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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tats69
tats69
I cannot tolerate AP's at all.....I get the more rare side effects from all of them and just simply cannot stay on them......the pdoc is wracking her brain trying to find SOMETHING I can take for the mood shifts, anger episodes, anxiety all of it........anyone have any ideas for me to shoot her way???

She mentioned lithium but that caused me to get really bad acne and gain weight like no tomorrow. I feel so screwed right now.....what else is out there??

I know about alot of meds with my nursing background but cannot think of anything else I can try.....am I just a lost cause here or what???
SwordDancer
SwordDancer
Lamictal?
BabyShelby
BabyShelby
(((Tats)))~~

I'm a med virgin -- on my first and only combo. So far it's working for me. Lithium, Celexa, Hydroxzyine Pamoate, Zoldepam & Trazadone.

You might give the Lithium another shot. My dad believed that one's body chemistry changes dramatically about every 7 years. He was a scientist and experienced a 7-year bout with staph and then it just disappeared.

I hope someone has a great suggestion for you!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Trileptal
an anti anxiety
talk therapy?

DBT?
rubyblue
rubyblue
have you considered any of the old school APs? I know they come with their own side effects but I have found haldol to be especially good... I only take it prn with 2mg of ativan and that re-starts my brain in the right direction
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
When I was in a mixed state once my pdoc called a pharmacist that worked within a mental health facility for advise..
I ended up on one of the old AP's however there may be a med or combo that he/she could suggest your doctor try..
Sorry you're going through such a struggle sweetie.. I honestly think a different type of med completely may help you more.. I know we've 'talked' about it..
Love and hugs for you..xo
deleted_user
deleted_user
yeah..old school antipsychotics..like Ruby suggested.
tats69
tats69
Pdoc told me to take benadryl......I say screw it I'm not taking this shit anymore. Tried again today and my face is sliding off my skull(feels that way), corners of mouth turning down and I got the bad inner restlessness to the point of tears right now. sigh

I see pdoc in 3 weeks.....will ask her about the oldies. Thanks for all your responses! ox
doorknob
doorknob
yeah I was gonna say lamictal.

there's another one but I will have to look it up
jancam
jancam
Tats..
If you're still feeling that way..
The benadryl should help aleviate that.
I know it's a horrid feeling..
I used to get it a million yrs ago from the older APs.
Hugs..jc
tats69
tats69
Yeah going to take a benadryl but I can hardly hold my head up now but feel like if I peeled out of my skin all would be good with the world ya know? Wiggling around but soooo tired.....ugh!

I meant screw the Geodon......
deleted_user
deleted_user
i've been taking phenergan and it helps calm me down. so far i've had no akathesia, thank goodness.

It has weak AP properties.

i'm like you, tats, i cannot tolerate the AP side effects either. it sucks.

i hope you find something you can tolerate! xo
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