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.
No, not alcohol. I've got a problem. It's kind of complex so bear with me. And I'm really stressed. I can't sleep. I haven't slept well in about two months. I've been ill. I've had my gallbladder out. I stopped puking. Great! But I'm really thirsty and have dry mouth. So much so that if I'm not drinking something, I'm thinking about what I'm going to get next or how soon I can get it.
example: I was in the ER yesterday for pain and they did a CT scan. Well they gave me contrast to drink and said I had fifteen minutes to drink it and just do my best (2 15oz cold bottles of flavored dye) I did it in five and almost lost my mind and asked for more. Hey, it was cold!!
The doctor figures he knows what's wrong with me. I think he's right. But I said, "prove it to me" So I'm waiting for him to call me today with the first blood test result. His suspicion is Sjogren's, an auto immune disease I'd never heard of until he said it. I had to look it up. There are other symptoms too but the dry mouth is the most disturbing because is affects everything. at least right now.
I really wish I could just sleep.
footnote(Idid contact that support network here on daily strength but they are more info than emotional support to me because I know ya'll better)
example: I was in the ER yesterday for pain and they did a CT scan. Well they gave me contrast to drink and said I had fifteen minutes to drink it and just do my best (2 15oz cold bottles of flavored dye) I did it in five and almost lost my mind and asked for more. Hey, it was cold!!
The doctor figures he knows what's wrong with me. I think he's right. But I said, "prove it to me" So I'm waiting for him to call me today with the first blood test result. His suspicion is Sjogren's, an auto immune disease I'd never heard of until he said it. I had to look it up. There are other symptoms too but the dry mouth is the most disturbing because is affects everything. at least right now.
I really wish I could just sleep.
footnote(Idid contact that support network here on daily strength but they are more info than emotional support to me because I know ya'll better)
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Hey All...I hope that you have a lovely, peaceful beginning of your weekI have a bunch of chores that need doing but may put them off til tomorrow and just hang out with my landlord/roomie todayWhat about you?...Anything special going on?Have a great day and take good care of you!!..Xo
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Once again I've had a fever today. I'm not going to the hospital because that's a huge waste of time but I did schedule a dr appointment for Wednesday afternoon.
http://www.ehow.com/how_7643704_quench-excessive-thirst.html
Maybe a med tweak would help with sleeping?... If I stop for a couple of days I often raise my AP just a tad for a couple of days to get back into the habit of sleeping and it usually works for me
Big hug of comfort for you... Please let us know how you're doing?...x