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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Angelczech
Angelczech

Hi. I need a friend! My bipolar 1 has been getting worse since being diagnosed on 8/18/2020 with uncontrolled diabetes type 2. I've talked to my Ph.D. about this and all he did was lower my dose of Geodon upon my request because Geodon raises blood sugar. I'm all over the place and need friend support to help me get through this. Basically, I need a friend to help talk me down from being so manic and panicking about being bipolar 1 and now diabetic. My diabetic bloodwork showed a blood sugar of 512 (with 80-120 being normal) and a 3-month blood test called an A1c of 15.5 (with <6 being normal). My PCP put me on insulin and a med called metformin to get my blood sugars down to the normal ranges with the hope of being able to get off the insulin. Does anyone have any advice for me to come down as I feel like I'm hanging from the ceiling by my fingernails and toenails? Will anyone be my friend to help walk with me through this crazy up-and-down time? I'm manic, depressed, scared, and desperately need help! Please?


Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Do you have a counselor/therapist? That’s where I would start.
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
Have they given you any information about diabetes education? Some hospital networks have classes and even virtual seminars. I know from people in my life that elevated sugars can sort of create a feeling similar to mania. Metformin is a great med....follow the guidance of your medical team.. diet is hard to change but that’s where tips from qualified educators and dieticians can be the best kind of support. Therapy of course too. Keep your pdoc informed and it’s good he is decreasing geodon. Sorry to hear you are feeling distress - many of us in these support groups have been there. Try some calming activities - coloring is good. Guided meditations you can find on apps and YouTube. Keep reaching out to your medical team and write down your questions. Sending good thougts your way.
beckyp
beckyp
Has you pdoc put you on a mood stabilizer such a lithium or some other ones? If not, I would start with him/her to get on the right meds. Taking you off Geodon I understand, but seems like you should have been put on something else to take it's place. I would start with my pdoc and like Kisses says get into therapy if you aren't already. They can help you. I was in therapy for a long time and it helped me a lot.

When I'm struggling I journal with pen and paper. I also binge watch TV shows on Netflix or Prime Video, or watch some of my dvd's I have bought in the past. My favorite movie is the Matrix and I watch it all the time. It calms me. Maybe you have shows that calm you?
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug for you Angel..... Deep breaths... You're going to get through this sweetie and Welcome!!

I would ask for a referral to a psychiatrist asap.... They are experts in psychiatric medication

If you think you need to go to emerg and you can see a psych that way.....

Try and calm down sweetie.... There is good treatment for this.... Sometimes we have to try a few different meds before we find the right one or the right cocktail

Your family doctor may be trying to take you off of Geodon slowly.... I would let him know that this med isn't okay for you in the meantime he's working at stabilizing your blood sugar

Try some grounding techniques.... They can help with panic fairly quickly

Relax in your favorite room in your home.... Get comfortable and talking out loud describe the room in detail

Describe the furniture... How it looks and how it feels... fabrics.....colours.... art.... ornaments.... Talk about these things out loud

Slowly talk and feel how good that they make you feel

Colouring can also help.... If you have crayons or coloured pencils colour a picture if you have one

You are going to get through this.... We have a treatable disorder.... Sometimes side effects can effect us and then we move on with medical care

Big hug.....xo
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
I'm so sorry you are going this. Big hugs.
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