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 am not usually like this but I have been this way for two weeks now. I am finding it so hard to keep from doing stupid things... although most times I can stop myself, well except for a few things that afterwards make me think oh my god I am nuts. I have only been just diagnosed with bipolar and they have only just started me on lithium. I have only taken two dosages so far so I am not sure when it should start working. I have to have bloods taken on monday to see what the toxicity is like and also if its absorbing into my system, cos with some people it doesn't. What do you do when all you want to do is cut yourself and laugh at the blood dripping out, or run in front of cars and laugh at them? I keep wanting to and sometimes do without any control, sometimes I can control myself and I am ok.... but how do you stop yourself from going completely nuts like me?! Help me someone! I'm nuttier than a peanut butter cookie!
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Stop and breath. Just reading your post got me hyper:) Stay on here for a while and interact. Answer some other posts and try to get out of yourself a little while. The lithium will start to work soon it takes some time. Call pdoc and ask to presribe something that will help calm you down. Do it immediately you should not have to walk around in this condition any more or call ER tonight if you can't calm down. You will be ok!!!
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Ok... I am trying to calm down. I have spoken with my psydoc today and another doctor and they both told me to take more seroquel but I have to watch out cos it lowers the blood presure. I just don't feel very sane at all... I have to go home now (I'm at the library) I will let you all know how I am doing tomorrow... I just need to calm down! Calmness! Aaaaah!
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I have had the night from hell, but its so funny... why? I don't know. I am just too full of energy to sleep... it was kind of frustrating that I had to get up so many times because I just couldn't keep still in my bed and rest. I think I will call my psydoc today and talk to her. Thanks for your help.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
