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 ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i have just been informed that i am bipolor2, for 10yrs i was being treated for depression i knew that it was more that this.......finally i have a great therapist and a new shrink, im being weaned of celexa at this time......im not sure and feeling scared as to what new meds i will be on!!
i am a nurse but this is out of my field...i work in orthopedics/surgery.
i would love to hear from others as to what meds are helpful, and any info on bipolor2...........
Thanking you all...lizx
i have just been informed that i am bipolor2, for 10yrs i was being treated for depression i knew that it was more that this.......finally i have a great therapist and a new shrink, im being weaned of celexa at this time......im not sure and feeling scared as to what new meds i will be on!!
i am a nurse but this is out of my field...i work in orthopedics/surgery.
i would love to hear from others as to what meds are helpful, and any info on bipolor2...........
Thanking you all...lizx
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long story short - I've been feeling unwell for several months. Looking at my mood charts I realised that things had been gradually getting worse year on year - several months of depression in the spring, several moths of agitation / nasty hypomania in the later summer / autumn.So getting fed up with treating myself with seroquel prn I arranged to see my psychiatrist, first time in years.I made...
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Has any experienced Hypomania while on Lamictal?I increased Lamictal two weeks ago and having lots Hypomanic episodes out of the blue, with no idea what the trigger is.In reading the patient insert I see that it has been reported to causing Hypomania as it has some antidepressant properties.I also increased Quetiapine at the same time. These are not big increases and was under the doctors...
some people come here and talk about diagnosis like it is terminal cancer
you seem to look at the brighter side, now knowing that you will be treated appropriately and life will go on
you did not "catch" bipolar -
Feel free to post any questions and take some of the off the wall answers with a grain of salt. I am here for you if you need help.
Ron
All of us have such different brain chemistries so what might work for me may not work for you. Try and educate yourself as much as possible about BP and the different mood stabilizers.
Take care and glad you found us! :)
You are not alone at this site. You are
brave to look at bp as something
to research. Most meds are there to make you feel better. You just need to find the right mix. I take Risperdal (bad spelling) and wellbutrin and neurontin.
Welcome again and good luck.
My dx is BP1.
The meds I take are Wellbutrin [morning] and Trazadone [nightly]. I also take 2mgs of Trifluoperazine before bed. It works for me I've been stable a very long time.
Lots of experience here, everyone is different but you will find at least one with similar experiences.
L-Phenylalaine, an essestial amino acid and it works so well.
I would suggest this site:
www.healthrecovery.com and look for an orthomolecular doctor and stay away from antidepressants.
I wish you well in your quest for balance.