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Sharann
Profile Created
9/25/2005 9:40 PM
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Last 50 Posts

Indescribably Happy

Congrats:)...

3/19/2010 9:36 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Does your medication take it all away?

I think that many of the meds I have taken have taken away all personality. I am just starting to get a glimmer of one back but it is just a glimmer. It is hopefully the Cymbalta. I also take...

3/18/2010 2:57 PM

Bipolar Disorder
For those who can't work a job now, question

Thanks to Bohemean and Bill for the empathy. I am only on Neurontin now but tomorrow starting Cymbalta. I hate meds. I take them as ordered but hate em. I have not been myself for so long I want to...

3/15/2010 7:24 PM

Bipolar Disorder
New Puppy!

Dogs are awesome and the best friends. They always listen to your troubles without judgment. Enjoy potty trrainig:)...

3/14/2010 3:54 PM

Bipolar Disorder
For those who can't work a job now, question

Hi, Just been out of work 2 years when the awful BP came to head. I am still struggling day to day just to survive. If I can get out to the market a few times a week and to the mall to walk its a...

3/14/2010 3:52 PM

Bipolar Disorder
PLEASE I need input

Thanks all so much. It has been a horrible time. I appreacheate the advice and well wishes. I am seeing the doc on Monday. He gave me 1mg Ativan every 6 hours for the anxiety. I was taking 3 of...

2/27/2010 7:46 PM

Bipolar Disorder
What does Bipolar disorder mean to you?

Bohemian, your description of the lows are spot on. Maggiern, I feel like you are my other half, you get it....

2/25/2010 10:56 PM

Bipolar Disorder
need to talk

Hi Magggie, when I was manic I was obsessed with religion to an alarming degree. I am not saying not to pray or anything or have faith if it helps but just wanted you to know I went way off the deep...

2/25/2010 10:27 PM

Bipolar Disorder
PLEASE I need input

In a crisis here. Have over the past 2 1/2 weeks been weaning off of my meds under psych supervision(he agreed they were making me worse). Have so far gotten off Trileptal and Lamictal completely. Am...

2/25/2010 10:17 PM

Bipolar Disorder
saphris

Thanks. The drug made me crazy in 2 days. Horrid for me....

2/5/2010 7:42 PM

Bipolar Disorder
saphris

New drug, anyone try it? I have bipolar and the doc put me on it with prozac. I can't sit still yet am very tired....

2/3/2010 2:18 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Med changes

Hi Serefena, it could be the combo of meds that did it. Never will know. No more Effexor taken and no probs again. The only problem is my mood is sucky and I am just so tired, so tired. Thanks and...

1/9/2010 7:27 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Med changes

Well, the Effexor was a flop. literally. This morning I remember sitting at the kitchen table and telling my husband I felt funny and not to leave for work yet please. Next thing I know he had...

1/7/2010 8:35 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Med changes

Well, taking neurontin at night makes me unable to sleep, and effexor at night not the best(from past exp). Lamictal and trileptal help with sleep. I hate being on an anti-depressant again cuz it is...

1/6/2010 12:53 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Med changes

Was doing so well then BAM as usual started doing the daytime zombie depression then early evening lets go to the mall and party thing. I cannot handle being homebound allday then wanting out at...

1/5/2010 10:51 PM

Bipolar Disorder
***? I hate my life!

Hi Angela, I saw your video and it is my life. I thought it was beautifully done and very amazing. Right now I am feeling scared and alone but glad to be understood. It took guts to make that video....

1/5/2010 10:43 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Side effects-lamictal

Stephanie, So sorry you are suffering. I have been there and know. I also have Crohns and it is a stressor as well. May be time to let family know. You need to bite the bullet at times and admit you...

9/17/2009 11:14 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Side effects-lamictal

Hi there, Oh yeah, Lamictal and blurry vision totally a side effect. I take 200mg in the a.m and 300mg at bed. I can only reccomend you request the normal strengh one. Also, my ability to drive is...

9/16/2009 8:27 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Please sign this Get Well Card for Serafena our Moderator.

Sorry you are having such a rough time of it Serafena. You are thought about by many as a true inspiration. GET WELL SOON (((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))...

7/28/2009 7:53 PM

Bipolar Disorder
I did it.

GREAT JOB, YOU GO!!!!...

7/28/2009 7:51 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Insomnia

I wish I had an answer. I have alot of this and it takes medication sometimes, RX...

7/27/2009 1:25 AM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
OCD without the "C"

Thanks Olivia. The Pdoc says its from anxiety. Well, hearing music every minute of the day causes anxiety dontcha think? They dont seem to know much about this. Oh well....

7/25/2009 8:57 PM

Bipolar Disorder
OCD without the "C"

Hi, do any of you have pure O? I am BP I and have had a terible few nonths hearing constant music in my head which I am aware of. I am feeling like I am at my wits end. Taking Anafranil now to try...

7/23/2009 10:41 PM

Bipolar Disorder
need a place to say this

So sorry. Dont know what to say except we are often stronger than we think....

7/23/2009 10:38 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Getting fed up with 4 a day + HEAT

Just wanted to say it is horrid in the heat and some meds we may take can actually cause heat intolerance. We have to work hard to stay cool as possible and wear sunscreen. Lets hope for some nice...

