So very sorry for your loss. I know that when my first husband left me the loss was devastating to me and a local divorced and widowed group brought me back to the land of the living. I pray that you...
You go girl!!! Great news!!!!!...
Tortoise, I am glad to hear that you are still working hard on getting your emotional eating under control. I feel really good about my weight now, but it is and will continue to be a struggle to not...
Tortoise, Wish you didn't have to deal with all you are dealing with, but you are doing an amazing job of doing just that....dealing with it!! You should be very proud or yourself. I hope all goes...
Glad you are home Jamie. Hope you are feeling better soon!...
Welcome Manatee! Wow, you have had a lot of experience with BP. I am curious with your latest depression. I too have had a very tough and LONG 7 months with a pretty deep depression. Wondering if...
Thinking about you and sending big hugs your way!!!!! I hope you get the care you need to get feeling better soon!...
Jade, WOW!! I could so relate to what you wrote it brings tears to my eyes. How do I come back to this site and always find words to strengthen me when life gets so tough. Thanks for putting it down...
Jade, Glad you are feeling better. I think you did an excellent job of getting your emotions out while making sure you were taking care of yourself. I'm sorry things didn't work out with your ex, but...
You go girl! You are a gift and a great friend so it is their loss and you just move on and find those friends that will be there for you. Your weight or the fact that you have BP don't make you any...
You are not alone!! I fight with it everyday and I think what keeps me being healthy now is that I know the sweets and wine that I love will only make my depression worse. I know for me that once I...
Introverted, Just wanted to tell you how sorry I am that you are having such a hard time right now, but we are all here for you. I have also been in a psych ward and have to say if you can stay at...
Yes, many of us do understand and can relate to meds that don't work or cause side effects. Glad you are seeing a therapist and pdoc again to work on your meds. Sounds pretty cool that they work...
Tristan, It is not at all uncommon to see a pdoc frequently when you are feeling like you are. I am hoping the prozac gives you relief from all the thoughts. I know how hard it is to get those...
Greast to have you back! Glad you are working at handling your lower meds. I would definately say that anxiety in my life amps up my moods. Been having a hard time with that myself. My girls are 7...
Mogli and Jade, I know that when I was trying Seroquel it made me very groggy the next day. Could be part of the problem, but always best to check with your pdoc. I think the reward thing is a great...
Well I went to my pdoc today in a more positive mood and we both decided that the Depakote has been working the best and I just need to very slowly go up on the doseage so I don't get the druggy...
Tristan, I am so happy to hear you are doing this for yourself and your well-being. I am hoping you get some relief soon! Looking forward to hearing more from you!! We are here for you!...
Hi Jade! I saw one of your posts and it sounds like you are having a hard time. Been thinking about you and hoping that we both see some light soon. Did manage to have a really nice week in Lake...
Tristan, You are not a bother at all! Please try to get that in your sweet head, we are all here because we understand what you are going through and truly do want to help. I agree with Jade that you...
Dee, Totally agree with Genetic, you need to see your pdoc again and get your meds adjusted. You may not feel you are manic, but your lack of sleep and appetite along with abundance of energy sounds...
I have been on Depakote (med #5) for two weeks and although it has helped with my anxiety the best I feel like I am a walking zombie most days. Going back to my pdoc tomorrow, but can I just say I am...
Mogli, Really sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. You are doing all the right things and since you know you love the job I think you can do this. Hope you can just take it one day at a...
Trista, I know how hard it is to keep trying when everything seems so bad, but TRUST me you will get better and you are doing the right things. Seeing a therapist and finding meds that will help you....
Tris, Just want you to know that you are not alone! I am almost 49 and this depression I have been trying to overcome (going on 6 months now) has had me on my knees praying for relief from my desires...
Jade, What great news. I couldn't be happier for you and yes, it is OK to go off our regular schedule once in awhile. So proud of you that you could have a great time and enjoy conversations,...
