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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I hate being manic today! ARRGGHH!

BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
I am so scared. I don't know what to do. I just got off the phone with my pdoc and she blames my paranoia on not getting great sleep, waking up in the middle of the night and not able to be getting back to sleep, or waking up to damn early. Ya know one moring I went to bed at like 11 or so and woke up at like 5 am? I can't stand being manic today! ARRRGGGH I just locked my doors before I called my pdoc, and my little girl will be home soon. When she comes home I am going to lock them again. I was going to go outside, but now I am too scared too. I have tons of laundry that needs done anyway. I think I am going to keep bringing the laundry up and doing that as it comes today. What relaxation techniques do ya'll do to decrease the paranoia? I saw the venting room thing, but I wanted my own page I am a stingy bish today! GRRRR! Any suggestions and don't worry I won't bite.
BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
She told me to stop taking the 50 mg trazadone if it doesn't help anymore and to start taking ambien (sp) I am getting a script today, but won't be able to pick it up until tomorrow. =(
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have extreme paranoia when I am manic - like everyone is out to hurt me. I have yet to find a way to stop feeling this way - good post - will be watching for suggestions as well.
2Fast2KeepUP
2Fast2KeepUP
Trazadone! I had some of my most psychotic episodes on this, hallucinations both auditory and visual. A few minute prior to heading to the hospital I saw a giant buzzard sitting on my bed with a piece of maggot infested meat hanging from its mouth staring at me, I ran to get my husband to show him, of course he was gone, but I commenced to tearing my bedroom in search of if not him the maggots that might have been left behind. Needless to say Trazadone was a short lived drug in my long list of trials and error.
BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
anyone else?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Wish I had some ideas for you, but nothing here.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have paranoia about people coming after me, unfortunately I'm also very defiant and confrontational, so when it's happening I actually go in search of it. Which leads me to getting into fights with people who might have said something stupid to me, but have no idea why we're fighting.

It also comes in the form of an irrational fear of law enforcement. That's when I lock all the doors turn off all the lights, and I won't leave my house for a day or two.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I don't really have a coping skill for it, at least not the police one.

WHen I'm feeling very paranoid I sit down and take inventory of who has it in for me (there are actually a couple that aren't in my head) then run down the check list of things I've done since the last time I've seen them.

Iusually realize that nothing has happend to make them change their opinion of me enough to want to hurt me, and I relax a little.
deleted_user
deleted_user
no clue. when i am like that i make popcorn, hot cocoa and watch law and order re-runs.... it helps prevent me from freaking out... plus i know i need to stay away from general public.. everything will just feed into it.i find that my paranoia helps me pick out who the bad guys are in l&o.
BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
Thanks everyone. I have to go to water aerobics class soon. It normally makes me happy. I can't wait to go. My friend came over and she's going to be taking me then I will be back to check the replies.
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