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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ellomalley
ellomalley

Ive finally decided to see a new doctor since im unhappy. With my meds. I'm on edge a lot and some anxiety also. My doctor has me on 80 mg of latuda which i feel is causing problema for me. I hope i get put on something helpful but im trying not to worry or obsess over the meds. Because that will make it worse in the present moment. Any tips on this? And staying mindful. I do have bipolar and anxiety

Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I think if you're unhappy with your doctor that being proactive and doing something about it is good for sure

My doc has been talking to me about trying Latuda do you mind telling me what you don't like about it ello?...… Big hug....xo
ellomalley
ellomalley
True. Im unhappy with the dose and thinking it may be causing some anxiety for me. It works ok for depression tho
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
I’m thinking about trying Latuda again. I had trouble with it years ago when my pdoc raised the dose. If we try it again he said he’d keep me on the lower dose. It made me hypomanic at next dosage up. Of course our experiences with the meds are all different.
SullenKitty
SullenKitty
I like rexulti. I have really bad anxiety and often feel nervous, on edge, sense of panic, etc. Everytime we upped the dosage I notice my anxiety is better. I'm more at peace in the moment and not so stuck on intrusive obsessive thoughts that upset me. It helps me stay calmer. I'm at 3mg now and we'll go up until my benefits are maxed. I've noticed a little weight gain but nothing awful. It was also AMAZING with depression. If you're on the market for a new AAP I'd give it a try.

My dr is also cutting the lamictal. He says it can worsen anxiety. Something to ask about if you're on it too.
ellomalley
ellomalley
Ok i tried rexulti and it made everything worse it gave me suicidal thoughts. I think im gonna ask to increase the latuda. Possibly add something like go back on pristiq or try a mood stabilizer? Not sure
ellomalley
ellomalley
Im gonna try cbd oil for anxiety too
SullenKitty
SullenKitty
Sorry rexulti didnt work for you. It sucks big time when a med makes things worse.

Let me know how the CBD oil works for anxiety. I was just reading about that!
ellomalley
ellomalley
Thanks im gonna try it again this weekend when im not in training. (The cbd oil) latuda does seem good just might lower the dose talk to my dr
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