lvlybela
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Post by lvlybela on Aug 20, 2014 17:52:04 GMT
I was recently diagnosed with BP. Since my teenage years I've always been dx as depressed and general anxiety disorder. It's great to maybe have some kind of answer but I know nothing about this mental disorder. My psychiatrist has given me a rx for Seroquel (sic???) Does anybody have any advise/info about being bipolar or about the drug?
Thanks in advance.
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Post by *Scrapper*Stamper* on Aug 20, 2014 23:54:29 GMT
Hang in there, it could take a while to get the right medication to get you on the right path. Do not give up, it will get better. I have two bipolar children that were medicated while they lived with me. My youngest son quit taking his meds at sixteen and at six foot there was no way to get him to take them. When you find the right meds it is life changing.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2014 0:16:59 GMT
I am to start on Seroquel XR 100 mg today. I used to take 300 and that made my legs ache so I am starting on something small. I hope you get the right drug for you. It's not easy. I am taking Cymbalta, Seroquel and Welbutrin. Most days I can't get out of bed so hopefully this will help. Otherwise I don't know.
If you are on the right meds, you will feel much better. The world will see brighter, you won't go from panic to depression to panic again if that's what your bipolar diagnosis is like. Mine is somewhat like a 3 month mania where I just never settle down. I am in the depression mode right now.
Good luck. PM me if you want to talk.
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Post by scrappinmom3 on Aug 21, 2014 0:32:06 GMT
Just hugs to both the OP and Elannah!
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Post by scrapmaven on Aug 21, 2014 1:09:02 GMT
Elannah, I wish you life balance and a new light at the end of your tunnel. Remember, that depression is temporary and will pass. As you said, it's a matter of finding the right med combo and having a great therapist, too. Elannah, are you in touch w/your psychiatrist and therapist right now in order to manage your cycle?
OP, there used to be such a stigma around BP disorder. Now it's staged and so much easier to manage. You will be OK. The right meds will turn off your brain (rapid cycling) and you will feel so much better. However, you must remember that when you feel better you will always need the meds. Always. This is not curable, but it is very manageable. People w/bp often think that when they're doing well they can stop the meds. Feeling on top of the world is a hallmark of BP and it's not real. It's your brain playing tricks on you. Never stop those meds w/o your psychiatrist and psychotherapist's advice, approval and strict observation. You will feel much better once the right combo is in place for a bit. Good for you for getting the help you deserve.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2014 1:15:08 GMT
Scrapmaven, you are a sweet Pea. I often pray for you. If anyone understands a chronic illness it is you. *warm hugs* to you.
I just wish my brain would shut off. The go go go or the down down down drive me crazy.
I saw the doctor today and he put me back on the Seroquel. Here's to hoping for the best.
OP I wish you luck and good health. Finding the right meds is hard but if you find them your mind is at peace. The Noise stops. The upcycling and down cycling just comes to a complete stop and you think *aaaaahhhh* life is good again. I wish you peace tonight!
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