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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Could really use some advice

ladybug2008
ladybug2008
I have a situation that I really don't know what to do. I was diagnosed with bipolar about 10 years ago. My current medications consist of lithium Lamictal and Zyprexa. Lithium is 450 twice a day Lamictal 400 twice a day and Zyprexa 5 milligrams everyday. My memory is horrible. I've noticed over the years it has gotten so much worse. Not sure how my family doesn't really notice. I can't even carry on normal conversations anymore. I can't pay attention when someone's talking. I'm reading a book I can't do I don't do well to make it past the page my mind wanders. I am a nurse. My current job is Home Health and I did it before my breakdown 10 years ago. So I'm familiar enough with it that I can sort of fudge through. We are getting ready to move we need my income I know I can't work with my brain the way that it is. I've got a short length of time to try to get it together. I told my psychiatrist and I've also tried to cut back on dosages of meds myself through the years. She has not been helpful and I don't know what to do. Maybe I should switch psychiatrist I've had her all this time. Anyone with similar experiences opinions on what I should do please help. My husband expects me to be able to work I truly don't think I can.
beckyp
beckyp
I think you should talk to your pdoc about it and if he/she concurs with your diagnosis of the memory loss than talk to your family and tell what is going on.They are probably afraid to say anything to you. If it's the meds then that is an easy explaination
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Write all your concerns down. When you see or talk to your psychiatrist, go down the list and see what he thinks. I'm on the same meds and doses plus 30mg celexa but I don't Jane any problems. I generally don't socialize and as far as work, i have a hard time doing so. My job is very repetitive. Same tasks every day.

Definitely talk to your Pdoc
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug for you lady... I really feel for you... This happened to me.. My memory is really bad

I worked at a community health nurse on the mental health team and was okay as I had done it for years... When I changes jobs due to moving I was sunk... I was unable to learn new skills especially a complete new job while trying to adjust to a move

I had to leave the profession... mind you at the same time I was caring for my parents which added a lot of stress and worry

I know that this may not be helpful and I'm sorry... I had been on meds over 15 years at that time

Big hug for you and a blessing... xo
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