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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One day runs into the next I can't seem to keep them straightBut i do know it's Tuesday and I start to clean my landord's place again so it'll keep me going although I take breaks more often nowHe doesn't mind and I gwt it doneI hope that you have a good day and can get done what you need toBig hugz sent..Xo
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Good day to everyone...Well sort of day...I'm still waiting to sleepI think I will soonI got a few things done yesterday...Pushing through and I hope to do the same todayI've been low so everything at this point is one big effortHopefully that will change before longSending hugs...Have a good day!...xo
