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 was in the hospital for 6 days recently, following a psychotic break. Technically my diagnosis is schizoaffective disorder, bipolar 1 type, but I hope it's OK if I stay in this group.
I take Celexa, Lamictal, Clozaril, Zyprexa, and Ativan. I seem to be more stable now because I had another med tweak while in the hospital. But what scares me is the fact that I had the psychotic episode, despite taking 3 antipsychotic meds (my former pdoc had added Haldol prn). I asked the tdoc in the hospital, "Is this something that's going to blindside me for the rest of my life (I'm 56)?" She suggested asking my pdoc, which I intend to do when I see her Monday. I also see my outpatient tdoc that day. So far, so good.
I just read this, and I'm sure it's strange that I write that I'm "more stable" when my pdoc didn't change any of my antipsychotics. One thing I can say though, is that it was a relief that my delusions and paranoia were just fiction.
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Good Tuesday to you!...I hope those that had a long weekend enjoyed itI ordered Chinese food for a friend to celebrate him becoming a Canadian citizenA great guyI hope everyone has a great week to look forward toThis year seems to be flying by!!
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Happy Tuesday. I only have a few tasks today. I'm currently enjoying my coffee and checking social media and emails. It's gonna be almost 90 degrees today so I have to monitor the dogs outside activities How's Tuesday looking for you?
