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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I don't know why I can't control myself anymore. I was doing fine until I hit this long down. Does anyone have any suggestions for help until I can get in to see a shrink & get back on track? I have two boys, 1 & 4, and don't want to be alone with them. Sometimes, who am I kidding, ALL the time I want to just die. It's just like my husband said...I'm a COMPLETELY different person all the time. I get so far into one of my fits, or down sliding, that I scream and hit myself. What can I do to control myself?!?!?!?!?!?!
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I will go tie one on. Drink till I pass out, smoke a joint, ANYTHING to survive another day and feel at least a little closer to normal.
Everyone has something that they do that helps em through the down times, its just a matter of finding what it is
When is your shrink appt.?
What helped me was reading and learning about BP, taking extra Fish Oil and eating lots of bananas (they have a natural calming effect).
Your profile said you are considering ablify. I'd say go for it, can't make it worse, right?
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Try doing something to forget how you feel, I know it's hard but do something totally unlike you and see how it makes you feel
I'm sending you cyber hugs!! :) I know how tough it is to go through this shit - and having children makes it SO much harder. I have a 2 year old, I can only imagine how hard it is with 2 little ones.
I agree with everyone - call Pdoc and insist you see him sooner. I tend to speak on the phone as if it's not as bad as it really is - so receptionist doesn't think I need help NOW. So I have to be direct. "I'm not doing well and I need to get in ASAP!"
I have no experience with antihysthamines, but Fish Oil won't hurt. I take it regularly - it's not going to be a cure all and will take a while to really get into your system. I take 2400mg. per day.
Ultimately, you need to get in to see Pdoc immediately. PLEASE be insistant...tell them what's going on. Remember, part of their job and what they're paid for is for things like this!!!
Best wishes dear!!
Anyways just read labels!!!!
By the way St John's Wort and Kava Kava really helped me till I got the REAL stuff from the doc!!!