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Constant Crying Spells

Redsgal21
Redsgal21
Does anyone else get these? I can't stop lately. I'm constantly feeling sorry for myself and I know I shouldn't because there are people way worse off than me. All the crying causes me headaches which isn't good for me either.

I'm waiting to hear back from my cardiologist to make sure it's ok for me to start serequel. I know now it's not just hormones. Everything seems like the end of the world right now to me. I can't concentrate and have brain fog. I'm either crying or really angry.

I'm suppose to be tackling small things one thing at a time right now as in one day do laundry,one day organize bills,etc. But what I do is start freaking out about everything that needs done and then I don't do any of it. I started a craft project because my t doc suggested it would be good for me. Well I got off to a good start on it but haven't touched it the last 3 days. Even that seems overwhelming to me.

The crying and the insomnia are bad right now. Hopefully I'll be able to try the seroquel. I haven't felt depression like this in a long time. I am seeing my t doc once a week but maybe I should go to twice a week until the depression calms down.

Thanks for listening as always :) ugh I just want to feel better!!
Niccid
Niccid
I'm sorry you are going through this. Crying can be therapeutic at times, but not when it doesn't subside. I wish crying didn't induce headaches. Glad you have t doc for support. Hope you find relief soon! Hugs!
Nester4U
Nester4U
The only time i cried uncontrollably is when I was manic or possibly it was a mixed episode. i would cry until it felt like my body couldn't handle it anymore and then I would be utterly exhausted. Since i've been on meds I'm kinda numbed out and wish I could cry sometimes to get that release.I'm so sorry you are going through this.
theatrediva
theatrediva
Yea I used to have crying spells all the time! I would just cry and cry until I passed out! Havent had those since I have been on Lithium and Citalopram. Hope you feel better.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
It sounds like depression sweetie... I hope your Cardiologist gets back to you soon.. A med tweak can make a huge difference...Big hug for you...xo
rappciteeinblue
rappciteeinblue
Whenever I have really bad PMDD or am under high stress, I get severe crying spells. Hunger is sometimes a cause of these spells if one is not getting proper nutrition. Blood sugar maintenance is huge. Getting plenty of rest is also huge in this regard.
sadiegirl13
sadiegirl13
I'm sorry Red, I wish things were better for you right now. Remember as you're trying to do things to move pebbles, not boulders. You can move 1 pebble at a time and eventually the path will be clear, but one person can't move a boulder.

I hope you get a good med change soon, hang in there!

P.s. do you have a prn that is sedating? It might be helpful when you really just need a break.
heretic
heretic
I used to cry every day, for years. Then I got on meds.
Now it is impossible to physically cry, even tho I feel like it.
Redsgal21
Redsgal21
Thank you all for the support. I managed to sleep last night for 10 hours. I think all the crying wore me out. I see my t doc tomorrow which is good. I put another call into my nurse at the cardiologist today. I don't understand why it's taking me a week and 3 phone calls to have a doctor tell me it's ok to take a pill another doctor prescribed. Very frustrating but I'll keep pushing.
darkenedheart
darkenedheart
Sometimes it can help to have a good cry. I had one last night and felt a little better after. Hope things improve for you.
Shelly4
Shelly4
Accept where you are, be completely honest with you doctor and share all your feelings with him. He will get it right and you will both find the right meds for you to find stability. Accept that there will be periods of time that you will just have to go with it and do things that make you comfortable. This is what bipolar is about and we live as well as possible in the good times and be the best we can be in the difficult times. You will make it through this...xo
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