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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going to a tdoc instead of a pdoc

BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
My pdoc doesn't listen to me and told me to just deal with the side effects that meds have.....I am tired of side effects and being a zombie...... and tired of just dealing. I choose to go to my casewoker and a therapist and that's what I am going to do. I am going to choose intense therapy and work on my PTSD. My friend says that PTSD if left untreated can mask itself as bipolar and schizoprhenia. She has a master's degree in social work so I decided to believe her......is that wrong? Please give me the support I need. Don't bash me because I choose not to be a zombie anymore.

Thanks

Princess
ZanyBeeper
ZanyBeeper
I am on risperdal and I have actually lost a little bit of weight. I gained 35 pounds on Seroquel. GAG COUGH SPUTTER!!!!!
BettyB
BettyB
Risperdol didn't make me gain weight and was helpful to me. My appetite increases on seroquel.
deleted_user
deleted_user
If anybody could really say that they had answers to this stuff, then maybe they could judge your decisions, but the truth is, we have a lot of SUBSTITUTE answers standing in until the real ones come along, and that, I believe is what we're given for the most part. It's hardly like this is diabetes or something in the sense that with it, there isn't as much guesswork, here try this it might work, um, some people have shown good results with a low sugar diet..........no, they know what to do, get on insulin and avoid simple sugars and blah blah. We don't have those kind of assurances with this disease.
So, go for it. Just don't give up. This isn't an illness we can afford to do nothing about. As long as you're seeking answers and trying to manage it for your sake and for the sake of those that love you, then I just wish you all the success possible, and if you find things that work, plz share them here because we need to know. ^_^
BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
Well I am tired of being a zsmbie with a flat affect. I want some of my moods back and if I cyclle sometimes that's fine with me......a mild cycle on herbal meds is way better than no emotions at all.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Princess, I have been medication free since April 08. I know that others might bash it, but I have not had another episode. I am going through something difficult personally, and I'm still in an acceptable area with my therapist.

I had the same feelings about being a zombie. I do take an Omega 3 supplement which helps with my energy level. I suffer from anxiety issues - panic disorder and PTSD. I have found that dealing with the anxiety has helped with my moods.

With that said though, I am trying to find a psychopharm who will monitor me without prescribing now because I am trying to conceive and I know that postpartum is quite common among patients who suffer from BP.

I think you need to do what is best for you, but you need to monitor your moods carefully. Be willing to get help if things seem off.
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