I don't want to suggest meds she should take either. But maybe she can ask her doctor about the prozac she is on? SSRIs can trigger manic episodes/rapid cycling. There might be a better...
The American diet is terrible. I was born and raised in South Africa. So it is still bizarre to go grocery shopping and see so many processed foods in HUGE portions. It's not helpful when I'm in...
I'm not sleeping very well. I basically have to knock myself out to get to sleep otherwise I won't. My nightly meds, including Seroquel don't make me sleepy at all anymore. Even imovane isn't...
That's an interesting point, I wonder if I can maintain self-awareness now that I'm on medications and somewhat familiar with managing my illness. I definitely wasn't aware when I slipped into manic...
I'm not too concerned about being classified Bipolar I or II. Personally I believe that Bipolar disorder exists on a spectrum. Some researchers have argued that borderline personality disorder...
Unfortunately I don't have a psychiatrist at the moment, or even a regular doctor:/ But I'm hoping to have a family doctor soon and then I'll ask him/her to put me on a waiting list to see a...
Hey Jenn, I'm sorry you are having such a tough time. Relationships are so hard aren't they? I'm definitely aware of how interpersonal dynamics can either help or really hinder Bipolar Disorder. I've...
I've been all over the place for 3 weeks now and wondered whether I'm manic or hypomanic. The distinction between the 2 episodes still confuse me even though I've read the diagnostic criteria...
Thanks for thinking of me Jade, everyone. I'm ok. I did go off the rails a bit on the weekend. I went to a friend's party and there were WAY more people there than I thought there would be. I was...
I have to find a permanent family doctor now that my treatment as an outpatient is coming to an end. I've always had problems with family doctors, so I've jumped around a lot my whole life. I went to...
I think the Doctors I've encountered are over worked and are hesitant to commit to lithium because of the monthly blood work. But it's a no brainer for me. It has been used the longest, has the most...
I hear you MVL, I understand where you are, I'm pretty much in the same space right now. I was diagnosed last year and I've struggled with the diagnosis even though I saw it coming after 10+ years of...
I'm sorry you are going through hard times with your wife T&T. I agree with the comments above. It sounds like your wife is having problems regulating her emotions. This leads to her making poor...
Some of you might have read some of my posts mentioning my sister. She is 10 years younger than me (21 years old) and also has Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. She has been...
There are different kinds of seizures. There are non-convulsing ones where people just appear to be staring for a period of time. I had a friend as a teenager who had epilepsy but he saw bright...
Oh dear. They weren't extreme hallucinations. I've had those when I tried LCD as a teenager & had a few terrible experiences with drug psychosis when I was 19. Those were full on hallucinations and...
Did a doctor confirm it was a seizure? I had a frightening experience on Sunday night. I walked to my kitchen and felt like I was going to pass out, my heart was racing, my vision narrowed, and I was...
Hi Tara, I'm not sure what antidepressants you have tried and I'm sure your psychiatrist is aware of medication side effects, but many antidepressants have black box warnings for young people under...
I'm sorry you are going through all of this with your husband. I know I've caused my husband serious, long lasting pain & trauma during my episodes. I've also been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and...
I didn't realize my Seroquel prescription had 400 mg pills instead of 200mg pills. I've been taking 2 for awhile. So I've been mindlessly taking 800mg for the past few days. I thought I had a really...
I read that fantastic book that Tortoise is always recommending, How to have a relationship with some who is Bipolar. They go over the symptoms of Bipolar disorder and really highlight how anger and...
Good luck with this change in your life. You seem prepared and ready for it, so I'm sure you will do great. Enjoy your free time with your dog and girlfriend:)...
I'm not sure if you've read the research of Judith Herman, but her book Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence, does an excellent job of taking the PTSD research on soldiers and looking at...
I've cut off conversation with my mother. She definitely is the worst trigger for me. Unfortunately my 21 year old sister has the same diagnosis as me and my mother hasn't supported her at all. She...
