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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bywena
bywena

these constant cycles of hypomania and mild deppresion are becoming a real pain in my butt to put it nicely up every 3 days down for 2 somewgere goin up or down for the remaing days are getting on my last nerve 



i am wondering how to deal with such rapid cycling it is getting worse with age i sometimes think that they will become so rapid that they cancel eachother out and they will go away but i really do not think that i will ever be stabile



this is just venting but really a problem i also am psychotic all of the time hearing voices which i have just used to having but i am beginning to become irritable and just stopping to hear what someone real is talking about



i guess this is something that i just have to deal with no meds stop it so that is that it is what it is

Maui1992
Maui1992
I'm sorry to hear what you're going through. My depression, hypomania, mixed episodes, and rapid cycling has gotten worse with age for me, especially in my 50s and the worst now it 52. I'm gradually increasing the lamotrigine which is helping to reduce the depression, but I'm still getting the other episodes so I am reducing my light therapy as lamotrigine helps reduce the depression. Most people on this board say the meds help, so I am hoping they will work for me. You may need to just talk to your psychiatrist and try a different medication until you find the right combination. Also, other remedies like exercise, yoga, this support group, stress reduction…… Best wishes
mlr0853
mlr0853
Hi...sorry to read of your struggles...I was thinking of you today, missing your picture posts....I don't often comment, I do hit like.

I'm wondering why your dr isn't helping you? or if you possibly have other medical conditions that are effecting your mood swings.

Recently I've learned how the thyroid, adrenal glands and kidney are huge to my mental health.....have you had a good physical and blood work done lately? Hoping you'll find some peace! Take Good Care :)
Thor2008
Thor2008
I have done the same thing. My doc up'ed my Latuda and Lithium and put me into Electo convulsive therapy. The drugs and the electroshocking helped. I also have a good therapist that helps me spot the signs before they become a problem. I say get better drugs. bipolar is not going away and getting to a good spot with the drugs is critical.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I'm thinking the same as the others sweetie.... It sounds like you need a med adjustment..... Big hug.....xo
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