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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faithtofly 11/09/2010

Ive been off medz for a month or so ,cant afford it no insurence. Been not really feeling anything at all ,my mind is constantly racing ,i keep having flashbacks from PTSD im hyper as hell all the time or im just quiet ,both are not normal for me but my girlfriend tells me i have a personality now. I think my meds made me worse tho i was really depressed /suicidle when i was taking them. Can meds really make u worse?

deleted_user 11/09/2010

Maybe you just wernt on the proper med combo. Thats why you have to have those appointments with your pdoc to see how the meds are working

deleted_user 11/09/2010

I have been on combo where I was more suicidial and depressed,,,that is why it is important to have open communication

deleted_user 11/09/2010

If not on the right combo/cocktail of the right med...from experience can lead to suicidal thoughts. I encourage you if you can not tolerate to being away from meds, to talk to your pdoc. I went 2yrs without meds due to income/no insurance...i tore apart relationships, and the constant racing of thoughts lead to despair and mix episodes. Many wishes of blessedness to you during this time :)

tommymott 11/09/2010

Here's a site for help getting meds:
http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Prescription_Drug_Patient_Assistance_Programs.htm
I think the wrong meds can make things worse. The right meds help and we find that out when we stop taking them.

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