MEEEEEEEEEEE! welcome welcome.

I lost some good friend before i was diagnosed but now i see it was for the better and im still going crazy on my meds but im only on my 10th day. Your not alone.

My diagnosis followed a terribly manic episode, which I won't go into, but as a result I lost every single one of my friends.

I am fairly new too and am finding out that adjusting to meds can truly make you feel like you are losing your mind. My more experienced friends on this site tell me to be patient that it takes time. I've talked to people who says it can take over a year, or maybe even longer. I started my meds in July and my doc is still having to tweak them, and each time it can be a little crazy with both my moods and my physical symptoms, and in my sleeping. I'm doing pretty well the past few days. Before that, I had a 10 day period when I thought I was needing to be permanently committed. I think we just need to hang in there and be patient. Also, my family is also having to be patient cuz they are also having to deal with all of these issues!

Nearly six years and I'm still trying to find the right 'cocktail', they only seem to work for so long. I don't suppose it helps that I'm having new diagnosis' thrown at me left, right and center, though.

I had similer problems when i first started,but come to find out they were not my friends and the ones that came around just needed to understand that with the right meds you really are not too much diffrent than you were before.Some may be scard that you might be angry and might cause a scene which is not true?

I guess I was lucky. One month of dizziness and nausea w/Lithium and I've been fine. A few days of mania w/certain antidepressants, but the problems were quickly fixed.
Losing friends I think is part of bipolar. They're not much of a friend that when you're diagnosed with a serious illness, they go away. You will find new ones that love and cherish you for who you are, bipolar and all.

We change constantly. The lose of friends does not always have to do with us personally. Yes we make mistakes but maybe they are meant to be used as a learning tool. Now that you have acknowledged that you have made mistakes move on from here. That is a crucial part of recovery. Take this experience and make a note of it. Use the immense knowledge of yourself and go on with your life.

Peace!

Glinda

Thank you all for your advice it helps its almost a year still new to me and its hard not only i lost my friends i am losing my husband it seems i push people away when i need them.And i dont have much of a family to help me with this.Does anyone have get angry alot? Well Hugs to all and thank you for your time to write back.

I lost friends initially, but it wasn't about me and it wasn't even about bipolar. It was about their lack of information and unfounded fears based upon ignorance of mental illness. Those that really matter though, will take the time to learn and extend to you great compassion.

The only thing I can suggest is lots of patience when it comes to meds. Sometimes it takes a long time to get the right combo that will help you...and sometimes that combo works for a long time and then stops. Or, it continues to work but life's stressors send you for a tailspin so you need the meds tinkered with. Whatever you do, please be kind and patient with yourself. This is a tough time for you right now and beating up on yourself, won't be helpful.

Good luck hon, and welcome to DS.

i was recently diagnosed too, and at first it drove a wedge in between me and my husband...but now that he understands it better, he is calmer and more willing to help.
i haven't adjusted to meds yet, but it has only been 2 weeks. i know how you feel. get your hubby to research a bit, and hang in there!

Yes I have a rage thing going on too. If someone says something at the wrong time my head spins around and I swear sparks shoot out of my eyes I just seem to snap.

Hi LostK. I was diagnosed 9mnths ago with Bipolar...my doc has been trying unsuccessfuly since then to treat me but to no effect yet..it has been a lllooonnnggg 9mnths! I struggle every day when I take my meds....I started taking Lithium a few weeks ago..I just want to stop this merry go round of meds and side effects..I have to really push myself to take my meds faithfully, I know that if I don't I will tailspin into "the land of lost" so keep taking your meds faithfully, don't ever stop without your doc knowing, be patient and eventually you will feel better...at least for a while. Hope you have a good day today. Love and Prayers Ramona xooxxooxxo

YES!!! I was really confused thinking "Did I post this thread?". This is exactly how I feel and act. I pushed my best friend away until she left and now I still push my partner away even though I know I absolutely need him. Its stupid and makes no sense the way i react.

I've only recently been diagnosed with Bipolar and started medication over a week ago. Some bizarre things have happened that have certainly made me question my sanity.