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How would you describe your treatment for bipolar disorder?
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Posted 9/21/2010 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone; I came across this forum while looking at information about bipolar. I'm new here and while not new to knowing about bipolar, I'm new to recognizing that I have it, and badly. I have an appointment with my doc in a few days. I'm on Aderall for what is supposedly hyperactive states with ADHD but I now firmly believe that it has been *manic* states that were misinterpreted as hyperactive ADHD states. I easily meet all criteria for both manic and depressed states in a single day (mixed state), and do everyday. I never calm down unless I'm just too tired to do anything. Otherwise, I'm super hyperactive and can't slow down. At the end of the day, it is like a runaway train and I get manic into the night until I finally crash and then I'm zapped the next day and useless. Then the process starts again. I am really hoping for a solution this time because I have been at my wits end lately.

Well there are good things about me too like I'm cool and awesome and I ♥ The Chicago White Sox and college football, the outdoors, movies, music, non-fiction books, foreign languages and cultures. Probably other stuff too. I just want to feel good again so I can get back into life because I've been missing out lately. I live 45 minutes away from the best beach within 500 miles and I haven't been once this year! Maybe tomorrow though.

turn

Post Edited (Archelaus) : 9/21/2010 1:35:32 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/21/2010 8:35 PM (GMT 0)
P.S. I also used to love fitness and health a lot before I got too unhealthy to exercise a lot.
Posted 9/21/2010 11:28 PM (GMT 0)
With the exception of the White Sox nonsense (nice Manny pick up!), you're like my dream friend! Welcome to the board. This is a helpful place.
Posted 9/22/2010 12:03 AM (GMT 0)

  Welcome, there is a lot fo great people here to be friends with. You sound like i did two years ago before i got help. Thank god after three medications i found one that works well and has changed my life. Its still work but now the work seems managable.

   Bill

Posted 9/22/2010 12:44 AM (GMT 0)

happy bill said...
Welcome, there is a lot fo great people here to be friends with. You sound like i did two years ago before i got help. Thank god after three medications i found one that works well and has changed my life. Its still work but now the work seems managable.

Bill

Do you mind telling which med works for you? Just curious. I am going to ask my doc to try lamictal, because it has a good rep for having few side effects; plus I read that for mixed states, it might be more effective than lithium. Plus no blood tests is nice.
Posted 9/22/2010 8:25 AM (GMT 0)
You sound like a very well-read, and very interesting person. Hang onto those interests, the beach sounds really therapeutic.
Remember that what works for one may not work for another. Also, sometimes pdocs get pissy if you tell them just what you want. Be diplomatic in your approach. I think its good that you are so knowledgable.
Good luck !
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