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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cherylmcgr
cherylmcgr
I am feeling flat and have no motivation to do anything. I do not know if it is the meds - Geodon, Topamax, Zypreka, Zoloft. I have been on them for 4 weeks now. So they should all be working I think. Either I am not on a right combo or still depressed. I hate this not feeling anything or doing anything.. I see med DR in Jan. I saw my therapist Wed and felt like it was a complete waste of time. I just do not care. I was so hoping to start 2016 in a better state of mind. I am trying to use the tools I learned in hospital to get into a positive state of mind but I have not mastered them yet. Just venting is helping though thanks for being here group.
tommymott
tommymott
My worst experience with the flat effect was when I was using haldol and thorazine many years a go. I looked at it as a mixed blessing. Although I've never used the meds you list I'd suspect them of being involved so it's good you have an upcoming appointment. It sounds to me that you have a good attitude and that counts for a lot.
dancingd
dancingd
After years of hypomania and low level manic episodes, when I got medicated and felt flat and blunted...... my Pdoc told me that was " Stable"

Some meds make you more blunted than others. Zyprexa and Topomax are real mood flatteners
dobiedots
dobiedots
...or they haven't started working yet. I've had no emotions and no feelings and couldn't care less about anything since before Xmas. Definitely depression. I hate it.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug for you and a blessing Cheryl... I'm glad you're seeing a doctor for your meds soon... A month although it may seem like a while isn't considered very long to find the right med regime... As hard as it is it's important that you try and be patient through the process... xo
cherylmcgr
cherylmcgr
Thank you for the replies I am so ready to just stop the meds. I know I can;t I don't want to be back in hospital. I guess I better call DR and see if I can get in earlier. If this is stable I don't know if I can handle it. I have to go see my 8 nieces and nephews tomorrow to celebrate Christmas with them and I want to cancel I don't want them to see fun Aunt Cheryl like this. The worse part is I find no joy at the thought of seeing them. It plain old sucks.
got2breal
got2breal
We have to stay on our meds and fight until we get on the best ones for us. I am just starting to get out of my depression awful flat no motivation feeling to have around the Holidays but now I my energy is coming back private message me if you want to know what I did to feel better.
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