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Posted 8/31/2010 2:09 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone,

I know it's been a couple months since I've been here. I've been out of town for awhile. My trip that was supposed to clear my head an give me time to focus on me, didn't work out so well.
I'm home now, feeling off....I ran out of my meds while I was gone so I kinda quit cold turkey. I never feel actually happy (not that I have in a while) more like I'm just here. I have these strange moments...I just get choked up and try my hardest to regain my composure before I start to cry. It's odd, last night my husband simply asked what contestants were on a tv show. When I went to tell him... I had to stop because I was about to start crying. Is it ok to feel this way? I keep thinking as long as the suicidal thoughts stay away...maybe I can work thru the rest. I know if they creep in, I have to get help. Am I wrong for thinking I can fight thru this without any assistance from pdoc's or meds? I know I'm not well....but am I really sick? Idk
BP was a new diagnosis for me earlier this year....has anyone felt what I feel?
Posted 8/31/2010 2:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,

I'm feeling a bit like that myself. I was watching some crappy television earlier, complete nonsense, and started crying and feeling guilty.........
Posted 8/31/2010 3:31 PM (GMT 0)
I do feel different, being on the meds probably made that possible. My mental crash was so hard I didn't know If I could get thru it on my own. I went to visit my family in Florida for a couple months with my kids and have taken the semester off from school. I've noticed a change without the stress of school. Makes it easier to work thru the day to day. My husband is working harder to help things run smoothly which makes a world of difference too. He along with the rest of my family have been really concerned with my wellbeing. They support me taking a semester off as long as I go back next semester.
Posted 8/31/2010 3:47 PM (GMT 0)
I'm glad things are looking up. You sound so much more calm that the last time you posted here!!

Yes, go back on meds. All it takes is one littel stressor to put you back into a cycle. I didn't believe it... and wow I was messed up. (back on meds now.)

The important thing to remember is that the more episodes you have, the more severe they get, the faster you will cycle and the harder it will be to treat!

Maybe this will give you a chance to try a different combination of medication to find something that suits you better.

(((hug)))
Posted 8/31/2010 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hey there,

Welcome back! I recall you posting you were taking this trip, so glad you are back with us. Not glad you ran out of meds while you were away. Not a good thing. I know years ago when that happened to me, it landed me right into a huge episode with symptoms that I hadn't experienced before. I was questioning so much at that time.

I believe it would be best to go back on meds although I can't decide for you.

It sounds like your "real life" support system has improved. That is wonderful.

Keep us posted, go see pdoc :)

Hugs,
Mogs
Posted 8/31/2010 5:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, I too have been where you are. I suggest you see your Dr and allow him to decide what is best to get you stabilized. Sometimes I have to make myself think of positive thoughts just to get through a day. I have a wonderful Dr, whom I trust completely. He thinks he has found the med that works best for me to stabilize my mood swings. Good luck. Maybe we can support each other.
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