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.
I figured I should put up an introduction after joining. First, my health care providers are not quite sure what to classify me as, but, they are leaning pretty heavily on bipolar disorder. "Regular" medications are not working and we are starting a line of medication directed towards bipolar, they seem to help a small amount, I am calling that a small win but a win nonetheless. I struggle with mood regulation right now, it is straining my home life. I have some "blips", meaning, I see or hear things; acts up when I am feeling okay or really depressed/irritated. I am trying to learn more about the disorder and see if I can get my drastic mood changes under control. Thank you for reading.
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Today mom and I are taking Moo and Copper to the vet for vaccines. I'm watching a movie having coffee while copper snoozes in between my knees. What does Thursday look like for you?
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I've been on high dose prednisone for pneumonia, and now I am slowly weaning. But lots of symptoms I don't like having, plus overeating has put at least 10 lbs on me. The food is "loud" as the GLP-1 users refer to it.Also pressured speech. Which comes out in my posts. Sorry I posted so much. I just need an outlet for my agitated and irritable brain. Just scroll on by my posts, if they are too...
It may help to keep a diary say what meds you take, any side effects and how they make you feel. do this for each set of meds and show to your psy doctor if there is an obviouus med that is not right for you.
Also stay with this Bi Polar support group for advice and info. There are a lot of supportive people here.
Some bipolar meds seem to work for other disorders. If it were me I would prefer they do a better diagnosis before prescribing medications.
Yup I can only agree that finding the right med mix is trying it can help if you find the right mix. Don't give up hope before the miracle arrives!
This website can be useful as you confront the twisted path to wellness...we all have a certain amount of empathy having spent some time on the twisted path ourselves...
It can take some time to find the right med regime and it's frustrating while going through this
Deep breaths.... I'm glad that you've found us..... Big hug.....xo
Welcome. Im a newbie too. I was lucky. Been on depakote for 10 years. Definently kills my life force sometimes tho. I wish you the best luck in finding the right medication. I also recommend walking and exercise amongst friends or even strangers.