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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mood stabalizer

deleted_user
deleted_user
i just realized that i may need one...

does it stop the delusions and paranoia brought on by mania for those of you that are on them?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Wouldn't your pdoc have figured out the need for one?
deleted_user
deleted_user
i've always been anti-mood stablizers, afraid mostly. wouldn't even consider them.

i'm on cymbalta only, my diagnosis is bp2
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well, talk to doc who dx you, they can help you out?
nobody666
nobody666
That is exactly what depakote did for me but it is different for everyone check with your doc
2kidmom
2kidmom
This may sound stupid here but as BP one can get delusions and paranoia? WHat is meant by delusions and paranoia, can you give me an example? New here and still learning.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I would say an antipsychotic is more appropriate for delusions and paranoia, but if it's brought on by mania then Depakote or Lithium should DEFINITELY help. Research both of them and talk to your pdoc. Don't just go in there blind. Always be prepared with suggestions and they'll tell you what they think. They actually like it when their patients are informed.
deleted_user
deleted_user
that' usually part of bp1 2kidmom
deleted_user
deleted_user
True #6 but mood stabiliser like lithium helps prevent such episodes.
deleted_user
deleted_user
the thing is, i'm terrified of taking drugs... especially a mood stabalizer, much less an anti-physcotic.

i always thought my mania was managable... no biggie.

until i just realized i'm overly paranoid and quite delusional during manic episodes.

i wouldn't even consider a med for it, if it wasn't so harmful
deleted_user
deleted_user
the delusions/paranoia i mean, are harmful
deleted_user
deleted_user
Look, meds are harmful... but frankly, if your manic episodes are inhibiting you from having a normal life, then you need to do something. Everything is bad for you, but sometimes you need the things that are bad for you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
2kidmom... for example, i realized that at one period in time i thought my husband was trying to poison me. both delusional and paranoid...
i've had several episodes like that.
2Fast2KeepUP
2Fast2KeepUP
Yes, at least for me, depending on your dx perhaps a mood stabilizer or antipsychotic or a mix of both.
deleted_user
deleted_user
really 2Fast...

man, that just scares the shit out of me.
2Fast2KeepUP
2Fast2KeepUP
I know but the consequences are worse, at least they are to me. I can't imagine be the unmedicated me, I fear her!
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