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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lottie728
lottie728

Hi there, I'm newish.  I came to this site many years ago, left, and now I'm back.  



I've been in denial about having Bipolar for 6 or 7 years now.  I research to find anything else it could be.  Started and stopped my medicine, going on 3 times.  I just started them again last week.  I'm finding that they aren't working as well and I'm going to see a Dr. next week.  Before going back on I was very irritable, depressed and having regular outbursts.  I am slowing coming back to what "normal" might look like.  It's nice to find a place where I can discuss with others who understand.  

whiteknuckles
whiteknuckles
Am in the same boat, am exhausted of the meds for me. Trial and error, but I do find relief so I dont jump off a bridge. There are some good Bi-Polar meds out there with little side affects for me but they effect others differently.
I do recommend a good psychiatrist, one that you can work frequently with as at first its difficult to find that right cocktail of meds.
But there is relief
WN
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
welcome back
lottie728
lottie728
I have heard some not so great things about Psychiatrists. That they just want to fill you with meds and I don't want to be put on a bunch of different things. It worries me.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Welcome back Lottie......Psychiatrists are experts in psych meds there's no doubt about it

Experts are good to see.... I see that you don't want to be on any meds.... I imagine to some degree we all wish things were different and that we didn't need them

I don't think the psychiatrists just want to fill you with meds... They want to help you to control the disorder and meds are what works for that.... It's helping with our brain chemistry when it's 'outa wack'

If we do need them though they can sure make life a whole lot better.....

Big hug.... xo
Maui1992
Maui1992
Welcome back Lottie. I was in denial for over a decade and now I wish I got the correct treatment much earlier. It took hitting rock bottom. Now I am gradually going up on the mood stabilizer/anticonvulsant lamotrigine. I am also concerned about all the meds and the side effects. Either the lamotrigine or baclofen is causing me to have low blood platelets, which are involved in blood clotting. I'm on low doses of both right now, so I do have concerns that I may have to go off 1 of these 2 essential medications because of severe side effects if that develops. My doctor is concerned about the low blood platelets. We will be monitoring them once a month. I'm still waiting for a phone call for an in-home blood test. I know it's scary, but if this all works it will be worth it. We are both at similar points in terms of acceptance and treatment. Let's hang in there together.
Suki22
Suki22
I also was in this group years ago and left and have just came back. I am really feeling depressed right now. I'm working from home now (our whole company is working from home) and I do like working from home, but I am just really feeling down right now. I need to get back on my meds. I went off for awhile.
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
Keep looking for a solid partnership with a pdoc as best you can. I finally found a good collaborative partnership and it’s been a good thing.

Welcome back. We understand....
lottie728
lottie728
Thanks everyone.

I went to my PCP yesterday and talked to him about my meds. He kept me on seroquel. Adding depakote and taking me off my antidepressant. I am already feeling woozy from the depakote. I hope this won't always be the case. I am trying at least and I feel like that's a good thing and a step in the right direction. I hope I can keep it up.
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