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.
Hi,
I just wanted to let everyone know why I haven't been aroun for over a week. Wednsday the 13th I was feeling really down again, It had been over a month since I had been feeling good and over six month sinc I really had any good sleep. I went to church whith a friend and completely broke down. After church my friend wanted me to go with him to sing karaoke at the bar so I went and tried but my mood was getting darker and darker. After about a half hour the police showed up and took me to the hospital. There they didn't have any room in their psych unit and I was transported a hundred miles away. This really pissed me off, but I had no choice. However once I got to this facility called Pine Rest, I discovered that this was actually a blessing in disguise. The care I recied here was out of this worl. These peole actually gave a damn. There were multiple untits each one specialized for a specific sort of illness and different groups specialized to address specific needs. The pdoc spent a full hour with me the first day explaining every little thing to me. Over the course of the week the pdoc would spend at least a half hour a day with me. This is in addition to seeing a case manager, chaplain, medical doc and therapist one to one daily. It was awesome. They gave me a diganosis of Bipolar I, I was in a mixed state, PTSD, OCD, ADD, and borderline personality disorder. When I went in my Lithium leve was only a 0.1 this really pisses me off because my normal pdoc never listen to me and always says my levels look good. They upped my Lithium to 1200 mg a day, Lamictal 200mg/day, added Topamax 100mg/day, Saeroquel 150mg/day took me off of the Lexepro. Today after coming out of the hospital I feel like a totally different person. Is this what a normal person feel like? I don't really know, but I like it. Thank you all my friend for being here for me.
Jason
I just wanted to let everyone know why I haven't been aroun for over a week. Wednsday the 13th I was feeling really down again, It had been over a month since I had been feeling good and over six month sinc I really had any good sleep. I went to church whith a friend and completely broke down. After church my friend wanted me to go with him to sing karaoke at the bar so I went and tried but my mood was getting darker and darker. After about a half hour the police showed up and took me to the hospital. There they didn't have any room in their psych unit and I was transported a hundred miles away. This really pissed me off, but I had no choice. However once I got to this facility called Pine Rest, I discovered that this was actually a blessing in disguise. The care I recied here was out of this worl. These peole actually gave a damn. There were multiple untits each one specialized for a specific sort of illness and different groups specialized to address specific needs. The pdoc spent a full hour with me the first day explaining every little thing to me. Over the course of the week the pdoc would spend at least a half hour a day with me. This is in addition to seeing a case manager, chaplain, medical doc and therapist one to one daily. It was awesome. They gave me a diganosis of Bipolar I, I was in a mixed state, PTSD, OCD, ADD, and borderline personality disorder. When I went in my Lithium leve was only a 0.1 this really pisses me off because my normal pdoc never listen to me and always says my levels look good. They upped my Lithium to 1200 mg a day, Lamictal 200mg/day, added Topamax 100mg/day, Saeroquel 150mg/day took me off of the Lexepro. Today after coming out of the hospital I feel like a totally different person. Is this what a normal person feel like? I don't really know, but I like it. Thank you all my friend for being here for me.
Jason
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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...
was getting worried
glad that you are feeeling loads bettter
peace, teresa
Take care!!