mjeffwhit said... I need advice. My 16 year old son was recently diagnosed as bipolar with ADHD. The lithium caused stomach problems, and he is now taking depakote, seraquel, clonazapam, and remeron....
happy bill said... Hi everyone. Well lots to tell you. The divorce is getting close to getting done, maybe another month and i am finished with the marriage. In the end i salvaged alot of family...
I have been taking 200mg of Lamictal for years. I've never had the kind of nightmares you are describing but have had trouble sleeping for a long time. It seems most people with bi-polar disorder...
mogli said... Hey guys, We didn't get the best news yesterday about my Mom's cancer. They have detected a small spot on her liver although they are saying they are not positive of what it is. The...
SoSickAndTired said... The only thing keeping us from getting a house is a $600 bill on my fiancee's credit... My fiancee gets social security and its enough to take care of all of us, but I'm still...
My 18 year old son has been on many medications since he was 12. He now takes Abilify, Cymbalta and Klonopin. I don't think it is helping him much but he's an angry teenager so it's hard to tell. My...
badkitty said... I was on here a few times ... then would get better in one way or another .. and well .. here i am again. I'm feeling the first bout of mania that i have had in a LONG TIME building....
happy bill said... Hey everyone, sorry i havnt been around in a while. DOing 80+ weeks, working the divorce, and trying to learn to live alone again has taken up a huge bunch of my time and energy....
_Christina said... I posted when my 12 year old daughter announced that she has been feeling depressed and was having suicidal thoughts. I got her to our family Dr as soon as I could after assuring...
Abilify is used for the treatment of bi-polar disorder among other things. My son takes Abilify and yes it's very expensive. I think my pharmacist gave me a form for financial aid for Abilify. A...
Ok, I got into my profile and made my e-mail address visable. E-mailing was how I got to know a group of wonderful women. We stayed together for years and even met, but as things go we have drifted...
It is not unusual for the holidays to be stressful or depressing for anyone with a mood disorder. I have already started thinking about Christmas as well and feeling stressed. I'm in the middle of a...
Trying to Understand said... Lady Nimue- Thank you for responding. If you don't mind, what is your dx, and what is your natural sleep med, what other meds do you take? I love night time, so quiet,...
I have always been a night owl, staying up until 3 or 4am. I actually feel more energized late at night and can get a lot done. I can't remember the last time I didn't take something to help me get...
I'm in too! Walking is the only exercise I can do but it was too hot here to go out this summer But now that the weather is cooler and it's nice to get out. I live alone in a small apartment and I'm...
Trying to Understand said... Could be how strong the drinks are mixed. Have you lost weight? That makes you need less than you used to get drunk. Did you eat a normal meal close to the time you...
When you say you "hurt yourself" are you talking about cutting or some other kind of self-injury? I ask because my bi-polar son has been a cutter for years but from what I understand it's not from...
hi-lo cheerio said... I also know what I need to do. Get my diet in check, do some walking,.......Hey I wouldn't mind a little weight gain either,.....but now I am at a total of 60 lbs! I used to...
Hi! I think it's great to find a place where people with the same problems can share their stories. It can make you feel like you are not alone. I've been taking Lithium for over 20 years and I've...
Jo C said... I am a Pharmacy Tech. People don't always have all of the possible side effects and some meds will balance each other out. Paxil: nervousness drowsiness dizziness mild nausea...
mogli, First of all I'm sorry to hear about your mom. Five years ago I was diagnosed with stage 3C Ovarian cancer. It was the most frightening thing I ever had to face. I was so wrapped up in my...
It's not for everyone but I go to yard sales. Or even the Goodwill when the yard sales are over. I have found some brand new items in both places. I can spend just a few bucks and come away with a...
GreenTeaHero said...i hate myself right now...i hate that ive gained weight from the medsi hate that my freinds have jobs and i donti hate happy peoplei hate seeing myself i hate that i survivedi...
red lightening said...Started 20mg. Celexa after just 10mgs. for many months. Came off Abilify and on 50mgs. Lamictal. I am wandering fromroom to room not sure what to do, I am praying and breathing...
Hi Winnie, I was given Ambien in the hospital and I felt like I was drugged the whole next day. I never took it again. I also can't get any sleep. My doctor told me I could take 2mg. of Klonopin at...
Lithium was the first medication I was given when I was diagnosed in 1990. I believe it was the original drug of choice for Bipolar disorder. After being misdiagnosed and given incorrect medication...
tortoise11 said... Welcome lady! I couldn't honestly say how big we are because most people read and aren't active in conversations. I think there are between 20 and 30 people that I recognize and...
I am a new member and I didn't see a thread for newbies so I thought I would post in here. I'm still trying to find my way around, I am curious to know how many members you have on your messageboard....