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 was wondering if any of the ladies on here that have BiPolar Disorder and have also had children had significant problems postpartum. I have been told that I am at risk for Postpartum Psychosis b/c I have BP and this scares me a great deal. It concerns me even more so b/c I would like my medication afterbirth to be so that I can safely breastfeed. I don't feel that having a mood disorder should dictate how I will bond with my son. Os I was wondering what postpartum was like for some of you and if any of you have any suggestions. Maybe someone can think of something I haven't in the precautions field.
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Keep a very good support system round you that will know when it's getting too much.
Tom Cruise said so!
"no such thing as homacidal mania huh Tom? HUH TOM?????"
Ahem, sorry, don't know what came over me then.
Postpartum castration coming up!
1. Get a therapist that specializes in postpartum support and can help in maintaining my symptoms of BiPolar, Depression and Postpartum (anything that can come up) start seeing them immediately and once at least every two weeks2. See my psychiatrist (first app. is comming up) about acceptable medications during my last trimester to get things set up in my system and medications that would be an option Postpartum while breastfeeding 3. Have hubby keep his cell on at all times and the moment I question myself about what to do or how I feel with the baby, CALL
4. parents plan to come from another state for two whole weeks to help with anything I need (take them up on the offer) 5. Post the crisis hotline number in home so that if the baby is crying for 3 hours and I can't reach hubby, call them. They can at least give me tips or calm me down
6. Have at least one other person than hubby that can be physically available if in dier need
What do you guys think???? Any other suggestions, opinions???
On Lamictal and Effexor through pregnancy.
MAJOR Post Partum Depression for many months.
Breastfed for 4 months (difficult as i had csection and she wouldn't latch on for 1.5 months - pumped and gave to her in bottle until she could latch).
As for as precautionary regarding PPD? Stay in CLOSE contact with Pdoc!! If he/she is attentive, your meds can be adjusted. But, hormones are a tough one.
From what I understand Lamictal is good for pregnancy, Lithium is not. On the other hand, Lithium is good for breastfeeding and Lamictal is not.
Hope this helps!!!
Much love and hugs!