I've been in a pretty bad state lately. But today wasn't so awful. At least I got dressed in non-dog walking clothes and went to get more dog food and a new harness for my puppy. I caved on my diet...
I'm sorry you are going through pain right now. Everyone acts out in different ways. So it is hard to know where your husband is and what his motivations are. I was the one that left my husband. It...
I adjust to meds quickly, or build up tolerance to them. I'm not sure if that means I'm metabolizing them well? I think I struggle with managing my PTSD symptoms because I have so many triggers and...
Positive thoughts to Peter & Ann. I'm glad you are in a safe place and know you will be stable and happy again. xo...
I had a thought about your cognitive deterioration when I was reading your posts. I've also noticed more word retrieval problems and memory problems over the past year. It's possible that I was...
I'm trying to remember to take my Seroquel earlier. I was taking it at around 9 - 9:30. I also have to take a sleeping pill to fall asleep earlier otherwise I'm up with my husband until 5 in the...
I've never been a morning person. Add my husband's late work schedule (he usually gets home 11pm - midnight) and sedating medications to the mix and I'm failing every day to start my day earlier. I...
Sharing does feel good:) We share similar challenges. I also have complex PTSD and the smallest thing can trigger me. I had some bad news about my sister 2 weeks ago and I totally froze up. The only...
I don't know your history, but I think you need to re-evaluate your past relationships on a case by case basis. I've been through this over the past few months. An old friend contacted me to...
I can definitely see what Healing Well was talking about when she said it was easy to get confused between hypomania/rapid cycling and PTSD symptoms. I'm hypervigilant to my husband's moods (probably...
Good luck with your trip. Travelling to see family is always stressful. But it sounds like you have a solid plan and are organized. I hope all goes well:) xoxo B...
I know we become more forgetful as we get older. But I'm a little nervous because I've noticed an increase in cognitive side effects since I started taking medication for bipolar disorder. My short...
1.hmm, I've been pretty good with impulse control lately. 2 I've avoided conflict and there have been so opportunities for me to just rage at the other person because they really were being...
What is Seroquel PRM? I'm on Seroquel XR. I didn't know there was another version. And best of luck with your goals:) Hey sweetie, it is very easy to get confused with all these acronyms. I take...
I hope you feel better soon. The ups and downs are overwhelming:( xo B...
I find it hard to distinguish between BPD (borderline personality disorder) symptoms and symptoms of a mixed episode. I've been having lots of episodes where I'm extremely happy, even euphoric. But...
What is Seroquel PRM? I'm on Seroquel XR. I didn't know there was another version. And best of luck with your goals:)...
2011 was a tough year for me so I'm looking forward to more positive experiences in 2012 -Learn how to manage my emotions, relationships, work, personal interests, and me time at the same time. At...
Firstly, I think it's great that you are being so supportive of your girlfriend. I know it is hard to deal with. But your support will be so helpful to her. The doctors and social workers that work...
Oh and the other thing that annoys me is that I always remind my mother to remember that my sister is very sick and not being treated for her illness. My mother refuses to accept she is very sick and...
Unfortunately I don't drive and most people take cabs or public transit where I live. I need to find a group of friends who use LSD and other hallucinogenics for fun;p I'm a great sober sitter for...
Don't beat yourself up about the gummi worms Tortoise. You are doing lots of things like working out and going to belly dancing classes that are building positive habits. Be gentle with yourself:)...
Sorry about your situation with your ex wife. That sounds terrifying. And it is courageous that you moved past it. I've worked on acceptance and forgiveness for the things that happened to me. I...
Sorry you are feeling this way kitty. I can definitely relate. It is hard to adjust to new meds. I found Lamictal particularly hard to adjust to. I felt like I had the flu all the time. And I started...
Unfortunately she lives in South Africa and I'm in Canada. The visa requirements are really strict because the Canadian government wants to make sure people don't come here and just live here...
I know I probably have it better than most people because I have no family (besides my husband) living anywhere near me. Sometimes distance is a good thing! I've really been working on my feelings of...