Thanks for all of your feedback. I didn't experience side effects at 600mg of the Lithium so maybe that is worth a try. Seroquel will remain for my sleep. My insomnia is too severe for Melatonin. I...
Thank you all for your time and support. So good news - Mom's cancer has not spread to her throat and My step Dad's colon is cancer free as well! Karen! :) Yes I was a regular when I started in 2007...
Hi PT, I hope you are feeling well today Just a couple things to point out - antidepressants are not for BP - the induce mania and hypomania so as bipolars we shouldn't be on anything with...
Hello forum, It's been years since I posted on HW and wow a lot has happened in my life since! Short background - I am BP type II with ultradian cycling. I have tried a lot of meds over 12 years and...
Wow. Signed on for the first time in a couple years and I see a post from you !! Still inspiring I see ;-) This post made my day, stay well and honestly thank you for sharing re the diet :-) I just...
OMG! I Just replied to your reply on my post! RED! I do remember you! Yay! Welcome back!!! Mogs...
Thank you both for your responses. I think I am going to write that "no send" letter this week. Feeling ready. CS~ My mom isn't in a financial place to help that way but friends in my life have...
Hello all, I took a look on the board today to see if some of the members who "knew" me were still posting and it seems people have moved on. LW, I see you are still here :) Even though most of those...
Hi caren, So sorry I haven't been on and didn't see this post until now. I have no idea, mostly because I have been away myself... Hoping they are in good places.... Hugs, Mogs...
Thanks for your compassion, both of you. I am doing better than I was Monday. I worked out Monday night, sat with the mood lamp like I said I was going to do. It helped. Went on a movie double date...
Sorry for being MIA the last several days. Not coping well. Major depression. Managed to stabilize over the weekend but coming back into work today has sunk me. I am going home to work out and will...
Hi there, My therapy benefits maxed out in 6 sessions last fall and it made me realize DBT cannot be learned in 6 sessions. Just today my psychiatrist got back to be about a DBT group where I work...
Hi there, I agree with Chloe. Are you in any kind of therapy. This sounds like a phobia perhaps....Whatever it is, therapy would be best to work through it. Hugs, Mogs...
Ask your doc to prescribe the Seroquel XR instead of the regular Seroquel. I had to use XR. I don't feel sedated when I wake up although, I am only on 50 mg....
Maggie!!! ((((((((((hugs))))))))))) I am so sorry to learn this. Write as much as you need to... Sending love & support your way, Mogs...
Thanks for reading guys! Chloe: If you ever want to try it again, maybe working through it with a therapist would help? I agree it's pretty tough! Jamie, how interesting! I am so glad you found DBT...
Hey gang, So, I am still very unstable on meds. Haven't changed meds. Might get a new psychiatrist. His specialty is bipolar in women. I hope it works out because things aren't working with the one I...
Hi Caren, Memory loss can result from certain meds, especially benzopenes which are used for anxiety. I have problems with mine for those reasons. I also find because I am unstable with this...
Hi there, I noticed you have a couple of antidepressants in your med combo....that might have something to do with your instability. It really depends on your type of bipolar but for the most part...
Hi Andy I understand what you mean exactly. I have severe TMJ and during the winter the arthritis that lives in both joints sends pain through my jaw, neck and back. I have been in total agony the...
I have lost weight but I think only because I am on 50mg XR and I try to watch my eating and when I work out. I have recently had to increase to 100 mg and I have noticed if I wake during the night,...
You're welcome and the book that Chloe recommended is good. Remember this : Our loved ones can never understand fully what we are feeling and going through. It's just not possible. What is important...
WRITING IN CAPS FOR JAMIE ((HUGS)) MY FRIEND THANKS GUYS. HAD TWO DAYS OF MANIA LAST WEEK. CYCLED ON THE WEEKEND AND DEEPLY DEPRESSED TODAY. I HAVE PSYCHOTHERAPY TONIGHT SO I AM GLAD FOR THAT. WE...
