I am on triliptal and clonzapam.  I know I am not being propalby medicated.  And that is waht started this whole bizaree cycle again.  My sister is on what you are and it makes her tired but she is high functioning at her job.  All I can say is we cannot just take what the doctors want us too. We have control ..   I read in my research that depression can be caused by a lack of carbs.  I beleive that and also have your thyroid checked out.  If you are hormonal then that could elevate your symptoms even more.  You take care keep in touch. Always Marlene

christina <reaverwoman@...> wrote:

plenty of us take meds for psychosis!

there is a common one that will help with his sleep too as it has
drowsy properties...it's called seroquel.

i think your instincts on what to do are exactly on the mark!


love, christina.



--- In alicesbipolarchat@yahoogroups.com, "amyb1569" <amyb1569@c...>
wrote:
> Can someone help me with a question I have. I have thought of
> nothing sice beginning to worry about some behavior in my DH. I am
> tierd and have spent hrs and hrs online trying to find some answers,
> only to find a bunch of things that tell totally different answers
> about things.. My Dh is dealing with Bi polar..we have our ups and
> downs but it is getting better and we are making steps forward. But
> I have noticed some odd behavior last few days..Such as him saying
> odd things..like maybe he is confused or he is thinking off..he is
> not hearing voices ect. Just he gets confused and will say things
> that really make me feel he is having some mild psychosis.
> My DH is on aderell xr and lamactial 200 mg
> He has been having what I would describe as some psychosis
> behavior. I will say after trying to read about this online what he
> does have seems like mild phychosis..but heck even mild is scary to
> watch and deal with.
> My question to you is this. I did read that aderell may not be good
> for a bi polor person that has an eposide of this. He is on the
> adderel for addh. But I also found some sites that suggested adding
> a low dose antipsychosis medication may help.
> I plan to call his dr monday and talk with him.
> I found a great site that spoke about steps to treat this ..the
> first said control psychosis..then to treat sleep issue..( he has
> not been sleeping well at all..) I also notice that the eposies come
> more often at night before bed or when is trying to sleep..
> So I will call the Dr monday and explain to him we need to get DH
> sleeping..then mention to him that the sites I read about suggest he
> might need to go back on his klopin or zanaz ect. he went off these
> last week..
> But what do any of you think about adding a psychosis meds..a low
> does one.
> Is anyone here on a med like adderell and lamactial and started a
> low dose psychosis medication?

I am so relieved to actually find someplace to talk about this.  I really need support right now and I know I trust each and everyone of the people on this line to make a sincere effort to help me. thank ou

christina <reaverwoman@...> wrote:

welcome marlene, i think you have found the place you need!


love, christina.


--- In alicesbipolarchat@yahoogroups.com, marlene rehrer
<bonzo332000@y...> wrote:
> I am looking forward to chatting with others to help me deal with
the problems of this disease.  I have had it all my life .  I truly
want to share my feelings and express who I really am without being
judged.  I need someone to understand me.

plenty of us take meds for psychosis!

there is a common one that will help with his sleep too as it has
drowsy properties...it's called seroquel.

i think your instincts on what to do are exactly on the mark!


love, christina.



--- In alicesbipolarchat@yahoogroups.com, "amyb1569" <amyb1569@c...>
wrote:
> Can someone help me with a question I have. I have thought of
> nothing sice beginning to worry about some behavior in my DH. I am
> tierd and have spent hrs and hrs online trying to find some answers,
> only to find a bunch of things that tell totally different answers
> about things.. My Dh is dealing with Bi polar..we have our ups and
> downs but it is getting better and we are making steps forward. But
> I have noticed some odd behavior last few days..Such as him saying
> odd things..like maybe he is confused or he is thinking off..he is
> not hearing voices ect. Just he gets confused and will say things
> that really make me feel he is having some mild psychosis.
> My DH is on aderell xr and lamactial 200 mg
> He has been having what I would describe as some psychosis
> behavior. I will say after trying to read about this online what he
> does have seems like mild phychosis..but heck even mild is scary to
> watch and deal with.
> My question to you is this. I did read that aderell may not be good
> for a bi polor person that has an eposide of this. He is on the
> adderel for addh. But I also found some sites that suggested adding
> a low dose antipsychosis medication may help.
> I plan to call his dr monday and talk with him.
> I found a great site that spoke about steps to treat this ..the
> first said control psychosis..then to treat sleep issue..( he has
> not been sleeping well at all..) I also notice that the eposies come
> more often at night before bed or when is trying to sleep..
> So I will call the Dr monday and explain to him we need to get DH
> sleeping..then mention to him that the sites I read about suggest he
> might need to go back on his klopin or zanaz ect. he went off these
> last week..
> But what do any of you think about adding a psychosis meds..a low
> does one.
> Is anyone here on a med like adderell and lamactial and started a
> low dose psychosis medication?

