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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pixie561 09/29/2010

I need to know what the hell is Aplenzin? Im also on lamital, which helps a little. i finally got help for my bi polar. i stopped taking my meds 2 years ago due to sexual side effects. lol... cant be having that! So what exactly is bi polar? I think they diagnois me bi polar 2. i go up and down. Im good for 1 or 2 weeks and then I go down. Im really hoping this med helps because im tired of this rollercoaster. I know its new and I cant really get any info on it. I need to know that Im gonna be ok and this black cloud that keeps following me will eventually disappear. I feel like I'll never be able to have a normal life!

deleted_user 09/29/2010

the drug your taking is WELLBUTRIN. There's tons of info on it.

I can tell you from my own experience that Wellbutrin made me hallucinate. But that may not happen to you.

deleted_user 09/29/2010

grr..that should "you're taking" not "your taking". bah.

deleted_user 09/29/2010

I should really clarify - the drug your taking is Bupropion, which is what Wellbutrin is. Just a brand name difference.

Cammiecat 09/29/2010

I've had really good results on Wellbutrin, which is the same thing as Aplenzin. I would say that you should take it in the morning or it will keep you up all night.

deleted_user 09/29/2010

Wellbutrin has worked wonders for many people, but be careful if you start to get anxious and experience some manic symptoms on it. If you do, get to your doctor ASAP.

pixie561 09/29/2010

I thank you for ur responses. im just so lost and sometimes feel like giving up. im also a recovering heroin addict. i have 5 years clean and not once does it occur to me to go back to that life. Even I know that it will take all the sadness away. im just tired of dealing with this. i feel like its a sentence for the rest of my life that im gonna go nuts.

Cammiecat 09/29/2010

Good for you for not going back to using!

deleted_user 09/29/2010

good luck x

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