Hi, Charron Overzealousnes in religion is a very common symptom of untreated mania. I went through it myself, and the very next day after coming down in the hospital, it went away and never came...
Hi, Starlite, I'm sorry you're scared, I know I would be if someone said I "had" to change my meds!!!!!! I was on 250-300mg Seroquel a day with a couple of mood stabilizers, but that was making me...
Right, fatigue is nearly always involved in depression or atypical depression to some degree, sometimes just feeling tired, sometimes not wanting to get out of bed. The difference is in leaden...
While you are correct in the DSM IV's definition of atypical depressive episodes, the leaden paralysis is usually not included in unipolar depression in all actual studies done on both unipolar and...
Hi, Philip, How are you feeling? I hope you had a decent Tday, I really do hope you didn't spend it alone, did you see your daughters? We had a good time, but someones car rolled into the front of...
Hi, AJ and you're welcome. I LOVE my Seroquel, I would rather fight than switch lol! (Old saying, sorry if you don't get it!) And, the way you look at the bright side of depression isn't "bad humor",...
Well, as if Seroquel wasn't good enough for controlling mania, now it seems to be controlling depression, according to a new study, here's the link....
Leah, There is no study that "proves" Prozac or any antidepressant or drug for that matter causes people to commit suicide. That's common sense. Depressed people often commit suicide, even when they...
I wish you luck, I hope you're ok without meds. /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
I totally agree with Ellie; any pdoc, esp one that dxd you with bipolar and doesn't return calls is horrid! It is NEVER smart to just quit taking meds, and Lamictal is one of them. Always check with...
Yeah, I'm pretty loaded, lol. Here is my schedule: A.M. Lamictal 200mg Wellbutrin 200mg 3:00 P.M. Wellbutrin 200mg P.M. /community/emoticons/redface.gif Seroquel 50mg Klonopin 1mg Trileptal 900mg...
Hi, Sherry! I'm from Texas, too. My name is Shannon and I'm BP I, 41 yo this mo. and on SSDI for the last three years. I soooo understand, as will everybody else here, what you are going through. My...
Hi, Sarah - I have suffered it too, although not 6 months worth (OMG!), but a good 6 weeks I lay in my bed, to weak to bathe, go to the toilet, much less do ANYTHING around the house. I was totally...
I take Abilify 15 mg, Seroquel 50 only since both are antipsychotics and only supposed to be on one, Trileptal 900mg (sedating mood stabilizer) and Klonopin 1mg all at bedtime. The others I take in...
I'm so glad you're feeling better! That's wonderful. A really good nights sleep can do a lot for your mood. Did you check out any support groups? Maybe you could also look into support groups for...
Philip, we didn't hear from you yesterday; did you call anyone? Are you OK? Please just drop a line and let us know how you are today, ok? Shannon...
Well, since it reversed CONGRATS! Yay! I'm sure your wife IS happy! We're all backwards. I can't sleep on Seroquel alone, don't feel bad I have to take Trileptal and Klonopin, too and still have...
Hmmm, well just goes to show ya everybody's different! We ALL know SSRIs kill of sexual desire and response (another reason SSRI=bad, hehe), but are you saying that Abilify reversed that little...
Hi, Philip, I am so sorry for your situation, I really am. I know that has to be so incredibly hard. If you are still having feelings like that, you need immediate attention! Call the suicide hotline...
Hi, Corey Jon! Ellie and Arenace are right, so far it's excellent for mood. But the side effects ohhhhhhh. Thing is, if you hang in there, they will subside. I actually quit it after the first day,...
Hi, Philip, I'm sorry I wasn't aruond last night; and feel so bad that you were having a rough time. Do you live alone? I know you're divorced; How often do you see your daughters and how old are...
What a beautiful post, Sarah and how very true. It IS like losing the self you've always been (not a bad thing!!!) and finding the person who was always there but you didn't know. I think it IS...
Good a.m. Jobee; you're probably still asleep. No problem; your spelling/grammar is fine! But, I find it kind of difficult to read all caps, if you don't mind too much could you make it lower case?...
I'm so glad you have support, it's crucial. I'm sure you DID feel drunk, lol. Not that the situation is funny, but OMG 120 Ks????? You have a great weekend, too Philip. Shannon...
