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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mystie 04/06/2008

Anyone one on Lithium and Zyprexa having trouble with feeling like a deadweight.
I am so tired, weak, dizzy, spaced out feeling. I don't want to move. All I want to do is sleep. THe pdoc just reduced the Zyprexa a bit but no change. He wants to restart an anti-depressant again soon.
I'm literally not functioning. I have zippo energy.
I don't know how much of it is medication or the depression.

deleted_user 04/06/2008

It takes a while to get to a really good spot with the meds. Stick with his recomendatins if you go to quick you coud end up manic.
Slow is they wat to go.

deleted_user 04/08/2008

I'm on Lithium and feel that way sometimes, but not so much lately. Think it had to do with how much Seroquel I was taking and am doing better now due to a new cocktail.

deleted_user 04/08/2008

Zyprexa is pretty heavy duty...I guess it's the meds, you really must keep telling your doctor how it's impacting on you (the medication)

deleted_user 04/08/2008

lithium made me feel like i was hit in the forehead with a hammer, even at low dosages. it's all personal, though...

mystie 04/09/2008

Thanks for the advice everyone.
I just don't feel like I'm ever going to be in a good place. I feel so spaced out and tired all the time. It is really bring me down even harder. I see pdoc again tomorrow. I hope they find the right mix for me soon. otherwise I might opt for no meds.

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