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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Hi. New here and struggling!

deleted_user
deleted_user
I cannot sleep and i have taken a couple of lorazapn which are making it hard to type

Doctor has just diagnosed bipolar and this is causing me a lot of worry.

I didnt know wether to try the Olanzapine as doc suggeted - havnt had one yet andfeel scared.

Cannot sleep at all and started to freek out

so i came here to a world of people like me


Soorry drugs are taking affect .....
deleted_user
deleted_user
try some relaxation techniques such as listening to quiet music, yoga, meditating, or warm milk. you are psyching yourself out. relax.....
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think that it is always scary starting a new medicine. My reason is that a lot of drugs have the opposite effect on me. Do a search on here for your new medicine. Also check other sites. Just google it. You'll find lots of information about it and the possible side effects. Good luck to you.
2kidmom
2kidmom
BP is just an emotional affair good meds are key. Oh, welcome! Have you contacted your pdoc about the sleeping issue? Sleep is essential, I am not familiar with the meds. Before i was dx BP I used Benedryl, now on Seroquel and it works wonders. Don't freak it takes awhile to get the meds right. Most people who are BP take 3 or more meds. Hope this helps, again welcome and BIG hugs!
deleted_user
deleted_user
We've all been there, getting the diagnosis is a hard one but getting the right meds is the key. Put yourself in your pdocs hands for now he/she knows you and must have picked that med for a reason. It's scarry at first but try it, you might be surprised and start to feel better. Hope you are feeling better soon!
freeheeler
freeheeler
Hey sleepy, welcome to our site (yours too now).

Contratulations for your diagnosis!

Isn't that a strange thing for somebody to say, and yet...

My diagnosis was one of the most liberating events of my life. It was an "aha" moment.

It was a good thing because:

It explained so much!!! I read everything I could about the condition.

I also learned that I wasn't alone. There are alot of us out here!

Now you know your nemesis. Now you can take control of your condition.

Good luck and big hugs. It took me a while to get used to the hugs, but they are a very good thing!
freeheeler
freeheeler
Also, I finally got on a med that helped. Anti depressants made me crazy.
deleted_user
deleted_user
if you can't sleep, message me, I'm up for awhile.
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