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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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How do I control mania without becoming a zombie?

suprherogrl02
suprherogrl02
I have tried every SSRI and SNRI out there along with numerous anti-psychotics and mood stabilizers. The few that made a difference gave me really bad side effects so I had to stop taking them. FINALLY was put on Parnate (MAOI) and although it causes severe insomnia it really helped with my depression HOWEVER it's making me really manic! Just went to my psych this morning and I'm going to try Thorazine but all the reviews I read say it's seriously sedating and I don't want to become a zombie (again). The problem is, I actually like when I'm a little manic, it helps me get up and do things, go to the store on my own, go visit friends on my own, etc. Anyway, is anyone taking Thorazine? Any advice?
stewie73
stewie73
Im bipolar 1. Zombie or mania? hmmm...i think i would opt for mania hands down. I was taking seroquel/quetiapine. Review on it? One word - SHIT! I felt like the living dead. Hated having to crawl everywhere as i was so numbed by the drug. Is life suppose to be like feeling like a zombie all day ? No way in my view. Yes dont get me wrong 247 mania for 365 days is impossible and would probbaly lead to an early grave or hospitalisation through pyhchois {typing quicj so excuse spelling} Is it possible to have light mania? I think so - but rest and some sleep is needed. I suppose it depends on a persons point of view? Does mania make me feel like shit... no but severe pyschosis led me to thinking i was superman and cd fly so it is a little dangerous.

Think of your perfect scenerio - For me tasting a light form of mania but getting some sleep is what i am after personally. Worst case scenerio - Zombie/weight gain or dangerous psyhoisis.


rambling

stewie x
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Hi and Welcome suprhero... I would be careful of the mania and monitor yourself... I'm guessing you see your doc again soon?

I've never been on Thorazine however I have be on one of the older major tranquillizers... Perphenazine and it worked really well for me.. I hope this works well for you

I find as you get used to a med the lethargy isn't as bad... Big hug for you

If you re post this under the 'general bipolar' category more people will see it and respond... I'm glad you found us... DS is a great site...x
quack04
quack04
I had to make up my mind and life on living with bad side effects. Sucks, I know, hard truth to swallow.
maitray2
maitray2
Everybody is different, many ppl hate seroquel but I loved it but it f'ed up my sugars. Thorazine is old school and zombifys many, it had zero effect on me. And many times side effects start bad but mellow as you adapt. I made the no med choice when I was hypomanic some days I feel I made the right choice others I really wish I had stayed on meds. Right now I am all over the map but I think it is from having many stressors atm. Good luck!!
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