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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bywena
bywena

i feel so crappy sleeping way too much for me usually does not happen not eating much living on coffee cigarettes and oatmeal bars



the way i am going i will drop to far down which a more intense high later i do not know which is worse mania is fun at first then becomes unbearable the racing thoughts the voices out of contro; is the worst



mania is as dangerous as the depression according to my doc i just have to control the money and the rapid changing way i save i neglect to buy what i need and no unstable impulsive behavhior i do not know where this is going i only know that it is becoming hard to control no more meds the insurance will not cover it too high a dose so i am on my own

malibumark
malibumark
this too shall pass bywena...try and structure your time
to give you some kind of steadiness to hold on to.
I have found my routines help me a lot...otherwise without
structure I would be bouncing off the walls...peace and care to you
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug sweetie.... You could always get some Boost or Ensure drinks if you aren't able to eat much.... They're full of nutrition.... There are also generic brands

I hope that you start to feel better soon.... xo
bywena
bywena
Well that that is over back to my normal seemed like forever doing crafts again sleeping and eating now comes the fun part
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
I agree with sun - an ensure is good if you’re not eating! That’s important! Smoothies... get some fresh fruit.
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Hey girl, have you checked the manufacturer's website to see if they offer a discount or payment help for your medication? They often do if insurance doesn't cover it.

Glad your feeling somewhat better.
bywena
bywena
the problem with the zyprexa and the insurance will pay for the lower dose 1 10mg but need authorization yearly for my dose 20mg they have to be sure that i know the danger of taking a high dose side effects etc now i have to tell the np to renew the authorization they should know but i am not even sure if they know the max dose she offered me more zyprexa last time i cannot take more it is dangerous esp at my age i have to be careful and i may just ask them to lower it worked ok on 1 a day atleast no real difference but off i was going up way too far
SirGrits
SirGrits
Praying for you bywena. Hang in there.
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
yeah it sounds like it was better to be on it at a lower dose than off of it completely. I know you're pretty sensitive to meds. 20mg of zyprexa is in the therapeutic range for BiPolar treatment, so it's not unusual. Have they considered splitting it down the middle and doing 15mg?
bywena
bywena
They just want to up it was on 40 and doc real one said I was overdosed did not help much as lower dose I wonder what will tried other drugs no change first doc said it would never go into remission I think he was right sad but true
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Yeah unfortunately in my 32 years of dealing with this disease for myself and others, I don't really know anyone who's went into remission....fairly well managed and stable with meds and good coping skills, but that's about as good as it gets.

Hang in there.
bywena
bywena
you are right they are very rapid and the depression is milder hypomania a lot better than when i was diagnosed and years after for now no true mania and no hospital for years been there like you i do not even try to count the years so this is the best i can get and actually i do not know what life is without moodswings i was cyclothymic as a child so i do not know what so called normal is and if i am stable sometime in the future near or far i would miss them they are my life now
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