thanks marlene--

email anytime. i would enjoy your company

God bless you,

bonnie

marlene rehrer <bonzo332000@...> wrote:

Thank you so much for your support .  I know I do love him and it must be hard to be married to someone like me.  The worst part is that I am so loveable. I really appreciate your sharing with me.  Please feel free to email me anytime I would love to help you really.

Bonnie and Daniel <lost_inalaska@...> wrote:

marlene-

 

i am wife to bp. i understand how hard it is form the other side.

 

when we have hit our worst points, the only thing that truly helps is for each of us to stop being mean, stop being hurt, or angry, and take 5 or 10 minutes to be quiet. we agree that we are not going to hurt each other again--because we agree we both want this marriage to last.

 

we have come through times of long seperation due to his anger from manic times, depressed times. he is rapid cycle, and has mixed states. the emotions he experiences then are out of line with reality at times. it has caused a great deal of pain in this marriage.

 

but the bottom line is that we both agree that we love each other, recognize our love as God driven, our lives as Faith driven, and our marriage as God ordained. knowing that we are able to stop ourselves before one or the other of us goes out the door. we apologize, and each time we reach that danger zone, we are more cautious, as we KNOW how devastating it would be for iether of us to lose what we have together.

 

its hard! no joke!! it takes a conscious decision. one stated over and over out loud in front of anyone who will listen. we declare it to the world, so we are not tempted to change our minds in weak moments. we have built support systems to help in bad times. each of us has someplace or someone to whom we can go when having a bad time with this: for support, encouragement, guidance, redirection. these people and places are those which are already determined to be what will guide us back to a strong marriage. it has not happened by accident. we decided this would keep us together, and so far it is working. better and better all the time. we do not fight as we used to. the issues that used to trigger BOTH of us do not have the power they had in the past. we sought counseling for the ones we trhought we could not manage alone, or the ones we saw were reappearing too often.

 

suggest you take time on a NOT argueing day to ask hubby if he does indeed love you. ask if you share belief about reason for life, love , and marriage. if so, then work for solution BEFORE arguements start. then when they come up, there is a plan to keep you from going too far in fit of emotional pique

 

this is not easy, but it works.

 

true, we non-bp do not understand what it is like from the inside of being bp, but then again, you bp do not know what it is like from the outside of it iether. together we can make a whole picture of what it is and what it does. together we can find solutions not available from only one perspective.

 

praying for you both!

 

God bless you,

bonnie and daniel

marlene rehrer <bonzo332000@...> wrote:

Hello:

 

I am on Triliptal 300 mg a day and Clonzapam 0.5 mg a day.  I have been interviewed at my hospital and am now accepted into a study and they formed a Bipolar group of only 100 people to be studied.  I truly hope that through this program I will get the long awaited help I need and the proper medication.  My marriage is falling apart my husband feels like giving up he will not listen to me everything is my fault.  It is now affecting my job and my friends.  Noone unless they have this too, understands how each day and each episode is a totally draining battle with oneself.  We are are worst enemies.  I feel unloved and no longer cared about by my husband.  I have lashed out at him name calling ect.....he is at the end of his rope.  I do not know what to do to rectify this matter and he refuses to get help with me or to hear anything about this.  I am looked at like I am a monster.  Any suggestions???

amybuco1 <amybuco1@...> wrote:

I am currently taking 25mg of Lamictal. I have gone down from 50mg. At
50mg I developed a rash on my fingers that resemble that of a bumpy
pickle and was irritating and tuff. Now I am down to 25mg and my
fingers are blistering and peeling and look ragged. My pdoc said it
wasn't something bad but that it will eventually go away. Although I
don't feel like I'm getting enough medication. I am thinking that I
will have to try something else. I am taking Lamictal and Lexapro in
the morning and Seroquel and Xanax as well. We are running out of
anti-depressants to use. I hope we find something that works before
that happens.


