hey Ellie Thanks for the input, I would really like to try this drug. See pdoc tomorrow... Yup, I was under nrs2b before (gues regular member status gave that away!) I am no longer a nrs2b, but...
Anyone been told by pdoc that lithium takes years to truly do its thing? I have been on it for a year and a half no side effects other than whacky thryoid and bloat and am still sufffering from mania...
Ellie my pdoc and I are talking about lamictal and I am game. The rash is rare and if dosed slowly, moreso. If you do get the rash, I have been told by pdoc that it is unmistakable and you just stop...
Has anyone tried abilify, and for how long? Did you gain weight, did it work, any unbearable side effects (ie akathisia)? Any input most helpful!...
HI I am on 600mg Seroquel/1200mg Lithium/25mg topomax. I got up to 125mg Topamax-was prescribed for weight loss. I found I was irritable, had some undesirable/bizarre neurlogical symptoms , hair loss...
Hi I am on 600 mg Seroquel and have been for about a year and a half. It sedates me as much as it did from day 1. I don't get the "seroquel hangover" as much as I used to, mind you I work shift work...
hi everyone Been thinking a lot lately about my meds and how unhappy I am about the weight gain and efficacy , or lack thereof. Right now, here are my meds:(less than they used to be!) Seroquel 600...
update: Turns out the Celexa I praise may be causing some troubles I attributed to other things. My pdoc and I are contemplating switching me to Lamictal for depression. Antidepressants such as...
open minded is good! Let me just add this though...before I started treatment, I ate whatever I wanted and never exercised. I weighed 110 lbs on a 5'4 frame and could never gain a pound. On this...
I get really jumpy when I am hypomanic, especially if I am a bit paranoid. It is like I am hyperalert and fear people attacking me...it is awful. S...
hey guys does this have lotsa caffeine or something, like Red Bull? I would avoid it like the plague if it does. If it is loaded full of caffeine it will do nothing but make you miserable, and all of...
Hi Ashley I began on Celexa 20 mg and was bumped down to 10mg as it made me irritable. That said, I am also on Seroquel and Lithium as mood stabilizers-I would never be on Celexa without them, as it...
Thank you Ellie and Putter. I have 1 month left of school, have made a connection for a job and am loving what i currently do (for confidentiality sakes I will leave that out, wish I could share that...
I haven't posted here in so long! I have just started Topamax to try to lose the 45 lbs I have gained from the Seroquel and Lithium. I am titrating slowly, at 50mg right now with hardly any symptoms....
Dear Christina, I am a fourth year BA nursing student who has seen the benefits of ECT (shock therapy) first hand. I worked on a psychiatric unit and personally had 2 patients that had ECT done...
Hi Ellie Just dropping a line to let you know you are in my thoughts... Shannon2...
Hi Sally Wow, that is a complicated situation, and let me congratulate you for being so understanding, thoughtful, and sensitive towards your babysitter. It can't be easy hearing those things,...
Hi CNMN Well, I am responding but have to admit, this is way out of my scope of knowledge. While I do know steroids can trigger mania, I don't know what your options are for your son. He obviously...
Hey Rock Wow, when I read your post, it felt like I was reading about myself. I am sooo sorry you are having a rough go at it, I'm curious as to what meds you are on, and how long. The paranoia and...
me again! i found some links for ya, I didn' think we could post them but we can sooo This one talked about lamictal http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/ this one my doc and pdoc recommended...
Hi Sassie I am in the same boat as you, always reading journal articles (scholarly articles are your best bet as they are evidence based, with some restrictions of course). I just want to add that...
Oh Ellie, i had no idea...I am so sorry to hear about your miscarriage, that is very sad news indeed. My thoughts are with you... Shannon2...
Hi gang! Been hiding out for awhile, heading in to my last semester...sigh. Also have not been very stable despite a therapeutic lith level and a hefty (hefty to most I think) dose of Seroquel....
Hey always-jaded! Welcome. First off, I want to congratulate you for letting you pdoc know that the meds weren't working, that can be hard, especially if you are manic! I am also on Seroquel, which...
Dear Sassie and Sad: To an extent, I do understand what you are feeling. First,does "loving to get crazy mean you are an alcoholic?" When I was in my teens , I loved to get drunk to get crazy. I...
