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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deleted_user
the psychiatrist is adjusting my medications.
she has me on wellbutrin and depakote because i told her that i was having mood swings and irritablity and rage.
now in one day, i can wake up okay with a lot of energy and do a lot of things, then feel rage, depressed, or really sad, and be okay again later...and get irritable again...then angry and not be able to shake it even if i know it isn't reasonable to be mad.
i'm not used to the intensity of these feelings. i'm really confused. i'm used to having no energy and being depressed all the time and not being able to feel anything at all...is this something to tell the doctor or this how "normal" people experience feelings?
deleted_user
deleted_user
You may be manic when you are irritated. Sometimes manic manifests itself that way, it isn't always happy happy. And if you are feeling hyper and depressed at the same time, you may be in a mixed state. And, yes, tell you doc everything. I have been seeing mine for almost 2 years and he has to keep adjusting my meds, it may take a while but be patient.
Pulpit
Pulpit
I would advice you to call your doc and let him know how your feeling. Hope things work out for you soon. Love and Prayers Ramona oxxoxooxoxoxxo
deleted_user
deleted_user
I use to take depakote, it did the same type of thing to me. I switched to lithium and the swinging stopped.
starfish
starfish
Definitely tell your Dr....you could be either just needing to adjust to your new meds/dose, or, to much antidepressant can cause depression, too.

There are other possibities, so see what your Dr. says.
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