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.
finaley got maybe two hours sleep but body hurts head hurts feel like I've been out all night getting messed up and I aint done that in many many years could this be side effect from stopping meds?anyone been here?
tommymott
Yeah, stopping meds, even by carefully tapering off, can cause lots of distress. Why are you stoppingmeds? Is it worth it? I've been through it and my answers are "no". Take care of yourself!
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tired of being numb cant stand the weight gain anymore. what else sould I look for????????
deleted_user
When I stopped xanax and alcohol I felt like I had been drinking all night, had two hours of sleep, and then drank three pots of coffee. I felt like that constantly for about a week and a half. What meds are you stopping and why? Usually the pdocs will have you taper off slowly to avoid the worst of the side effects.
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came off zoloft lithium cold turkey pdoc madd
tommymott
I was just asking. I'm in no position to say what you should be looking for, or why. I think we should all do what we want as long as we're willing to accept the consequences. Another of my favorite sayings is that sometimes we're our own worst enemies.
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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...
