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Posted 6/6/2014 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
I recently started taking Seroquel for a bout of psychotic depression that had me admitted to a psych ward for 5 days. I was hearing voices, except they were thoughts in my head . I am diagnosed Bipolar II and ADHD. I am taking 200mg Lamictal, 15 mg Zyprexa, 120mg Vyvanse, and now 350mg Seroquel.

Lately I've been having anxiety like I've never experienced it before. I've never had anxiety anywhere close to this ever in my life. I think it's my anticipation of my depression as my last bout hospitalized me. However, I felt myself come down from mania weeks ago and I'm due for a depression. However, about a week ago I felt a hypomanic episode again. I've never had two manias or depressions in a row.

But now I feel like I am depressed but my seroquel is suppressing the mood side, but my brain still is depressed. I feel like I should be sad but I'm not and it's really causing me turmoil.

So basically, can Seroquel turn a depression into a mania and is it normal to have horrible anxiety with my Seroquel?

Thanks for the help

Post Edited By Moderator (UserANONYMOUS) : 6/7/2014 6:29:14 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/8/2014 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
Hello Chythe,

Welcome to the forum!

I had to edit your post. Once of our forum rules are "No discussion of any illegal activity or threats of violence (ie. threats of suicide, self-harm, or physical harm)."

I am sorry for the way you are feeling. Seroquel works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain. Seroquel can cause a bit of anxiety but nothing vast. How long have you been on this combination of meds? Sometimes, the dosage may need adjusting or the combination may need changing.
Please inform your doctor about what you are experiencing. They would be able to say if the meds are causing the problems.

Usually when you are warded, you would have to attend therapy where you learn many coping skills. Please remember these skills that you would of learned and remember to practice then daily when you feel depressed or anxious. They can be very helpful.

I hope you will feel better. Take Care and keep us updated on how you're doing.

UA
Posted 6/8/2014 10:15 AM (GMT 0)
the mania and anxiety will pass-i hope with the seroquel. after 10 years of it i have come off it. medical reasons. i am on lamictal has been fantastic for me and i have come off 3 other meds since starting on it. seroquel once it is working well should begin to help you. feel better soon.
Posted 6/9/2014 10:10 PM (GMT 0)
Seroquel was helpful for me at 600 mg a night but I had anxiety still. I quit seroquel for weight issues and started Geodone as a mood stabilizer and for aggressive behavior. Geidone is an old er drug but boy it sure keeps the depression away. It has worked wonders for me! I am ADD and I have tried basically every mood stabilizer there is. Nothing works like Geodone. Try it.
Posted 6/9/2014 10:12 PM (GMT 0)
Clonazepam helps my anxiety as well.
Posted 6/10/2014 3:39 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for all the responses! My anxiety has gone away and my depression is better than it was yesterday. I'm also really worried about the weight gain but I have tried to be more active and it seems to have kept the weight off. Keep on keepin' on!
Posted 6/10/2014 11:37 PM (GMT 0)
Glad you hear you doing better Chythe :-).
Hope you'll continue to fell better.

UA
Posted 6/11/2014 11:47 AM (GMT 0)
remember my mantra, 'slow and steady wins the race'.

i am glad your feeling better. keep positive and strong.
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