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'm scared about my meds

BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
My moods are still uncontrollable rapid cycles
I've got a raise--recently now I take 1500 mg depakote
Getting levels checked tomorrow and have to wait to take morning
dose till after tomorrows med check with the lab work that was ordered.

If the meds are right on and I'm still out of control the doc may raise the depakote past 1500. I'm worried. But I also hate this rollercoaster ride and I want off!!!
dancingd
dancingd
I know some people who take up to 3000 Mg of Depakote...give your new dosage some time

Good luck
Pulpit
Pulpit
Advice form a fellow beeper....BREATH!

With mood being uncontrollable it's no wonder your anxious, but there is no stop button with this disease so just hold on tight until the ride ends, our moods change all the time so we no it isn't forever.

If you feel out of control please call you pdoc. Take care of yourself.
BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
I wish breathing would help--my rapid cycling energy no energy thing is driving me bonkers!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think I relate. My shrink raised my Visteral from 25 to 100 all at once and I was like holy crap. Now I'm glad he did. Took a while to get used to it though. But no more freaking out because of my nerves.
tommymott
tommymott
If you're tolerating your present depakote dose then I wouldn't worry about an increase except to keep an eye on things. I don't understand what you say about depakote and a blood draw. With lithium only 8 hours is required before the last dose and the draw. I do recommend a hot fudge sundae to keep things in perspective.
BabyShelby
BabyShelby
(((Bipolar)))~~

I know what it's like to want stability a week ago yesterday instead of having to inch closer and closer to it. You'll get there!!

Hot fudge sundae? I'm in!!
GinaWonders
GinaWonders
It sucks! Glad your here, makes a huge difference to me - all the friends here!
BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
Aww thanks everyone--moods pretty high right now high energy--but really cold out--I hope it doesn't take a dive and I end up going back and forth again--cuz it has been like that for a while and I don't know how much longer my body can cope with this high low ride--my body is exhausted....total drain on society I am. At least that's how It feels on my end of things.
BipolarPrincess
BipolarPrincess
I too agree to the sundae--I've been so low energy I haven't been able to stand up and function let alone get my blood tested yet so tomorrow is most likely the day it gets tested.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I can truly relate to you. Hope all goes well tomorrow. You are in my prayers.
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