and panic disorder (as well as depression) with the anti-depressant, Cymbalta.

Sadly, it was almost too late. I had attempted suicide several times and my foot is crippled as a result of major overdose, seizure, stroke. I'm in my 60's, so almost my whole life was destroyed before I found help.
TC40
TC40
Still waiting to hear back from dr. I left a message this morning about how i am feeling. I am still feeling very weird. I was a complete zombie today. I didn't take my meds until 3:30 am and then slept till 11:00 this am. I went to the gym and worked out. I finally took a shower at the gym. Since i returned home from the gym, i have beemimimin feeling very odd. I cant stay awake. I feel like hell.



jk