That squirmy feeling is what is known as "akasthisia", the constant need to move. It is generally seen in higher doses (but again as we all know not always!) and common among antipsychotics. When I...
Wotan: I had to respond as I feel I have had the same experience as you, however I can't explain it as it was never explained to me. I was on a MUCH larger dose than you, and also took sedatives at...
Hey Robert My pdoc and I had this very conversation last month-he indicated that in his opinion and from some of the new lit that seroquel acts as a mood stabilizer, meaning it helps with depression...
Hey Sassie Are you feelign better today? When is your next Dr's appt? I have felt the way you're feeling, and usually adjust my meds (my pdoc usually disccusses a plan of action if I "go south" so I...
Palefire [color=purple> Shannon2...
not wanting to be BP, you can imagine I was coming from a bad place. Anyhow, on Thurs I started to get aggressive and everyone around me annoyed me, you know the routine. I thought it was pms and...
Hey Girls! wow, you two are so positive! Maybe it is b/c I am recently diagnosed, but I feel bitter still. I resent having to take pills every single day for the rest of my life, pills that make me...
Dear Randy: I am speechless. First, I am so sorry that bipolar has caused such distress in your family (and I think distress is putting it mildly). I am also very sorry that your son tried to commit...
nope, Lith has never made me thirsty, which surprised me, I was waiting for it! I don't drink enough, bad me. about the thyroid, I have to make an appt to discus my bloodwork with my GP (you know,...
Naja That is a long time to be unstable, it makes me curious, do you have these bad spells a lot or do you ever get better? You asked, what would I do? Well, I have had bipolar I , mixed episode,...
Hey Shannon1 ! I go back to school tomorrow-never a break b/c of all of the assignments and ridiculous extras. 6 more months, ahhh! As for feeling better, yes. Drinking is tempting b/c of all of the...
dear Sassie and Sad Oh boy, I hear you loud and clear. I used to hide when I was depressed, so no one would see me,I was embarassed. The only time people saw me was if I was hypomanic/manic. That big...
Hey Naja I don't think I have ever chatted with you before-doesn't sound like you are feeling so hot... tell us about yourself (and if you already have I am soooo sorry, I have been gone awhile!)...
Welcome Corey-Jon I am Shannon 2. I am a fourth year nursing student diagnosed as BP1, rapid cycler last dec-what a shock that was. But I do well with my meds, thank goodness for them. I'm sorry your...
Welcome to the board! I also take my 600 mg seroquel all at night (wouldn't stay awake during the day otherwise!!). Shan2...
oh dear! Hopped up was definitely the wrong word to use! More like cool as a cucumber, which I can handle!!! lol. This is how life is supposed to be, this feeling I have. However, always in the back...
Hey Shannon 1 I am a little late with my reply, oops! I had taken ativan before I was on all of the drugs and it barely touched me. However, especially with 700 mg of Seroquel on board (it still...
Hey Shannon1!! I have been well, just busy with school and sometimes at a loss for words! I felt like there was an "attack" coming on, but I seem to have avoided it. The akasthisia got bad again, but...
Dear Emily Thank you for the thoughtful and very true words. I think after talking to my pdoc and reading up on things and seeing the positive changes since I have been medicated have helped...
2 little ones Ellie-YIKES! However I have heard that being a grandparent is more fun!!! Yup, always takes some time to get adjusted to those meds, but boy, is it worth it!!! I am doing well, thanks...
Dear Sassie and Sad Hi! about the PMS thing, I have heard of 2 female drs in the states who actually medicated one of their patients with lithium for their BP and after several blood tests throughout...
Hi Emily Just to add to psychnurse's response-when I was manic I was so awful to my fiance-I have said things to him that shock me and embarass me now. Before you can cope with his mania, yes, he...
OMG Ellie, that part about Subway made me laugh-I could picture your casserole in the oven, and see myself thinkin that yeah, it is eat out night tonight, lol! My meds make me clumsy and actually...
I am so sorry you are having a hard time Nick. When are you done your program anyhow? I do understand how school can help break that fragile balance and make yo feel some very awful feelings. When I...
Putter, I just have to say that you are sooo eloquent and well spoken/written! It's always nice to hear from you, you are very thoughtful!!! Shan2...