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.
Okay so i stay in the depressive mode usually starting at 6 at night till i go to sleep otherwise im in a slightly good mood, a lil hyperness usually if im at work or class.I have had mania quite a few times. my mood changes rapidly. so what is it bp1 or bp 2 i also have problems concentrating and caffeine works reverse for me.
deleted_user
the caffiene working in reverse is quite possibly not a bi polar issue but one of ADHD as that is a classic reaction
faithtofly
ive been told by three pdocs bp 2 but this new one says bp 2 since ive been hospitalized so much.
faithtofly
i meant the new one says bp1
tommymott
The severity of mania is the defining factor for BPI. My manias would always result in arrest and hospitalization. What's your experience? What's your treatment? Lithium works for me.
faithtofly
i take lithium and remeron ,visteral. i need to talk to doc about the adhd thing took an online test a week ago hubby think i could be too along with the bipolar. but i think my doc is full of shit i really dont like him, i have no choice but to keep him becuze all the other doctors on my insurance list are not taking patients...
deleted_user
whether you're labeled BP1 or BP2 is not as important as getting the proper treatment. If you tend to be more depressed, then that should be the focus of the meds. It doesn't sound like your mania is that big of an issue.
acuriousfish
caffienne can do odd things
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