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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I've been taking my meds regularly. The short version is that I was prescribed two meds which I thought messed with my bipolar meds. They were phentermine and tramadol. That's when this whole thing started. I'm not taking those drugs anymore and haven't in a while. Anyway I'm very hyper and listening to punk rock and alternative rock which makes me even more hyper. I'm so hyper I want have been tempted )to self medicate to calm down. I've gotten some black fingernail polish and want to wear black (SO NOT ME). I don't feel like jumping out of my sking just feel very VERY HYPER. I have never felt quite this way. It can't be the meds I was prescribed yet this is when all this hyperness started. Some days I feel as stable as a three legged stool. My hubby says my moods are ok though I'm just way hyper. Anyone ever been like this? I can't concentrate worth crap either. I feel like my middle name should be go because go is all I want to do. Listen to punk rock and be on the go. I so need to be calmer. It seems to only be getting worse though. Any advice? I see my pdoc in November and my therapist in early November. Therapist knows about this but not that it seems to be getting worse. Sorry for the length feel like I've typed a book here.
deleted_user
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What do you guys do to calm yourselves down? I can't exercise or go for a walk right now so what else is there? I really need to not be so hyper.
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Try soaking a bit in a warm bathtub full of calming bathsalts--it might work. And I would DEFINITELY call the therapist and tell her the feelings are escalating. Meds, even after you quit taking them, can contiinue to have adverse reactions with themselves and others.
dancingd
dancingd
I always say...check with your Pharmacist first!!
Call a 24 hr one if you have to.

But both my Pdoc and Pharmacist said...take 1 Benydrill and MAYBE 1 Xanax..it helps calm the nind as well as the nuscles in your body,getting rid of that hyper feeling.

But please,always check,because Benydrill can have harmful effects with some BP meds.

Benydrill is what they use in a lot of phyiatric hosp. to calm patients.
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definatley agree - excercise or hot bath - all the things which seem obvious but you don't feel like doing becuase they seem boring. I ended up self medicating with booze the other week and it resulted in being hospitalised - I thought it would calm me down but it turned me into a crazed spinning top. Would not recommend it. Listen to some different music or non at all...xxx
deleted_user
deleted_user
Exercises in the bath
deleted_user
deleted_user
Xanax, xanax, another xanax
deleted_user
deleted_user
Java, why were you taking Phetermine, it's a stimulant--being bp that's the last thing I need! Did a Dr. prescribe these?
deleted_user
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Sounds like one of my manic episodes. I agree with a warm bath and change the music to soft rock.
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My family doc idiot that he is prescribed them because they are an appetite suppressent and he wants me to lose a lot of weight. I wish I could find a decent family doctor. And yes he is aware of my bipolar and was aware of it before he prescribed the meds. :( :(

I'm trying to listen to calming music now but so far it's not doing much. Still hyper.
deleted_user
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I hope I didn't sound like a b***h in my reply. I didn't mean to. I'm just so freaking hyper. Maybe the music will help eventually. I'll give it another half an hour or so and if that doesn't help do something else that has been suggested. Thanks!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Okay, I just wondered because I know when I took that before I was diagnosed BP I was then sucidial. I agree with others, hot bath and calming music. Lavender seems to help me relax.
deleted_user
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I was stable for so long now I feel like a hyper mess. How long after you took the phentermine did it take to get back to stability? It's a very nosey question so please feel free to ignore my question.
deleted_user
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Wow! Tramadol AND Phentermine? My Ma is also b/p and her doc said no with the Tramadol after her surgery because it causes depression and the Phentermine causes all sorts of problems since it is a very strong stimulant. Get yourself to the doc ASAP or even the E.R. so that you can get stable until you see your doc.
deleted_user
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Well because I had taken in for so long, it can be addictive, it was like detoxing for the first week or so. Doc prescribed Xanax and that helped but also addictive. Wish I could help you :(
deleted_user
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Padsmom Tramadol gave me nightmares bad ones.

I am leary of anything addictive although I do take ambien and have heard that can be addictive. I don't take it every night though just on nights like tonight when I am wide awake.

I took a hot bath and listened to come calming music but I am still bouncing off the walls albeit less than I was. I took an ambien and hope that makes me sleep tonight.

I've done all I can dh is at work ds is soon going to bed thank goodness. He has been driving me bonkers.
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