Racing thoughts

Twiggy2 · April 30, 2006, 2:07am

I am new to this but i will try to explain the best i can, early in the morning i my mind races with thoughts like my mind is in hyper drive, i have not been diagnosed with bi polar disorder. I See my family doc on may3 and maybe he can do a CT scan or something to better diagnose my problem, i am seeking counselling and i have to wait a week or so until i can see someone. Dose anyone have any other suggetions that might help. I am on 10 to 15mg of cipralex a day and 0.5 of ativan 2 to 3 time a day as needed. which seems to help slow my thoughts and relax me a bit what meds are prescibed for bi polar and how effective are they in treating the symptoms, thanks to anyone who replies. Twiggy2

Ellie_1 · April 30, 2006, 3:52am

Hi Twiggy2
There are alot of different meds that are helpful for bipolar disorder. What works for one may not work for another. There is alot of trial and error involved in finding one, or a combination of meds that works for an individual. The ativan will probably be helpful with the racing thoughts until your appointment.
Take Care
Ellie

Good judgement comes from experience and alot of that comes from bad judgement.

Twiggy2 · April 30, 2006, 3:14pm

I am hoping so. 0.5mgs helps somewhat i probably could take 1mg, but i was only scribed 40 pills i will run out before my next appointment so i using them as little as possible.

Twiggy2 · May 4, 2006, 2:16am

Can a out patient counsellor refer me to a new pysch. I he does determine that i may have some bi polar issue or anxiety, just wondering. Thanks Twiggy2

Trisha_Chamney · May 4, 2006, 1:59pm

Ativan is really strong, and is usually used for 'acute' (i.e. short-term crisis-type) episodes. It'll probably be real helpful to tide you over.

Racing thoughts are a common characteristic of bp, and may take a little fine-tuning with meds to get under control. They can be a real pain, huh?!

CT scans aren't used a lot because they're more expensive than most people can afford & are just becoming useful as a diagnostic tool to determine bp & schizophrenia.

Your outpatient counselor (I hope a well-qualified therapist - handling bp is beyond many counselors' scope) may well know of a good psychiatrist or several. Your regular doc may have heard good things as well about someone, from other patient(s). Check with as many people as you can, locally. You may actually be better off going to a psychiatrist first . . . just my opinion, but honestly your counselor isn't in a position to make a diagnosis. Although they're almost a necessity (I know it is for me, to help cope & deal with past problems, other issues, etc.).

Hope this helps & you get some relief soon! MindWandering

Twiggy2 · May 4, 2006, 2:21pm

Thanks. I see my pych again on the 23rd of may. Hopefully he can prescribe something to help if can't wait that long i know that i can go the hospital for help.Twiggy2 If you don;t mind me asking what meds u are taking.

whitedog · May 14, 2006, 2:17pm

I switched from Depakote to Lamictal 2 years ago and find that even when I become manic, the racing thoughts aren't as severe. The trick is to work with your Pdoc till you find the right combo--for most people it's out there--just have to experiment.

Twiggy2 · May 15, 2006, 1:33pm

Thanks for your reply, i hope that i find the right combo of meds to, i have not been diagnosed officially with bi polar but when my mind tends to race i think that is what it is anyway take care talk to ya later Twiggy2

Twiggy2 · May 20, 2006, 2:10pm

Almost the 23rd, i still have racing thoughts, ativan doesn;t really do very much for that except from freaking out mostly i guess anway i am keeping my fingers crossed that my doc will switch my meds or proper diagnose me so it will be under contol take care Twiggy2.

Ellie_1 · May 20, 2006, 3:10pm

Hang in there, your appt is just around the corner. Hopefully you start to get this under control and feel more comfortable after you see your pdoc. Waiting really stinks, I know.
Keep us posted
Take Care
Ellie

Good judgement comes from experience and alot of that comes from bad judgement.

Twiggy2 · May 21, 2006, 10:48pm

i will, i have a feeling that my meds will be changed and possibly get diagnosed with a mild form of bi polar, in that case then i can get the proper meds right?. Anyway tues will come fast in the mean time i am keeping myself busy cleaning up the house a little and playing games on the computer to try to keep my mind focused and not giving in the racing thoughts. Anyway take care twiggy2 i hope that this works until tues.

Twiggy2 · May 24, 2006, 6:36pm

So far i am pn 50mg of Zoloft per day i took one this morning a little tired but i know it is a side effect, i don;t feel really that much of a difference but i know it will take a while to get into my system. I to hope that it works, i have read some horrible stories on the net about things that possibly can happen while on certain meds like ours i started crying because i was scared that it could happen to me but i hope not anyway nice talking to you and keep in touch, Twiggy2 but if have bipolr symptoms Zoloft doesn;t help with that.

zinster · May 25, 2006, 6:05pm

Yes, I understand the racing thoughts. My thoughts get obsessive also. My doc gave me a new med 2 days ago. I have Been on Topamax which help with the racing thoughts but I can't think worth a darn. He just started me on Geodon 60 mg I took one Tuesday night and didn't wake up until Thursday morning (today). I called him and he said Oh, well he had lower doses so I went and God the 20 mg doses. I sure hope this one works. I think the worst part is waiting on the meds to work because it seems like the first one never works, then you find one that works and the side effects are so bad that you can't function. I'm glad I found this site, because no one and I mean NO ONE around me knows or understands what I'm going through. This is my first day on this site and I already don't feel so alone.