--- In alicesbipolarchat@yahoogroups.com, bridget mullen
<stagenameblood@y...> wrote:
> What exactly is the lamictal rash? i'm on lamictal again for the
second time and when i'm on it my face breaks out in mild acne. is
that a sign of the rash? It doesn't really bother me too much because
i like the way lamictal works for me so i'd rather deal with the acne
and be happy then get off it and be miserable...i did that the first
time i was on it and switched to depakote er and that made me nothing
but miserable for an entire year and a half.
> 
>
>
> Chep <inmyprime41@y...> wrote:
> Just thought I would let you know that my doc has agreed to ride
with me with the 25 mg of Lamictal even though I have a slight rash.
With the condition that if it gets any worse to discontinue.  Feeling
good about it.  Love, Joyce 
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welcome marlene, i think you have found the place you need!


love, christina.


--- In alicesbipolarchat@yahoogroups.com, marlene rehrer
<bonzo332000@y...> wrote:
> I am looking forward to chatting with others to help me deal with
the problems of this disease.  I have had it all my life .  I truly
want to share my feelings and express who I really am without being
judged.  I need someone to understand me.

I'm on my 6th and 7th med right now.

 

Chris

ruthi <ruthi@...> wrote:

Some people are lucky and get the right meds right away. A LOT of people go
through a lot of them before finding the right drug or combination to get
them stable. So don't get discouraged, sometimes it takes a while.

ruthi
--------------
| back In january of this yr I was diagnosed with BP
| I have tried zyprexa, symbyax and now risperdal.. has anyone else had
| to keep trying different meds before they became stable enuff
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Chris,  I also wanted to mention that they may have a good outpatient program through one of your hospitals.  You may want to check that out.  It was more helpful for me.  Just a thought.  Love, Joyce

diagnosedbp <diagnosedbp@...> wrote:

Hi All:

I'm seriously thinking about calling my therapist tomorrow and
talking to her about possibly commiting myself and getting someone in
here to take care of Scott.  I can't stand the anxiety and the
irregular sleep patterns anymore.  I think I may be going into a
mixed state now and its driving me nuts.  I just want to seclude,
study, get my meds regulated, get rid of the intense anxiety and get
my sleep regulated and then come home.  No therapy, I have my
therapists and I'm satisfied with them.  I'm not suicidal, just
jumping out of my skin ALL the time.  Getting tearful all the time. 
Had a major fight with Scott yesterday and just screamed at him and
cried.  Can;t stand it anymore.  Any suggestions.

Love

Chris

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marlene-

 

i am wife to bp. i understand how hard it is form the other side.

 

when we have hit our worst points, the only thing that truly helps is for each of us to stop being mean, stop being hurt, or angry, and take 5 or 10 minutes to be quiet. we agree that we are not going to hurt each other again--because we agree we both want this marriage to last.

 

we have come through times of long seperation due to his anger from manic times, depressed times. he is rapid cycle, and has mixed states. the emotions he experiences then are out of line with reality at times. it has caused a great deal of pain in this marriage.

 

but the bottom line is that we both agree that we love each other, recognize our love as God driven, our lives as Faith driven, and our marriage as God ordained. knowing that we are able to stop ourselves before one or the other of us goes out the door. we apologize, and each time we reach that danger zone, we are more cautious, as we KNOW how devastating it would be for iether of us to lose what we have together.

 

its hard! no joke!! it takes a conscious decision. one stated over and over out loud in front of anyone who will listen. we declare it to the world, so we are not tempted to change our minds in weak moments. we have built support systems to help in bad times. each of us has someplace or someone to whom we can go when having a bad time with this: for support, encouragement, guidance, redirection. these people and places are those which are already determined to be what will guide us back to a strong marriage. it has not happened by accident. we decided this would keep us together, and so far it is working. better and better all the time. we do not fight as we used to. the issues that used to trigger BOTH of us do not have the power they had in the past. we sought counseling for the ones we trhought we could not manage alone, or the ones we saw were reappearing too often.

 

suggest you take time on a NOT argueing day to ask hubby if he does indeed love you. ask if you share belief about reason for life, love , and marriage. if so, then work for solution BEFORE arguements start. then when they come up, there is a plan to keep you from going too far in fit of emotional pique

 

this is not easy, but it works.