Hi, Jobee - I am so sorry you're doing so badly. Yes, it's that debilitating, I lost a good career due to it, even tho I'm stable, it's fragile and the stress of working is enough to keep me in the...
OMG Philip! What was going thru your mind when you did that? How long had you felt THAT bad?????? I am sooooooooo sorry; but yes, thankfully it didn't work. Are you ok physically after that? How long...
Here is the symptoms list that may be helpful to you; sorry so long I posted it on another thread by accident! /community/emoticons/confused.gif [color=#0000ff>tightrope.com/ManiaHypomaniaMore.html ]...
Oops! My apologies for that, wrong thread!...
Whoa, he sounds like a mess! Those sound like some of the hallmark signs alright, but Ellie is right, he will need to get professional help to be accurately diagnosed; BP is a very difficult illness...
Hi Armandless, Glad to see you back and I'm soooo glad you're feeling better! And no rash, lol. I had the flu symptoms, too on Abilify, fever and everything; they went away after a day. The...
Oh, man, you are really burning the midnight oil! (literally with the scents???) It will pay off big time, a great idea, you will do perfectly and blow everybody away. Apparently, you already do!...
I'm so glad you're still doing great! See, if you perservere with adding/upping/changing meds, and I know you frequently talk to your doc, you WILL find stability and peace. Just goes to show. My...
I'm glad I could help - I went through all what you're talking about myself, we all do it's like an initiation into the "club" lol. You should read the thread a few down called "if i had the choice...
Oh, and about having to tell future relationship prospects about it - well, most people either don't know what it is, or think it's just BAD depression, haha! If there is someone you're interested in...
That's the eternal question. Although there have been no studies to link BP and creativity, we all know that it is. Mania gives you "flight of ideas", well, that is creativity of some sort, not...
Arenace is totally right; in case you are under the impression that you take your meds and feel better, that's not how it works, unfortunately. Some meds work, some meds don't . What works for...
Hi, Jackie, There is no known connection between BP and fainting. Migraines and BP, yes. I have lived with the illness since childhood (41 now) and started fainting in my early teens, there are many...
Hi, Troy, just thought i would pop in and tell you my thoughts on Paxil, so you wouldn't be mystified, lol. SSRIs in general are NOT a good idea for BPs, period. Paxil and Effexor tend to REALLY...
Ok, try soft music of your choice, favorite scented candles, hot bath, quite and UNINTERRUPED! Take the phone off the hook, turn of the computer speakers. If you have some herbal tea, like chamomile,...
No problem, Rock, that's what we are here for. But do not fool around with BP, I am warning you. You are very young yet and have no idea the damage and devastation this illness can cause you, I am...
Rock, a good pdoc will never tell you to "live with it" until next appt. If they EVER say anything like that, run! And have someone you can count on, not just at their conveneince. you can't even get...
Rock, you have to work WITH your doc and not let him tell you to just "stay on these meds longer". The effexor I am 99.9% sure is what is doing this to you. BEsides, BPs, esp new diagnosed, need a...
Ok, rock, i just went back and read you're on Effexor. Bad dreams and hypomania and panic attacks ARE side effects. BPs shouldn't be taking SSRIs. I had a feeling you were taking one from the sound...
What you had today WAS a panic attack. Anxiety is different. A panic attack comes on with no warning, no trigger and you feel like you're going to die. I had my first one last Nov. and even I didn't...
Hi, Linda - if you are shallow, than i am too! /community/emoticons/scool.gif I died when I started Depakote, also notorious for massive weight gain, and gained 30 pounds in 2.5 months!...
Rock, honey do not go to work today, you can't. sounds like you're having a panic attack. Call your doc immediately, have him paged. Dont worry about pissing him off, just do it, get some help TODAY...
God, your friends always seem t be having some kind of bad problems, bless your (and thiers) hearts! I hope they turn out ok, esp the cancer victim. I don't know too much about cancer, totally out of...
hi, Phil, I am so glad for you, now I hopethe Seroquel works as good for you as it does for me! Keep us "posted"!...
Hi, Linda - welcome to HW. Regulars not too active today, but they usually are here most every day, so don't think nobody is responding, OK? I understand you're afraid, it is a very serious illness....
Hi, Putter - It seems that all BPs have one or another type of phobia(s), god knows I have my fair share, too! That's just yours, sometimes counseling can help, usually stabilizers don't. Also, you...