CamanoGirl

I had some minor surgery and my daughter was handling giving me my pain meds. Well, she forgot to give me my psyc meds. So I missed my regular dose of 300 XR Seroquel for 2 nights. The morning of the...

No, I don't think so. It is as if EVERYTHING is pissing me off. I am working on getting a handle on the rage. Going to my room till I can think clearly etc. But last night I let loose with my sons...

I started Saphris about 12 days ago. I think that it has totally created irritability. My daughter would agree. Do you think this is part of the the side effects?...

I have read most of what Julie Fast has written. She is Bipolar, so she is living what she writes....

My experience with Lithium was very good. I took Lithium alone for many years. Every one in a while they would have to throw in an antidepressant for a short period of time. The reason that I went...

About 2 months ago, i stopped all of my meds. I got really sick, couldn't stop vomiting. The ER doc said he treated many more people coming off citalipram than Seroquel. I was nausa's and...

I haven't been here for awhile, but was wondering if anyone has experience with Saphris or Latuda that they would like to share with me. I am having trouble with paranoia. Currently I am on Seroquel,...

I decided that I didin't want to take my meds anymore. so cold turkey I have missed 3 days of lithium, seroquel and citalipram. I have a constant headache, vomiting, diareaha and over all ugggg. Can...

FYI: Definitely been in mania without SSRI. Mania (without SSRI's) is the main reason that I have gone off my med's more times than I can count....

I am so unstable. Having a hard time staying away from si. The manufacture changed my anxiety pills from the color pink to yellow, an it is freaking me out so much, I am not sure I can take them. I...

That is really great. I am happy for you. But I have a question. How does it work to drop your lithium dose? I thought you had to be in the therapeutic range for it to make difference. I have read...

I agree. My dr. keeps my level at 1. I know that most of us hate to take meds, but if you are going to take them make sure you are taking enough to make a difference. I understand what you are saying...

Railey, I hope that you get some more answer's on your question. I am on 1500mg of Lithium and have been for about 7 years. I worry about the negative effects it is having on my mind and body. It is...

I am so tired of family bull*****. My son and daughter-in-law are both bipolar and she just stirred up a huge hornets nest. I really don't know what to do about this whole situation. Luckily I have...

Life SUCKS! I am waiting to see if Seattle Cancer Care Alliance approves my "poor' status application so that I can have my biopsy on Thursday. And if they don't approve?.......then what? Both of my...

I had to go to Seattle (bout an hour away) for a repeat Mammogram. I really wasn't prepared for the whole event. Walking into a waiting room with women in various stages of treatment. I had to get a...

Really nice tortoise! I hope that your vacation goes really well....

Red, That is awesome that you were there for your son and for you. I am sure that you are so proud that he is serving his country, an incredible sacrifice! Happy to here that you are feeling good...

Wow, ya'll are dealing with alot!!! Good job on the 60 days sober!!!!! Get a disability lawyer FIRST. It is worth the money. You don't pay them up front. They take the $ when you win. In the US they...

I think I might be getting manic. My kids are mentioning that I am. What are your top 3 signs that you are getting manic?...

Hey there, I am also Bipolar 1 and Borderline. It can be a very confusing diagnosis to live with. One thing that I try to do is: Only do one thing at a time. (mindfulness) If you are going to be on...

Last week I posted that I wasn't doing so well. Just wanted to post that it was a rough 3 days. But that was it. I was able to move past that rough spot with no damage.! Kept using the mantra: This...

I can empathize with you. I used to be quite creative in the fabric arts. It has been years since I have wanted to create anything. However my daughter is getting married in 18 months and she wants...

Do something to get yourself out of your head. Play frisbee, run around swinging your arms, swing for a while, roller skate, skate board, tip toe, do jumping jacks, you get the idea. Get physical!...

I was wondering if you were ramped up to 800mg or you were put on 800 mg immediately. I was started out on 100 then went up to 200mg and haven't had any of those issues. When I first started I did...