 

true, we non-bp do not understand what it is like from the inside of being bp, but then again, you bp do not know what it is like from the outside of it iether. together we can make a whole picture of what it is and what it does. together we can find solutions not available from only one perspective.

 

praying for you both!

 

God bless you,

bonnie and daniel

marlene rehrer <bonzo332000@...> wrote:

Hello:

 

I am on Triliptal 300 mg a day and Clonzapam 0.5 mg a day.  I have been interviewed at my hospital and am now accepted into a study and they formed a Bipolar group of only 100 people to be studied.  I truly hope that through this program I will get the long awaited help I need and the proper medication.  My marriage is falling apart my husband feels like giving up he will not listen to me everything is my fault.  It is now affecting my job and my friends.  Noone unless they have this too, understands how each day and each episode is a totally draining battle with oneself.  We are are worst enemies.  I feel unloved and no longer cared about by my husband.  I have lashed out at him name calling ect.....he is at the end of his rope.  I do not know what to do to rectify this matter and he refuses to get help with me or to hear anything about this.  I am looked at like I am a monster.  Any suggestions???

amybuco1 <amybuco1@...> wrote:

I am currently taking 25mg of Lamictal. I have gone down from 50mg. At
50mg I developed a rash on my fingers that resemble that of a bumpy
pickle and was irritating and tuff. Now I am down to 25mg and my
fingers are blistering and peeling and look ragged. My pdoc said it
wasn't something bad but that it will eventually go away. Although I
don't feel like I'm getting enough medication. I am thinking that I
will have to try something else. I am taking Lamictal and Lexapro in
the morning and Seroquel and Xanax as well. We are running out of
anti-depressants to use. I hope we find something that works before
that happens.


--- In alicesbipolarchat@yahoogroups.com, bridget mullen
<stagenameblood@y...> wrote:
> What exactly is the lamictal rash? i'm on lamictal again for the
second time and when i'm on it my face breaks out in mild acne. is
that a sign of the rash? It doesn't really bother me too much because
i like the way lamictal works for me so i'd rather deal with the acne
and be happy then get off it and be miserable...i did that the first
time i was on it and switched to depakote er and that made me nothing
but miserable for an entire year and a half.
> 
>
>
> Chep <inmyprime41@y...> wrote:
> Just thought I would let you know that my doc has agreed to ride
with me with the 25 mg of Lamictal even though I have a slight rash.
With the condition that if it gets any worse to discontinue.  Feeling
good about it.  Love, Joyce 
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Hi All:

I'm seriously thinking about calling my therapist tomorrow and
talking to her about possibly commiting myself and getting someone in
here to take care of Scott.  I can't stand the anxiety and the
irregular sleep patterns anymore.  I think I may be going into a
mixed state now and its driving me nuts.  I just want to seclude,
study, get my meds regulated, get rid of the intense anxiety and get
my sleep regulated and then come home.  No therapy, I have my
therapists and I'm satisfied with them.  I'm not suicidal, just
jumping out of my skin ALL the time.  Getting tearful all the time. 
Had a major fight with Scott yesterday and just screamed at him and
cried.  Can;t stand it anymore.  Any suggestions.

Love

Chris

You know , I was thinking. I am unable to keep a job that requires
regular hours and I felt bad about this.
Inadaquit to be exact. But I have started at at home (make my own
hours) make my own product and am doing pretty well
on ebay. I know it's simple , but I feel more independant. I hope it
continues to do well. I am proud of anyone who keeps a regular job.
I need to do something as I am afraid to ever get on disablity . I am
afraid of the stigma, so I persevere without it. I am lucky my husband
has a good job. Thanks for listening.

Michelle
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Hi All:

I'm seriously thinking about calling my therapist tomorrow and
talking to her about possibly commiting myself and getting someone in
here to take care of Scott.  I can't stand the anxiety and the
irregular sleep patterns anymore.  I think I may be going into a
mixed state now and its driving me nuts.  I just want to seclude,
study, get my meds regulated, get rid of the intense anxiety and get
my sleep regulated and then come home.  No therapy, I have my
therapists and I'm satisfied with them.  I'm not suicidal, just
jumping out of my skin ALL the time.  Getting tearful all the time. 
Had a major fight with Scott yesterday and just screamed at him and
cried.  Can;t stand it anymore.  Any suggestions.

Love

Chris