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 have been talking Seroquel for while now, but lately I have been 'rapid cycling' and I have had unbelieveable difficulty stating awake. I bascially have been sleeping 12 hrs/day since I started it. At first I thought I was tired, then I thought it was the BP. Now I have run out of Seroquel (not refilling till my pdoc appt next week) and as soon as I put that stuff down I am sleeping normal hrs again. Now I am in a good place right now, have been for about a week, but I am definitely going to talk to that pd about this med. I think it might be time for something different. Thoughts?
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