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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malibumark 08/17/2018

going to try propranolol. I have tremors and anxiety and so hopefully this will help.

I pick it up in a little while and just reviewed some of the side effects that I might expect.

Anybody who has experience with this I would appreciate input! peace!

https://www.healthline.com/health/propranolol-oral-tablet

SunCloudJD 08/17/2018

I haven't tried it Marky however I hope that it helps you....

It's great to see you and I hope that you start to feel better really soon.....

Big hug......xo

malibumark 08/17/2018

thanks Jan! You are the best!!x

acuriousfish 08/17/2018

I have had it in the past. I didn't get any side effects. Very mild. Only thing to remember is never to stop it suddenly - talk to your doctor if you have to come off it. It's a beta blocker - coming off them suddenly can cause heart problems.

Definately worth a try to help with tremor and anxiety.

malibumark 08/17/2018

thanks Mark!!

OlderCPer 08/17/2018

Propranolol has a high occurrence of increasing Depression in patients predisposed to depression as a psychiatric condition. So its something to keep an eye on.

And remember it is made to treat various heart conditions and hypertension, so don't ever just stop it without your Dr.'s permission.

Hope it helps with the tremors.

malibumark 08/17/2018

thanks OlderCPer!

beckyp 08/19/2018

Good luck with the new med. I read it helps with anxiety and tremors so I hope it helps you with those symptoms.

malibumark 08/19/2018

thanks Becky!!

irishwriter 08/20/2018

betablockers helped my daughter for a couple of years and kept her (bad) panic attacks at bay. she had no side effects and no problems coming off them when she didn't need them anymore. these days she takes a klonopin if she gets very anxious but this only happens once or twice/year. good luck with it and it is also very good to see you. hugs

malibumark 08/20/2018

thanks irish!! yes I must report back that it IS working pretty well. My heart doesn't race so much and it feels like I am more grounded in what I am doing, rather than distracted by the attacks.

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