im currently on month 3-4 of lexapro and so far so good. im only on 5 mg, but it does help a lot with the depression and the anxiety (i take klonopin for anxiety too, so the two meds tagteam for...
bp flareups and bp as a whole is a disease, and not a personal weakness or character flaw....
patrick, for my depression i was prescribed zyprexa (an antipsychotic) to augment my lexapro. the combination of an anti-psychotic with an antidepressant is very common, as the AP helps the AD work....
hey everyone, im back on the boards as it is spring break and although we have a test when we get back im not studying until maybe next thursday. how is everybody doing? karen? erik? kitt? i hope you...
hi all, just wanted to give you guys an update on how i was doing. im now on lexapro, zyprexa, depakote, klonopin and propranolol. school is pretty hectic, but fun cause i made new friends. i also...
just got a script for Depakote. anybody willing to share their experiences on it? thanks. eli...
fast1, hope you are feeling better. keep taking the meds, the side effects will go away or you'll get used to them, pretty soon you'll be feeling all right (whatever all right is). eli...
i have tried taking citalopram (sp?) and am now taking its sister drug lexapro. it helps a lot with the depression. what dosage trazodone are you on? you can try benadryl to help you sleep. its not...
i have heard good things about effexor. different meds affect people differently, so there is no reason to be worried. try it and give it enough time to work (about 4 weeks). please tell your pdoc...
its not in my position to say if you were wrong or right. however, it sounds to me as if you are doing your very best to make her comfortable while she is undergoing her med change. my parents help...
My pdoc gave me an rx for klonopin for my mild agoraphobia and anxiety, does anybody else in the forum use klono? what are your experiences with it? any Side effects to watch out for?...
thank u maz, kitt, everyone. i thought something bad was going to happen, but nothing did, and i survived. tomorrow is another day, and im not worried one bit, its a shorter school day. i am happy to...
i made it through my first day of school without a hitch. im so glad i made it.......
i know ill be fine...i just have to get through tomorrow... i just read your post and im so sorry that you are feeling yucky as well, my thoughts are with you... i will definitely let you know how it...
i'm not on any benzo's as my pdoc won't prescribe them to me because they are addictive......
yes i am, im on lexapro, zyprexa and topamax... its helping a bit but the anxiety is still there......
i'm bipolar, and i'm scared of going into an episode while im in school, although when i think about it i am pretty 'safe' in school. i cant really describe how i feel about it, there's just this...
its a new school. i've isolated myself so much for a few months, almost agoraphobic, just going to support groups, doctor's appointments and all that, but nothing else. i know im probably...
No one has put one up, so I thought I'd give it a go, What's your favorite flavor of ice cream? Mine is chocolate, and if it has marshmallows and fudge, I'll probably finish the whole pint!...
i take zyprexa 20 mg taken 10 mg at noon and 10 mg at 5 pm. it doesnt make me drowsy, but it could have a different effect on you. it did make me gain weigh though, about 30 lbs in 3 months......
im going back to school and im really anxious. all the good symptoms, racing heart, lump in the throat, i hate how it feels. i just want to be calm about it. i start school tomorrow. i just want to...
i dont have insurance and cant pay out of pocket for a therapist......
the correct diagnosis is an important first step in healing, so 'congratulations' in getting one. lithium is a good med to start as it is the gold standard treatment for bipolar. stay well, eli...
i go to a CBT group once a week, and to a support group at least once a week as well. do i need to have one on one therapy? i dont know how it will help me......
Kitt, You'll do fine. My thoughts are with you today. Stay well, Eli...
Sherri, I'm so glad you posted back. I just started taking it two days ago. I'm at 25 mg. I'm bipolar by the way, but I also struggle with depression. So far, I've noticed great sleep as well as...
how is the zoloft working for you? have you noticed a difference? how long have you been on the abilify now, has it given you the energy you need?...
sherri, i am bipolar and have just started taking topamax. let's exchange notes to see how its working for us. what other meds are you taking? you can pm me anytime....
Sherri, I too am starting on topamax this week. Do try to go to the ER to get admitted or talk to your pdoc. You have to stay safe....
meds work differently for different people. do you have a pdoc? has he given you a bp diagnosis? do keep posting. stay well, eli...
pinkgirl, it sounds like you are in a mixed state. are you taking any meds? are you safe? call your pdoc, if you have one. do keep posting, eli...
Do you have any of the cognitive side effects? Word finding problems? I'm really worried as I start school in two weeks. What dosage are you on?...
Is anybody on Topamax? How are you doing on it? My pdoc prescribed it for me but haven't filled it yet. Thank you....
I haven't tried pristiq, but there are some sites which rate drugs. pm me for the links....
i spent two weeks in bed, doing nothing and staring into space. then i just got up. i did it for myself. yes the depression is just gonna get you down, but fighting it is worth the while. i get up...
i may be rxd some litihium this week, can anybody share their experiences with it?...
i've been doing okay. joining a clinical trial at stanford, so ill be working with a very good pdoc instead of the county doc. i havent officially posted here at the BP side. was dxd MDD then after a...
my sister gave birth to my beautiful baby niece this morning! :) 5lbs 7 oz with wavy jet back hair!...
my parents have made a great impact in my life. they have always been there for me, when everybody else has turned their back on me. they are great....
I'd like to quit smoking too... I also want to handle my bp better... and be patient with regards to treatment....
i just got back from the library, I went to borrow some books. I feel a little better, but still a little blue. I am looking forward to tomorrow though, as I have my regular Saturday group thing. Im...
i dont know why, i just feel emptier than usual......
fwiw, i think its best for him to go to the hospital. as you said, he is capable of anything, and that is including hurting himself or others. if i was in his shoes id want to be committed so i could...
hey guys, im not doing too good tonight. im planning to use some of my zyprexa prn so i coul atleast be sane during these times. once again, i need a miracle. thanks in advance for your thoughts,...
i was a coffee drinker, as well as a coca cola addict. i had to eliminate caffeine from my life because it made me too jittery when combined with my meds. i now drink decaf coffee, and don't drink...
im doing quite well actually. had a 30 minute episode yesterday, but the whole week ive been going out (gasp!) and running errands like a 'normal' person. i got too tired yesterday and forgot to eat...
pdoc changed my AD from celexa to lexapro. has anybody have any experience with it? side effects? thanks....
watch your carbs, and have healthy snacks around you, like celery sticks and carrots. i myself am watching my weight as i am on zyprexa. i have already gained about 8 lbs but i needed it anyway....
i have music too... in the morning when i have my cigarette there'll be a tune in there. and here's the catch, i don't listen to music before i go to bed or when i wake up. its just there. i read a...
welcome joey, i myself am bpii rapid cycling, so i have an idea of what you're going through. this is a good place to find support and it really helps me feel that i am not alone in my struggles. i...