Hello members. I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder about 3 months ago. My doctor didn't tell me what type I have but I presume from what I have been reading that I have type II. I was...
Before I was on meds the emotions were so intense and I had so great ideas when I was high. The problem is that I never put them on practice because they were out of contest and not practical. I...
I am having several side effects from the meds which I am not liking and I am considering decreasing the dosage or quiting it. I already told my doctor that I am sleeping 12 hours a day and that my...
Sometimes it is difficult to live with bipolar but it is manageable. The problem with me is that I only started taking meds for bipolar 3 months ago (when I was diagnosed) and have been suffering for...
Hello Jade. My doctor didn't said what type of bipolarity I have. Thus the confusion. I had about 3 psychosis episodes in my life and I remember being most of the time depressed. I had some events in...
Just do write an update. Today I visited my doctor and he add me Lexapro 5 mg on the mornings. If this dosage do not work increase to 10 mg. I hope to feel better soon....
This morning I am feeling very depressed and I already have booked a visit to my doctor this wednesday to see if I need some adjustment in my meds....
Thank you living well and it's Genetic for your replies. My main problem is to get up and feeling sleepy during the day. This is aggravated because I am not working right now due to a nervous...
2 months ago I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. At that time, and when I visited my doctor, I was sleeping very poorly (about 4/5 hours each night) and was feeling very anxious and agitated. I...
Hello members. Please do not forget my answer......
I have been on therapy for the last 7 months but I did not have any progress. I think is the the type of therapy I am into (talk therapy). Could members give your insights about the best therapy...
I forgot to write chocolate. It triggers my hypomania also. Today I drank one coffee and ate a dark chocolate bar and I feel elevated. Today I already had 2 yoga classes at home (1 morning and 1...
The more I try to avoid stressful situations the more I feel trapped and stressed. I think it is important for one to expose to stressful events, not too little nor too big....
Because I wasn't diagnosed before with bipolar I was having antidepressants which were making feel worse. I changed doctors and now I am on mood stabilizers which gave me a better quality of life....
I never heard of such thing......
The following actions trigger my hypomania: * alchool * caffeine * travel in general; * using perfumes; * using a nice watch; * having lunch or dinner in a nice restaurant; * stressful events; *...
Hello Gem. I am keeping busy to distract myself during this transition period....
For about 3 months now I was on Lexapro 20 mg but since 1 month ago I was getting extremely anxious and sleeping much worse. My doctor said that I was with mood fluctuations and I should stopped...
Than you all for your feedback. Maybe people didn't know how to help me at the time. Even health care professionals didn't help me at the time. How can I expect family and friends to help me. I went...
Hello members. I have read on the internet that bright lights could trigger mania. Is this could be true? It is the beginning of summer and I enjoy going to the beach but if this is true I can't...
9 months ago I had a nervous breakdown triggered by a lot of stress at work that was present during several months. I am still recovering from it and from time to time I remember the situation and...
Very difficult to decide. One thing is for sure, our minds will always find something for worry. If you quit your job you will find another thing to worry. As already suggested you should not make...
I have a problem with to do lists. They are wonderful and it is a good way to get things done. The problem is when I write too many things to do, I feel overwhelmed and anxious. For example, today I...
Hello Jealous-me I am sorry how you are feeling now. I already have obsessive thinking with bad stuff as well as good stuff. I think you must see your doctor to discuss these issues....
Hello hopeful one. Welcome to the forum. I am also new here and it seems there are very supportive people on this forum. I understand how do you feel and I have the sense that I lost my last 7 years...
Your situation is very close to mine. My psychiatrist said that I have a great probability of having a bipolar disorder but my therapist said that I do not have a bipolar disorder and that my problem...
I know what stress means. Last year I had a nervous breakdown with a psychotic episode triggered by a lot of stress at work. Right now I am not working and still recovering from this breakdown and...
Hello members. One of my main problems is that the bipolar disorder must be pushing me to talk too much and to not listen to other people because of my racing thoughts. When I am in a situation where...
Dear members. This is my first post here on this forum and I would like to introduce myself. I am 37 years old, male and I am a civil engineer by profession and stopped working last year due to a...