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.
Okay, the other day I tried to restart my meds w/o a Dr. and had some seizures do to Depakote overdose. The ER gave me a ton of Dilantin. Problem is I can only sleep in 3 hour blocks. Has anyone experienced this before? Is it a side effect or do I need to worry about an impending mania?
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I hadn't taken my meds in several months and went straight to my maximum dose. Dilantin is some kind of seizure med.
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my bro had epilepsy growing up and he has taken both of those for it... funny i havent heard of dilantin since he was a teenager. but completely makes sense why they'd giv it to ya if u had a seizure. depakote is the one med i've never tried out, so i have no idea how it works if u take a full dose... but I guess , like with lithium, i remember working up to the higher dose at first... well i Am glad to hear that u realized u needed to be back on ur meds.. but i'm so sorry u had that reaction... if u follow the doctors' orders u should def. not have another seizure........ sorry i'm prob. no help at all, ya know i'm here if ya need me!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
