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.
Over the past 2 years I have been able manage the symptoms of my BP 1, with a combination of meditation, mindfulness and self-discipline skills that I have learned and self taught over the years.
However, recently I tried to begin a treatment for a medical condition (Hep C), that includes some very heavy duty medications who's side effects include severe depression, suicidal ideation, severe anxiety and aggression
After taking the treatment for only 3 days, I was forced to stop treatment because I woke up engulfed in anxiety and agitation (I literary wanted to rip the house apart).
My manic, as well as depressive episodes have always been marred by extreme dysphoric behavior.
My dilemma at this point is just how much to disclose to my medical treatment team in order to get just enough help to get through the Hep treatments, at the same time not divulging to much and having them try and over-medicate and zombify me.
I am in need of a tool to help with the tools I already possess not something to turn me numb and dumb.
However, recently I tried to begin a treatment for a medical condition (Hep C), that includes some very heavy duty medications who's side effects include severe depression, suicidal ideation, severe anxiety and aggression
After taking the treatment for only 3 days, I was forced to stop treatment because I woke up engulfed in anxiety and agitation (I literary wanted to rip the house apart).
My manic, as well as depressive episodes have always been marred by extreme dysphoric behavior.
My dilemma at this point is just how much to disclose to my medical treatment team in order to get just enough help to get through the Hep treatments, at the same time not divulging to much and having them try and over-medicate and zombify me.
I am in need of a tool to help with the tools I already possess not something to turn me numb and dumb.
All of the people on here trully Rock!
I guess I know now why you need my hummor once in a while to try and forget your troubles.
God bless all of you!
Cuda
Isn't there anything available via "Eastern medicine and that of [your] Ancient ancestors" that could help you in your current situation?
Here's my little tip for never feeling condescension from the folks I deal with. I just assume they will extend me the same respect and courtesy I extend to them. I'm pretty well convinced that attitude emits the best vibes for fostering a great exchange.
Haha!! Maybe my pdoc thinks I'm a dumbass and I'm so busy giving off my positive vibes that I'm not even aware. :)
Good luck, Wiccan. I hope you can find some relief during your Hep C treatment.