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 have been so depressed lately, I haven't cleaned in a month I have no clean clothes. It seems so weird to me that i have been working with my doctor and he has incresed my Effexor and I seem to be getting worse. I'm up to 200mg and things just seem to be out of controll. I wish he would have increased my Lamictal still only on 50mg but he wouldn't do it. I started drinking again which I know is really stupid, but it makes the pain go away for awhile. Really thinking of putting myself back in the hospital but I don't know if my insurence will pay for it since it's been less than a year since I was last in. I can't pay for the doctors or meds that i have and I'm so overwhelmed. Does anyone have any suggestions and don't say stop drinking.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
You can apply for aid through your hospital I believe and they will treat you with or without insurance. Although I can't speak to the bills afterwards.
Hang in there like I keep reminding myself this is only temporary. This is only temporary....
Yeah Right..
anyways I am with you.
Im so sorry you are in this way. It definately sounds like you need a med change..Maybe try another Anti-D. We all have to try so many meds to get to the right mix. I tried wellbutrin , lexapro , abillfy and Zoloft. None of them worked for me, but I just kept going back to Pdoc over and over to get the right one. Turns out that they were nothing but bad for my Bipolar. I spent about 7 monthes on 400 mg of Lamictal and now i've weened down to 100. I take alot of Ativan for the anxiety but the depression has givin me a break for a while.If this is something more serious that you are makeing it out to be ..call 911 and tell them you want to kill yourself and your afraid to be alone. My suggestion is calling your Ins. Co. and find out if this trip will be covered. If not ..Fuck it! You have to do what you have to do to get well. You were doing so good for a while :) ...My prayers are with you Chris..if you need to talk message me :)
Love You,
Krys
When I cannot deal, I commit to 10 minutes per day - no more and no less - to what I cannot deal with.
If you still want to drink even though it is a depressant, you may want to look at whether you are dependent on alcohol.
Hold on and hang in. Getting the right med kinds and levels is a bitch. Come back here.
Disclaimer: that was a joke
God bless you!
Sorry you are in such a state, have been there many times.
I agree with everyone else that said persue the hospital, especially if you can't stop drinking. Even if the meds are right alcohol can interfere with their effect.
You will be in my thoughts.