7/22/2009 8:22 PM

Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Yikes travelling tomorrow

Hi, I never loved being too far from home but my hbby and I are taking a trip to D.C(Washington). I am not fond of flying, hate being in small places and squashed. I also worry about panic attacks on...

6/30/2009 9:32 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Having a Little Trouble

Serafena, you have been such a help and support to all here myself included. Sometimes I lurk because I can't even summon the energy to type or form words but knowing you and all these great people...

6/30/2009 9:26 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Who is on an antidepressant along w/a mood stabilizer?

Lamictal Trileptal Effexor XR L-methyl folate xanax or Klonpin for panic/aniety/sleep as needed Restoril 4 sleep Fish oil 1000mg/day or 2000 can't remember now IMO, too many meds and still get...

6/30/2009 9:21 PM

Bipolar Disorder
I just wanted to let you all know I got a dog

:) I have a mini doxie, smooth black haired, 5 yrs old. She is as nutty as I call myself!(no we are not nuts so dont anyone get all mad). She is my best friend and good company. Watch the food, they...

6/29/2009 8:14 PM

Bipolar Disorder
husband questioning what is wrong all the time

I wrote to you a couple posts above...

6/29/2009 8:10 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Anyone been to the ER for Bipolar Manic Depressive Please elaborate......

I have been too many times Peachlove and I know it is horrible. The ER cant help but an inpatient or good psychiatrist and therapist can help. You need the right meds and it is real difficult. Good...

6/29/2009 8:08 PM

Bipolar Disorder
bi-polar manic episode

Hi there, I am in a similar place now as well. Started getting manic and hearing music repetetevely due to lack of sleep. I am starting to feel better now fortunaltely but it takes ALOT of patience...

6/24/2009 6:50 PM

Bipolar Disorder
arggghhhhhh

I have been on many meds and these seem to work best. This is the first time in a long time I almost feel normal. I do really badly on most meds, abilify, haldol, zyprexa(awful). The side effects...

5/12/2009 5:35 PM

Bipolar Disorder
arggghhhhhh

Hi again, Ok, so is this common? I was in a severe depression for months, then moderate, then medium to mild until a few days age and now I am hypomanic! I feel almost normal but with and extra 2...

5/12/2009 3:16 PM

Bipolar Disorder
ECT

Thanks Serafina, After careful rearch I decided against it, too many side effects....

5/7/2009 3:32 PM

Bipolar Disorder
ECT

Hi, Well, after a year on various meds my psycopharmacologist highly recommends eletroshock. Has anyone had this and did it help? This is scary. Thanks...

5/4/2009 4:37 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder and bipolar

I get really anxious when it is very windy...

1/18/2009 4:52 AM

Bipolar Disorder
New member-Need to know if anyone can relate

Hi there, I have BP 2 also like Serafena and everything she said applies to me too. I tend to go lower than hypomanic but when hypomanic I am one big knot of stress anger and irritability. I snap...

1/13/2009 9:31 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Social Lives

When I first showed symptoms I was wildly hypomanic/manicy and drove my friends nuts with the phone calls and such. Then when the depression hit almost ALL my friends dissappeared and I talked to...

1/8/2009 8:01 PM

Bipolar Disorder
HELP!!!!

You can be both as I am, rapid cycling or mixed or whatever they call it. I concur to call the pdoc. Hang in there...

1/8/2009 7:55 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Travel

Thanks, that is encouraging:)...

1/7/2009 6:05 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Travel

Hi all hope all is well. My question is does anyone travel, like out of country or am I fooling myself. My husband and I used to take one big trip a year and I am worried what could happen whith time...

1/6/2009 11:18 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Where are my bipolars?

Hi, I am not feeling great. Yesturday I was hyper and couldn't stay in one place all day. Doc is starting me on Geodon tonight. Just came out of a 2 month long depression and now I feel either numb...

1/3/2009 2:54 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Thoughts in Desyrel for sleep

Personally, I found it useless and just made me agitated and hungry. Then awful headaches the whole next day. That is my experience. Anyone have any thoughts. I am getting fragmented sleep and the...

12/27/2008 5:43 PM

Bipolar Disorder
I may be scarce

Have a great time:)...

12/26/2008 6:42 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Thoughts of suicide

I think you need to get more help. I have had similar thoughts but I know when I am fantasizing if you will and when not. IF you need to be in a safer place please call someone. Do you have a...

12/26/2008 6:40 PM

Bipolar Disorder
its been awhile, about me-- and day treatment prgrams

Bunny, I sat and watched TV for 2 months. I am finally getting out. I think an outpatient program may be good to combat some of loneliness and gets you out of the house. Its good you have a doc who...

12/16/2008 2:41 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Does anyone have "noise" in their head

Oh THANK YOU guys so much! I was wondering if I was alone in this and was going crazy. I also can distract this by reading interestingly. I am finally feeling almost human again after 2 months almost...

12/16/2008 2:36 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Does anyone have "noise" in their head

Hi, I don't know what is going on. I am not hallucinating I just hear songs sometimes(repeting), then in the morning especially I just have all this what I call "noise". Just racing thoughts. I have...

12/15/2008 3:50 PM

Bipolar Disorder
Anyone feel misdiagnosed

Hi everyone, Thank you for the replies. I am also waiting for this AD to kick in so maybe things will smooth out(hopeful)....

11/21/2008 4:11 PM

Bipolar Disorder
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