LW, Kudos for you for getting out and making the effort to forge new friendships or just to chat with others. You really have so much to offer that I hope you continue to pursue these direct contacts...
0482, Couldn't have said it better myself... you come here and people know what you are going through and how you feel. It is a great place. My husband has put up with quite a bit from me so I don't...
Hi LW, I am sorry to hear you are a bit low. You do seem to have a bit on your plate and I can only imagine how tough it is to not be able to get your son adequate help without taking all your money....
Serenitee, I may be borderline...my pDoc doesn't like putting "labels" on her clients, but has told me I am Bipolar 1. This is really the first time since I was diagnosed in 1995 that I am dealing...
That is great news Serenitee! LW does give such great advice and I am sure it will help you. I just wanted you to know that you are not alone feeling anxious and angry. I am dealing with those right...
Hot here too!! Stayed inside most of the day and getting ready for family coming over tomorrow. That is a stressor in itself in my world.LOL Still dealing with lingering anxiety and feeling anger...
I have heard that changing of the seasons can bring on depression or mania, but not just being in the sun. May have happened, but I've never heard of it. I agree with Gem, that a some sunshine is...
I am sorry about your breakdown and yes, it does take quite a while for us to heal after one. I am only speaking from my recent major depression, but I truly think people just don't know what to do....
Wow, thanks everyone for chiming in. Super busy week so I haven't been able to get back online. You all are right in that I can't make any quick decisions and my Pdoc put me on a new med Tuesday...
Unfortunately, a big part of our illness is that we don't see our actions as out of the ordinary as we get manic. I just had this happen last fall after going off my meds. I hatched up a whole plan...
Tortoise, Glad you got the sleep you needed and are feeling better. So glad your fiance works with you to fight this illness. Eleveno, sorry to hear about your breakdown. Happened to me back in 1995...
I'm with Eleveno and LW. I also had a therapist that said I didn't have BP and that was during a hypo manic time. You really need to see a psychiatrist if you can or at least keep your old medicine...
Jamie, Glad session went well and hope your pDoc can work with you on your meds. It is so hard when we are not stable. I feel you my friend. Having a very anixious day myself and even my Xanax and...
We all have good days and bads and I think we just need to be aware of behaviors that start creeping in. If you are feeling more angy than normal than it may be time to adjust meds or just be aware...
I have been diagnosed BP since 1995 and have been able to work in my own company (full-time the first 10 years). Had my twin girls 7 1/2 years ago and started working 3 days a week and then the last...
He has to make the choice to change. Unfortunately he does need to see a psychiatrist to get diagnosed and more importantly, get meds that could help hiim stabalize his moods. I so feel for you and...
Red Lightning, I am 48 too and was diagnosed in my early thirties. I am glad you have family to watch out for you and I so want it to work for you. I really felt the best off my meds. I am still...
I think that when you get yourself back on an even state you can look at your relationship and see if it is really working for you. Like Serenitee, I have been married twice and the first time I...
Yes, rest can be a very good thing. I also think that we have to try to not be so hard on ourselves. Life is stressful and here we have an illness that doesn't work well at all with stress. There are...
Jamiee, So sorry to hear especially about the sleep. I hope you can see your pDoc as soon as possible too. Thinking about you and praying you get relief soon!!! Do you have someone with you watching...
Welcome back! I am so glad you are meeting with your pDoc again because you may be needing to adjust your meds. Feeling depressed, pulling away from family and spending too much time on the computer...
LW, you are so kind and I do keep fighting, but going to let a little steam off here. Just having the worst day AGAIN!! I am sure it has to do with going off the Saphris and going back on the...
I am so happy for you Red and I just caution you to be very vigilant about your moods. I too went off my meds (pDoc knowing, but not happy) about a year and a half ago. Felt great and was healthy and...
I hope you are doing better too Jamie! I am still having anxiety and just not feeling myself, but I'm giving the lamotrigine a few more days along with my xanax. This is just so frustrating I want to...