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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wondering if the mania is almost over

beccs41
beccs41
Ive been sleeping again (with help of meds) my doctor is increasing my lamictal doasage and im feeling much less anxious. but im so crazy impulsive ive gotten 2 tattoos within a week. i just hope it goes away before i end up like last time.. ( out of control and very dangerous to myself)
pumpkinpumpkin
pumpkinpumpkin
I wish I could tell you when it will go away. I had trouble with mania on Lamictal. It was treated with Seroquel which is very sedating. After that I chose to go on Lithium and had longer periods of stability. I mentioned it to current pdoc and he said Lamictal hasn't proven to be effective against mania. He may have a bias for Lithium.

Have you called and said what's going on? Even if your doc said to give it x amount of time to work it's ok to be proactive.
Let us know how you are doing because we care.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I hope you feel better soon. I know it's hard. Hang in there.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug for you beccs.... It's great that you're working closer with your doctor now and sleeping is a big thing in the bipolar realm...It's wonderful you're back to it...
I would continue seeing your doctor regularly through this time... I think the fact that you're sleeping says a lot about bringing you back to earth..smile...xo
spacekat
spacekat
Hold on! You're on the mend with a doc in toe! Asking for help is a great sign. You're almost there!

By the way, what did you get tattoos of?

HUGS!
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