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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Stable for 10 years

meme88
meme88
I have been stable for 10 years in Dec I missed 3 weeks of my night time mood stabilizer (I kept forgetting)
I haven't blanced back yet..so its clear I'm not going to and this drug is no longer working for me...my gp everytime I asked to change this med says no..I know that's what I need that what's wrong the mood stabilizer.. He hands me a script for prozac... I tried to explain its not the depressant...he doesn't listen... So I guess I'll just go in and demand yet again for a new stabilizer and if he won't give me one refrer me to a Dr who will...if so many people didn't need me at home I would have already been in the hospital ...I saw my Dr at the start of the month it's barely the end. Clearly I'm not OK!!! I shouldn't be working but my house need food and the rent payed so I need to go...I hate my brain
spacekat
spacekat
I hate my brain sometimes, too. It doesn't cooperate the way my limbs do. Definitely get a doc who's going to listen to your real needs and provide you with the appropriate script. If you're certain you need a mood stabilizer, I hope s/he prescribes one. Good luck, meme. Sending big hugs your way!
chris138
chris138
Lately I have been manic, negative and paranoid.... I have no idea whats wrong. I am taking my meds regularly but just seem to be upsetting myself on purpose. Its an odd behavior....

I seem to maybe enjoy getting upset...not sure.
got2breal
got2breal
Your doing the right thing go to another doc to get the right mood stabilizer that has proven to work for 10 years. Can you go to a clinic sooner or would that be too difficult to get in?
MayB
MayB
Oh Meme this illness does throw one curve ball after another!

I've learned the hard way about starting and stopping medication as well.

Find a doctor who will listen and help you get back on the road to wellness. Good luck you are doing the right things!
beckyp
beckyp
I try to get a psychiatrist is you can. They know more about psych meds usually. My pdoc's have always listened to me if I thought a med wasn't right and we would talk about it and change it if we decided it would help me.
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