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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bywena
bywena

I am beginning to be78110b0536044d44cebc05a24def7578ee19aa7f.pngcome afraid of my cycling



They are too. Rapid and more.intense meds work s little but I keep going up and down my sleep patterns are poor I average about 2 or 3 hrs top.my doctor can't do much more I am alone dealing with this

Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
I think it's this all the Covid-19 mess that's reeking havoc on us. It's amplifying are illnesses.

That is a lovely vase. Big hugs.
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Hey girl, sorry things suck right now. Have you ever talked to your Pdoc about going inpatient for a while and seeing if they can change up your meds to get you to a more stable point? Is this any kind of a possibility?

Take care.
bywena
bywena
I have been hospitalized twice nothing changed been on several other drugs didn't work
Melatonin not strong enough doctor said only thing is benadryl.works sometimes

These abnormal reaction bid the problem so for now these are the best medicine
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
How about just a sleep med? Has your doc ever prescribed a sleep med?

It would break the cycle.
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