No, the class of drug does not mean that you are experiencing psychosis. :) My mood stabilizer is classified as an anti-seizure medication - but I do not have a seizure disorder. Psychotic symptoms...
Call your Dr.'s office afterhours and try to get through to a psych nurse. They may be able to adjust your meds over the phone. If they can't and you can afford to go to the ER, that is an option...
Nope, not normal. :) Call your Dr. and also check out the anxiety/panic forum on healingwell....
moocow - A relationship with a person with bipolar disorder doesn't need to be like that. We are responsible for how our symptoms affect the people around us. It sounds as if your girlfriend is not...
Hi Chelzie, I think you are experiencing anxiety attacks (which are not any less scary!). Panic attacks resolve quickly in 10 - 15 minutes, although they can be followed by body chills,...
We can't be everything to everyone. This forum is for people experiencing bipolar disorder. While we do appreciate and respond to questions for non-bipolar family, friends, and partners, we will not...
Is there someone looking out for her? How often is she checking with her Dr.? That is definitely worrying! I've had manias from paxil when I was diagnosed with panic disorder but not yet with bipolar...
I'm glad you have someone (your therapist) who can evaluate your mood periodically. Moods have a way of creeping up and screwing with our judgement before we notice symptoms. :/ Exercise is wonderful...
Relax. This forum averages 1 reply to 50 views for new members. I'm afraid there's no support to offer except to advise that you see your Dr. I am a person who can do well without medication for...
Call your Dr. I would expect that they will want to start you back on at lower doses for a little bit for your body to re-adjust to the medications. What is going on that you didn't want to take...
I disagree. :) (((hugs)))...
No suggestions. Depakote gave me stomach ulcers - I actually lost weight on it which is not typical. You shouldn't feel any effects from the Lamictal - it takes 4 - 6 weeks to get up to a therapeutic...
I used to budget $0.25/meal. Instead of feeling guilty I felt proud and empowered by what I could accomplish! 2 of my favorites at the time were: Chicken ramen, add a dollop of chunky peanut butter....
Mood swings definitely affect appetitie and eating habits. When I was being diagnosed, for a while they didn't know if I had and eating disorder or a mood disorder! Food is cheap. Compared to...