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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One of the most difficult things to deal with about this disorder are the random panic attacks, maybe not all of us have them. I tend to think at one time or another all of us have experienced at least one. Recently I have been working very hard to get a handle on my illness. Effexor Lamictal, Trazadone, I think I still need to increase my dosages, I'm only on 50mg of Lamictal I've been told that's not even close to a theraputic dosage, but I have been working very hard, and find it so discouraging that I am still having these damnaible panick attacks. they are so awful I wouldn't wish these on my worst enemies. My doc won't give me ativan or Xanex because of my history of addiction, and then when I sleep I have nightmares, it's like there is no rest from this thing. Does anyone have a similar experience? Is it any wonder we self medicate.
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Effex. is effective for panic, what dose u on? could be upped? im on 300 now n 1000 lith..still get em, not near so bad tho..Last time I went nutty, the effx sorted it out as well, they just way under-prescribe..
I also take 30 mg of propanolol (Inderal) as needed. It turns off the fight/flight response and is nonaddictive. It is useful when I start feeling anxious and when I'm heading into a situation in which I would be prone to panic attacks (e.g., giving a presentation).
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