Hi Brookalyn, Welcome to Healing Well. I believe the site is a good place to gather information, ask questions, and be surrounded by a supportive community, all of which can help you on your healing...
Hello rene, I'm sorry to hear you are going through this. It sounds scary and confusing. If it is beginning to interfere with your daily life (the fact that you're missing work is an indication that...
Hi Tim Tam, My hypomania can manifest in different ways but when not kept in check I can do a lot of damage since my judgement is impaired. I'll spend more than I can afford until I have to dig...
Thanks for responding, Tim Tam. In my experience, I find calling hypomania "good mania" a bit of a slap in the face because while I do not suffer from psychosis like those with bipolarI, hypomania...
Hello Everyone, I'm new to this forum (I've posted in the anxiety forum before). I was diagnosed with bipolarII last July and it's only now sinking in. I'm on Lamotrogine for it and as it seems not...
Hello Magu921, Welcome! (I feel weird saying that as I am fairly new here as well). I'm sorry to hear of your recent upsurge in anxiety. It sounds like you are doing everything as per doctor's orders...
My pleasure! :)...
Xanax has a half-life of 9-16hrs. Therefore, if you take it regularly you should not notice significant withdrawal effects until after about 4 days. Kickback anxiety is normal after regular use of...
Hi Laceymayaalyah, I'm so sorry for what you are going through. My anxiety often comes in waves as well; long seemingly never-ending waves. I get very bad morning anxiety and have a difficult time to...
Thank you Scaredy Cat! I've already noticed a difference but am not sure if it's from the imagery desensitization or the EFT (that I thought I'd give a try in combination with ID) which uses...
Hello Anxious Scientist, I was told Lamotrogine (I believe this is the same as Lamictal) is better at controlling the depressive symptoms of bipolar as opposed to the mania. This may be why it did...
Hello Draegon, Scaredy Cat's advice is very good and in my humble opinion accurate. I'm surprised your therapist did not know what it was as it is a very common anxiety symptom (it's the one I have...
Hello, Has anyone tried imagery desensitization? I'm trying to get used to the idea of being home alone but even after 20 minutes of "imagining" the situation, my anxiety does not go down. Any...
Hi prew, Thank you! It's great to be surrounded by people who "get it." All the best to you!...
Hello TimTam, I am happy that you had the courage to reach out and have subsequently found online support helpful. "You say, "I've been diagnosed with several mental illnesses over the course of my...
Thank you Scared Cat! I have a treatment plan set with my psychologist but first I have to be able to get to my psychologist which is a bit of a problem. My doctor has not been particularly helpful...
Hi Park12, I'm happy you were able to break the cycle. Unfortunately, I do not have a great support system and I'm not exactly sure how to rectify this - bit of a lone wolf in that respect. I was on...
Thank you, Hibbee! :)...
Hello! Just wanted to introduce myself. I was a member ages ago but forgot all my info, besides which I'm looking to start anew so that works out. I've been diagnosed with several mental illnesses...