Thank you. I agree; it is the most depressing time of the year or it most of the time is lol Hope everyone is well. I am still deeply depressed. At work today and haven't been able to accomplish...
It's really good that you have therapy once a week. Your doc sounds great too to offer that through the holidays....
You're welcome; those are important things :) And taking really good care of ourselves goes a long way to feeling more stable. It's so frustrating dealing with meds. The adjusting dosages, trying to...
Thanks so much guys for your support and comfort & hugs. I am still dealing with the depression but coming on here today has been helpful. Also bought a coloring book and crayons yesterday and...
Hi lost, Welcome to HW :) You sound very similar to me and I could not be happier that you reached out here and that you realize therapy is such an important part to feeling better and managing this...
Racing thoughts is a very serious symptom for bp. Are you in therapy of any kind. I just recently had my dx changed from BP II with rapid cycling to BP II with ultradian cycling. So racing thoughts...
Hi Sassie, May I ask what med you are taking? I suffer with ultradian cycling and I take Seroquel and Lamictal. I have been on many variations of Lamictal and now my pdoc things it really is adding...
Hey guys, Wow this time of year is tough. I have crashed. I am feeling the holiday stress bigtime. I got sick with a nasty cold that went around work all last week, so I was home and wasn't able to...
Thanks guys. I have started reading my book. A part of DBT is mindfulness. I am excited for the benefits of mindfulness but so anxious about being able to actually practice it. My mind races so much...
Hi everyone, Apologies I've been away once again....been very unstable. Since my pdoc acknowledged my ultradian cycling, I have been in a tailspin. Seeing him about every two weeks, not being able to...
Hi kmarie, I took Abilify only very briefly because I had extreme restlessness from it so I had to stop it. So watch for that too and let your doc know of any unpleasant side effects. I can relate...
Thank you for this post Bill & to all who have posted. The one thing that I am actually greatful for because of my bp, is my strength. Living with this illness takes all the strength in the world and...
Caren, I am delighted to hear this news! Thank you for sharing, and my heart felt congratulations to you & your soon-to-be hubby ! Hugs, Mogs...
HI JAMIEE. I AM SENDING LOTS OF HUGS YOUR WAY! MOGS...
I love it too Karen~I wish I came up with it myself. I can't remember where I found it lol...
Thank you all for reading and for your responses. Your support and encouragement means everything to me. I don't have anyone in my life with a mental illness so it's so comforting that all of you...
Hello all, I did something really stupid this weekend and I think it's important I share this with all of you because you're my HW family and I care about not only your mental health, but your life...
Hey there, I have been on Lamictal for years, various doses from 100-400 mg. No weight gain. In the past year I started a new diet and exercising and have lost 52 lbs so I don't think you need to...
Hey Bill :) Sorry it came to this, but I am doing a happy dance at my laptop right now lol .....Don't get me wrong, I wish this didn't happen, really!!, but a part of me is happy you are going to...
Hi there seoman :) Our stories are very similar. For about 5 years, I was dx'd with clinical depression (had some major episodes) and anxiety/panic disorder. I was on antidepressants for those years...
Hey there my ultradian buddy :) Mood charting? I have been bad the last two weeks which isn't good. Just keep a close eye on the cycling/crashing. One step at a time.... Don't beat yourself up about...
When I'm feeling this way, sometimes this statement I am about to make annoys me....But please know I am saying this with great care for you. Have you tried calling a distress or crisis help line?...
This is a really great idea~I will have to try it!! Thanks for sharing :)...
Thanks Caren :) Pdoc is adding Topamax so we shall see.....I can't believe how tired I am. I have been at work every single day going through this and words can't describe what that has done to me. I...
After almost two weeks of severe depression with SI, today I am feeling a little better. Still stressed and mood is low, but it feels like a weight has been lifted just feeling a little better. I...
Thank you Bill. Your post is very meaningful. I am thankful every single day for the 12 week bp support group I attended in 2005. That is where I learned to accept this as a part of my life. I feel...