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 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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Eve, i totally agree! seroquel sucks its the worst drug ever...i mean it get you out of the manic stage but who the hell wants to be a fucking zoombie all day
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I was on Seroquel but I had to stop it because of severe side effects.I had developed very bad fluid retention and breathing problems.Also I gained lots of weight.
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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