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.
I find myself doubting the pdoc and my bipolar etc. diagnoses quite often. There are days that I want to scream to everyone that I am not bipolar, you are wrong, the meds are screwing with me and making things worse. That my klonopin makes my anxiety worse because I am physically addicted to them. I can't express myself like I used to before the meds. I used to be able to write wonderful stories, reports for school when I was going, and actually remember thoughts long enough to get it on the damn paper. I'm so sad over this. I've been in the hospital 4 times, on lots of meds, a couple pdocs, counseling....wtf?? I am not accepting what the docs tell me and I feel like they are wrong. I know it sounds real crazy but I keep ending up thinking they are all wrong and I scare myself.
ZanyBeeper
I'm sorry you find yourself in this way. Meds can definitely wreak havoc on a person. Sorry I can't say much of anything else. Just know that you are not alone. Hugs.
tats69
I feel like if I just had enough time I could get over all of this and not have to be on meds. Damn what should I do?? I can't express enough how upset and confused all of this makes me. I need help sorting this out bigtime. Feels like I am losing my mind over the meds, the pdoc appt., anxiety, all of it!!
deleted_user
Have you got a second opinion? Maybe that would give you more confidence one way or another. good luck
starfish
That's a really good idea, lou....it might also help to write down on a piece of paper, pros and cons....what things you've experienced, symptoms you've had, etc. that are positive indications, and those that aren't...it might help you see "in black and white" what you are stuggling with....a LOT of people have this kind of problem contending with a BP diagnosis, (as well as other chronic life-disrupting illnesses)...if you are BP, your life is not over. It is just different. And there's no way to change that, but thank God, there are ways to manage it, and keep the symptoms and progression, if any, at a minimum.
deleted_user
in my opinion hun i think meds do make us worse, i know i have been on/am on some meds that have definatly scewed me up to being "more bipolar" than i am anyway. if you think they are wrong confront them or maybe suggest you would like to try a monitored period without meds to see if any differance worse or better i did that and came to the conclusion i did need meds but just different ones i am now 2 weeks into starting the new one so got my fingers cross lol. here if u need to talk. hugs and hugs hang in there. kat xxxo
beckyp
In my experience certain meds have made me worse. I had to try multiple ones until I found the ones to control my symptoms. Now I'm fighting a flatness that I don't know if it is me or the meds. I'm going to talk to my pdoc about it. I agree with lou, if you haven't already , get a second opinion.
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One day runs into the next I can't seem to keep them straightBut i do know it's Tuesday and I start to clean my landord's place again so it'll keep me going although I take breaks more often nowHe doesn't mind and I gwt it doneI hope that you have a good day and can get done what you need toBig hugz sent..Xo
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Good day to everyone...Well sort of day...I'm still waiting to sleepI think I will soonI got a few things done yesterday...Pushing through and I hope to do the same todayI've been low so everything at this point is one big effortHopefully that will change before longSending hugs...Have a good day!...xo
