Did you try asking your pdoc for samples? Mine supplies all of mine. I couldn't be on it otherwise....
I have been on meds for over 2 years and I never worried about it much at all. That changed Friday when my pdoc started me on Depakote 500mg and told me I would have to get blood work done. That made...
I saw my pdoc today but my brain is in high gear along with my mouth and I think it ended up being a waste of time and money. Basically I was hoping for some sort of change. I certainly don't want to...
My pdoc has removed my Zoloft because he believes it is either causing mixed episodes and rapid cycling or making it worse. I have been off of it for about a week and thought I was doing well because...
Well the pdoc officially changed by dx to Bipolar today. He took me off of Zoloft and left Seroquel at 300mg for now. He said that even though I am depressed I shouldn't be on an AD and that it could...
Thanks for the good thoughts. 24hrs to go! I am sure I will make it now which is good because I am equally sure that I wouldn't have made it till the 22nd. I am hoping that the appt is productive. I...
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highnlow, sorry to hear you are having some troubles as well. Hope the meds help. They moved my appt up to Monday the 15th. I was hoping for today but it's better than the 22nd. I am trying to hold...
I guess you are right about letting her being nervous. I did try to explain that I would never do that to her and the kids. I have told the doc's but I never told her because she has enough dealing...
Yes, I told the nurse all my symptoms and normally they would either get back to me with a med adjustment or move my appt up but all she did was make me promise that I was safe and told me to go to...
Well I managed to wait until today to call the pdoc but was told that they have no openings before my appt on the 22nd. I am supposed to call Fri to check to see if there were cancellations but...
Thanks for the responses. I am in the US and would have to go to the local hospital psych ward. I do have a pdoc that I see monthly or more often when meds are changed. I am currently on seroquel...
I feel very bad. Like I am up and down at the same time and I am thinking of going to the hospital but I am terrified that they will lock me up. If any of you know any of the following it would be a...
I am at 200mg and I get the same restless leg syndrome as well. Thankfully for me it usually only lasts a couple of hours and isn't everyday....
Hey tortoise11. Thanks for thinking of me but no need to worry. I am hanging in there. Hope all is well with you and thanks for the suggestions....
Thanks for the response and I would be happy if I am not bipolar but what I was saying is that he has said I was not previously but yesterday on the phone he said I WAS twice. I'll just have to wait...
Hi all. Haven't been around for awhile and hope everyone is well. After 2 weeks of serious racing thoughts and many other symptoms, I finally called my pdoc yesterday. He said that it could possibly...
Hi, This probably doesn't help but I am in the same boat as you. My pdoc says he hasn't ruled out bi-polar but is leaning towards major depressive and anxiety. Basically because I go from very...
Courtney, Please let us know how your are doing when you can. Worried about you. Tm...
I agree. Get to the hospital asap. I get the same way high energy and very low depression for 3 days of each of the last 2 weeks. The difference is that I didn't act on the suicidal impulses. The...
The hospital is around 30 miles or so. I'm not sure what they would do for me but I don't see me going unless it is a true out of control emergency. Being locked up would drive me over the edge. I am...
Welcome to the forums Brian. There are a bunch of good people here so make yourself at home. Tim...
The main problem is that he hasn't diagnosed me as bipolar for the simple fact that I do not get super happy. He said Mood Disorder NOS. I get hypo but that equals irritability to the extreme for me....
Honestly, I have been a mess. I am hyper, agitated, angry, you name it. I can't sit still and have racing thoughts. I don't know that it is the wellbutrin because I had 3 days last week where I felt...
Thanks for the good wishes everyone. Yes been depressed for quite some time now and hope every time they add something I will feel better. We shall see I guess. Later, Tim...
Well I saw the pdoc again today. This time he added Wellbutrin to the mix. He seems like he is not sure what's up with me. That's not a complaint, I can't expect him to when I don't. Hopefully, I get...
Ok I got a couple for my Nook. I will let you know if they are any good. 1. Get it Done When Depressed -- Julie Fast 2. Living Well with Depression and Bipolar -- John Mcmanamy 3. Take Charge of...
OK thanks....
Anyone have any good book suggestions? I read "Why am I Still Depressed?" and am considering "Get it Done When You're Depressed" as well as "Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder". Any suggestions...
I agree with happy flower. I can honestly tell you that I hate taking meds. I never even took aspirin. But I found a good doctor and if it wasn't for the meds he put me on I probably wouldn't be here...
Feel free to vent. That's about all I ever do. I don't have any advice on letting people know your not alright. The only person besides my wife that I have talked to is my Mom. Of course nobody that...
Excellent news Christina. That should take a load of stress off. I agree with TTU that some people will be jealous but you don't have to advertise it and you just plain have to do what you have to do...
I went ahead and created a new email and made it public. Everyone feel free to email me. I will check it a couple times a day. Tim...
I don't think you should feel bad. Thinking about something didn't hurt anyone. I do it all the time as a way to vent. The lady was just being a pain and should be ashamed of herself. I find a lot of...
A counselor at school can't diagnose you but they may be able to help with talking to your parents. They may also know of resources that may be useful....
Thanks everyone. I tend to be obsessive and very very negative assuming the worst in everything. You all brought me back to reality and I will sleep better tonight because of it. I really like it...
No, I am not on the way to the hospital or anything. High energy and low depression at the same time does a number on me. I do feel better since I started Klonopin. I am not angry and very irritated...
I have begun to worry. Do you think the number of meds you're on is an indicator of how ill you are. I a, probably being paranoid but I am now on 4 a day. I also get a huge feeling that the pdoc is...
I don't think that anyone should be discouraged from seeking help when something is wrong. Whether it ends in therapy, medication, or neither. Nothing is worse than not knowing especially when you...
I felt the same way about seeing a doctor and I am now 37 I finally did it. I wish I would have done it years ago. It is not as bad as you might imagine and the treatment seems to be helping me. I am...
I just started Clonazepam and the pdoc said .5mg 2 times a day. If you think it is causing a problem, I would cut back on it and see if it makes a difference. At least until you hear back from the...
@ Tortoise - Thanks. Good to know. Maybe the nurse just wanted to make sure I gave it a chance. I do feel a little calmer. Last night I didn't wake up through the night like I had been and the only...
Just looked a few things up tortoise suggested. Instead of raising the Abilify again, this time he added Klonopin(clonazepam) .5mg twice a day until I see him again on Nov 8th. I hope it helps as...
Thanks. I was hoping that I would feel better today but I am actually worse. Much more anger and negativity today than yesterday. I am uncomfortable in my own skin. From Wikipedia: A dysphoric mania...
I appreciate the response and I am going to just go downstairs and pound on the punching bag and lift weights to try to burn the energy. As for a diagnoses, at this point I really don't give a crap...
Well I added the Trazadone and it seemed to help with sleep a little. Got 6 hours last night. I have actually been somewhat level the last few days. Low but at least I wasn't cycling. Now today I am...
soleilsun, For us anything that wasn't secured didn't get paid. We kept our house and my truck and both are in the bankruptcy. They even forced Capital One to drop the interest rate on the truck to...
Thanks for the replies. I didn't think of it as a tactic but it could have been. I do have trouble figuring out how I feel and it did get an instant response out of me that I am not anxious all the...
Sorry to hear that. Hope it passes soon. Tim...
Well I had another pdoc appointment today. I think they are trying to help but the pdoc seems to have made up his mind what is wrong with me before even seeing me for the first time. Today I noticed...