I am on zoloft and risperidal. Love them both....
I am so sorry Mogs. Just remember in your heart that cancer is not always a death sentence. Scary to deal with and go through....but definitely do-able. (((hugs)))...
I am so sorry Mogs (((hugs))) It is definitely hard to deal with things like this, when you are also bipolar. You will get through this, and you and your mom can support eachother....
Yay for you!...
I am so sorry you are going through this Serafena. (((hugs)))...
I wish you were feeling better. What does your doctor say about maybe switching up a drug?...
Well they would probably do a spinal tap and test the cerebrospinal fluid for the virus/bacteria. If needed I know they can do a needle biopsy on brain tissue....
That is horrible that you have to go off of the Abilify...damn drug companies!! I have been on Risperdal for 2 years now, and I have had no problems. Has not made me gain weight...but it is hard to...
Angela...it sounds like you are really going through a bad time with depression right now. You really need to get in to your doctor and maybe see if your meds need adjusting. Times like this is when...
Getting more fit here too :)...
I know how you feel. Right now I am going through something of that nature with my husband. He hates when I come to tears. But sorry, I am bipolar, and I am also quick to cry anyways :)...
I am glad you had a good time!...
Angela...this is not a greatly traveled site. If what you are looking for is video critique, then maybe you should find a website that specializes in that. Everyone here suffers in a different way,...
I liked the video...really well done....
Well I think any kind of violence is wrong...whether it be slapping someone, etc. But you also have to realize that she is an adult, and that you and your husband may not be aware of current styles,...
I feel for you Serafena! Luckily I have no extended family get togethers. Everyone lives here, and we see each other all the time. I hope today was better!...
I am glad you made it through the end of the semester in one peace! I can imagine that it was quite stressful. We had a Christmas get together with my brothers' family and my mom and dad, last night....
sukay...I hope you are starting to feel better after seeing your therapist. It is so hard to be going through such a hard time. Especially with the added stress of the holidays....
And Happy bill...that dog is gorgeous!!...
I love all of the pictures! Mogs...your dog looks just like our Oreo who passed last year! My three princesses are who brighten my days :) http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o153/micheleramos/m.jpg ...
Wow...I am so proud of you!! It takes a lot to overcome such a horrible addiction...
Angela...one good thing about forums like ours it that it helps you not feel so alone. Especially with a disease like Bipolar which can be very distancing. Here, you are very likely to see that many...
Welcome Quite... I have no info for you as far as supplements. I have been on Zoloft and Risperdal for close to two years. This combo works great with me and I never had any side effects with either....
Mogli, I am sorry you are going through a rough time. Try and take it item by item and don't overwhelm yourself with getting things done. I am sure the added stress of the job does not help anything...
Hi conian. Welcome to Healing Well. You do seem to have a lot of traits that many with bipolar do have...but the only way to truly tell is to be properly diagnosed. Do you have a dr. or pdoc...
Welcome Angela. I think you will like the support of our group. I know what you mean about feeling alone at times. Finding a good support group, even if online helps. I will check out your blog :)...
Happy Bill...I take my antidepressant in the morning and my mood stabilizer at night. Seems to work best for me that way. My worsttime for the racing thoughts was at night, keeping me from sleep. But...
Wonderful list Bill. Being able to laugh at yourself is the stage that helped me get a lot healthier....
I absolutely love Thanksgiving. We used to get together with my huge extended family and it used to be more stressful...just too many people to engage with and the manic side of me made me feel I had...
I am thankful for how much more healthy I am, mentally this year. And my favorite part of Thanksgiving is the relaxing and eating :)...
I am glad you are home and recovering. Get a lot of rest and let yourself heal!...
Hi there. Well life has been hectic with school semester closing in. So I have not been on this board for about a month. Besides the busy days, one of the reasons the board became less important to...
Good for you! Keep it up, your body will thank you :)...
Serefena...I feel for you so much. Having been to that horrible darkness before, I know it is not fun. Remeber that you are greatly loved in life and are a pivotal part of many people's existence....
Welcome!...
Also a very touching movie is.. Boy Interrupted....
Doing ok. Busy with school. Kind of down right now, out of concern for my baby brother (who is 35). His wife told him on Friday that she doesn't love him anymore and wants a divorce. Everyone...even...
It is smart to keep record of everything he does...but most importantly you need to contact the police now. That way they can start a file, and most importantly there is legal record of the...
Having a supportive mate is really wonderful. As far as other family members...only share what you want to. You are not obligated to share any info with anyone if that is what you want. Especially...
Hi Pippen...I have at many times been feeling like you do. Feeling that endless cycle between depression and mania is tiring and draining. It sounds like you are very proactive in your BP...
I am not sure I can help you, as I am not on Abilify. But I have heard this complaint before from other people I know on it. I hope you figure this out...funny that no one(doctors) seems that...
I am glad things are going better and that your wife is getting the help she needed. Good luck in your fight tomorrow!...
Joy...you have been at this place of darkness and depression before. You also know from experience, that maybe being on the meds was the best thing. I am sure the hurt feelings at the dr. stung a...
Mogli I am so glad to hear that you are doing so well! Good for you for taking the jump to finding a better place of employment. For how many hours we must work...we might as well enjoy where we...
How terrible slz. I hope you do not get deterred from seeking out the help you need. That can be discouraging. Keep us updated on how you are doing....
Wow serafena. That is an eventful week. I hate having to go to urgent care,and have those long waits. I hope everyone heals up well and this week is a little calmer for you all!...
LFW....I hope your time away from work will continue to lead you in the direction of feeling better. I have a teenage daughter...even without BP they are handful, so I feel for you. Try to keep...
I am proud of you for taking that step in the right direction. I hope you start to feel some relief by returning as much as you can. You will get through this. I am glad you called your pdoc.. You...
I am assuming by drugs you are talking about BP medication?? Well first you need to get in touch with your dr. or therapist. Taking yourself off of meds is not a good thing to do. You need to speak...