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.
Hi... here goes... my life so far in the nutshell... yawn away.
I have sufferred with depression and anxiety since age 15!!! Now age 35 and was diagnosed on weds with rapid-cycling bi polar dis... then my psych phoned me today and told me to stop taking my medication I ve been on 4ever. Ewwww they gotta do this so that on Weds coming... they re gonna sort out mood enhancers!!!
Scared of what Im gonna be like between now and Weds cos my emotions are easy exaggerrated at the mo... If I hate someone I could kill. If Im hasppy Im over the top and gushing... YUK. And wanna get happier. If Im sad Im bleeding to death inside.
OKOK thass enough of that but if anyone has got any ideas on how to get through this time please let me know... magic wands accepted as well as handy tips on mood enhancers bi polar and everything else Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cheers for your time
I have sufferred with depression and anxiety since age 15!!! Now age 35 and was diagnosed on weds with rapid-cycling bi polar dis... then my psych phoned me today and told me to stop taking my medication I ve been on 4ever. Ewwww they gotta do this so that on Weds coming... they re gonna sort out mood enhancers!!!
Scared of what Im gonna be like between now and Weds cos my emotions are easy exaggerrated at the mo... If I hate someone I could kill. If Im hasppy Im over the top and gushing... YUK. And wanna get happier. If Im sad Im bleeding to death inside.
OKOK thass enough of that but if anyone has got any ideas on how to get through this time please let me know... magic wands accepted as well as handy tips on mood enhancers bi polar and everything else Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cheers for your time
deleted_user
I take lamictal and it helps. Best of luck to you
MOooser
Whats lamictal and thx
deleted_user
it sounds rough. The most important thing I think would be to stay away from alcohol. I know my moods are more pronounced on it. I'm sorry you have to endure this. Good luck and Hugs, CherylT(:)
deleted_user
I take lithium and up until a month ago it was working well. you might want to keep notes between now and Wednesday. I know that when I am manic and go to the pdoc I have trouble explaining myself so my journal helps alot.
tommymott
they told you to just stop? I think that's very irresponsible since doing that instead of slowly tapering off can cause all sorts of problems. I often have told docs that I'd come and live with them during things like this that they suggested. I use lithium and it's a good stabilizer for me but I know rapid cycling is a whole other thing so I wish you success!
MOooser
They really did just tell me to stop... I was shocked cos I ve got husband and kids and obviously goona go down hill. I dont know anything about rapid cycling!!! Never even heard of it but its a new leaf X
deleted_user
lamictal is a mood stabilizer, I think lithium and lamictal are the 2 major meds used for bipolar. My pdoc said lamictal has lesser side effects. no weight gain and such.We are individuals andwhat works for one may not work for another. Also Lithium is one of the old school drugs, My pdoc is 81 yrs old, but he says it works for some.
deleted_user
be careful
MOooser
Please will you say What I need to be careful about cos I ve got no idea about that either Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
deleted_user
I'm taking Depakote for my mood. Most people are on lamictal and lithium. Wondering why my pdoc put me on that. I said no to lithium, but still have to do blood draws with depakote.
deleted_user
Please be careful and stay safe. I was on all those new meds and none worked. I ended up using lithium 4yrs ago and it has helped me so much. I am now able to volunteer and hopefully soon get a part time job. I pray that you have patience with your pdoc and your meds.
deleted_user
Pleaase do not just stop taking your meds, depending on what they are they could at the mildest cause you to try jumping out of your skin and more seriously could cause seizures. If the doctor wants them stopped suddenly he should have prescribed Klonopin or ativan or Xanex for the withdrawal. Please contact your health care provider as soon as you can.
MOooser
Ok I'm taaking this all in b4 my head caves in over the next few days. Think Im gonna phone and find out why they re taking me off my meds just like that... sorry to repeat myself but feeling stressed now without me comfort blanket pills haha
MOooser
Anyone got anymore that I might need to ask my psych on Weds... I am needle phobic Xxxxx Please help if poss... then the more I can ask them about you re ideas xxxxX
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