sometimes you need extra meds - I'd suggest you do talk to your doctor, this muight be an early sign of an episode breaking through. I take seroquel only when I need it and it stops that kind of thing quickly after a few days / weeks and then I stop taking it.

I'm sorry I don't have anything to add but I loved the title, "Chatter Matter".

Interesting curious fish, I have had to take more of seroquel again to quell thoughts after trying this new Latuda stuff. So it's possible to take it for a few days as needed? Huh.

Yes 1alexis, I get the chatter like an episode is coming. Yesterday I painted and wrote and painted and wrote because I had so much chatter going on. It's been like this since taking Latuda. On one hand it's good, on the other hand it's too much for me to handle. So I took a bit more seroquel to get a good nights rest last night. Talk to your doc. It's too much to live with chatter.

Hi alexis, love that name btw. I have been having non stop racing thoughts every night when i try to sleep. And I cant sleep bc of them! Also it always sounds like there is a radio playing very softly in the back ground. This has been going on for a few nights. Never lasts too long when it happens to me. My meds have always worked as well. So i understand your confusion. Once i find a good Pdoc im hoping to get everything straightened out. I hope you feel better.

((((BIG HUG))))) I just wish I could stop it for you!!!!! LOL Codependent?

Let the thoughts be just thoughts..like a train passing by in front of you. Don't jump on. Racing thoughts are a part of the disorder. They could be a red flag telling you a hypo mania/mania is starting to occur. Let your doctor know. If you don't want to be on an extra prescription or higher dose of drug permanently then ask if you could come off in about a month to 6 weeks. Manias don't last over a week or two..if that is what it is.

Oh thank you all for your input! It always helps this brain to know it's not alone. :-) I am definitely going to visit my doctor and see what we can get worked out. In a way I do miss those manic episodes, however, I'm terrified and really don't want to feel like there's been a set back.

Sometimes I have them I think bc of the disorder but other times I think it's just general anxiety. I try to slow it down and see them as just passing clouds in the sky. It helps some. I call it "monkey mind." Maybe they will settle down soon falexis. Hugs!

From what I understand the internal chatter between our component selves is always there, we just aren't always normally aware when they communicate with each other [its subconscious usually].

So its like the line between your subconscious and conscious self shifts, exposing more of your internal systems than is normal. I know when I get like this I need treatment for anxiety because I usually feel less safe.

Moobbus, YES, that's how I feel...unsafe. Thanks for the insight.