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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Any Advice?

MonaP
MonaP
I am going to talk to my therapist and doctor tomorrow. I think I am bipolar. I did some research on bipolar disorder. I have rapidly moodswing and racing thoughts. I'm taking Pristiq and Geodon but it is not helping. Geodon is only helping with the suicide thoughts. I would like to know what kind of medications is good for moodswing and racing thoughts. Any advice on what I need to ask my therapist and doctor?
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
You need to get the diagnosis sorted first. Once that is sorted they can make the medication suggestions - you don't need to make those suggestions yourself.
deleted_user
deleted_user
acuriousfish is right :) ~hugs to you. remember whats good for the goose is not always good for the gander :P ~peace and serenity for you :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think that you have been getting way ahead of your self, calm down let the doctor so his work, we are not doctors so our hand are really tied at this moment...
MonaP
MonaP
Sorry, I guess I am so impatience. I hope my therapist and doctor will listen to me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agree with the others, talk to your pdoc and let him/her make that determination, then you can move forward from there.

Good luck
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