i have just went through a stint of depression myself very withdrawn , i made myself do things and i mean made myself . maybe you needs a meds change alot of...
My doctor and I tried Zoloft at first and after about 8 or nine months of the higher the dose the less it works we started trying alternatives. The first one...
Hello. I have decided to join a group like this after dealing with BP since I was in my teens. I am now in my late 30's, and have two children and husband....
You are definitely not alone. I am in the process of getting used to my meds (Geodon) and was just diagnosed about a month ago. We all have our good and bad...
Hi T, You don't have to be sorry for sounding down. I have bouts of it, mostly the whole winter. I also understand about trying to be as normal as possible....
Hi Jen, Welcome to the list, I hope it helps. I have not heard the words I'm an open book. Not in years. I heard it in AA. I'm thinking the meaning behind...
Hi Theresa J. Being bipolar doesn't mean you are a crimminal. Don't be ashamed. I went through the same delimma. People always thought I was a recovering...
I have had similar experiences with anti-depressants. anti-seizure
medications (Lamictal and Gabitri) have worked for me for years. Although I must admit, I...
Hi Yvonne, Methinks you missed the point. I'm not out to hew heads, but to awaken and educate as best I can. I make a mess of my mission, objective. But then...
Sam, someday I will actually read one of your letters. It will have periods and commas. I'll do a jig. I'll be so pleased to get to know you. I can't now....
You're welcome and I am much obliged. I wrote all those words for you, and not the peanut gallery you know. People always criticize what gets said. But...
Need I spell it out for those who are not reading between the lines at all times? I thought my little bit of expressed reactivity the other day was so-o...
i got both and it is so hard to deal with, i am just now realizing what i am doing to my family and friends. No wonder ever body is running away from me, I...
i am using light therapy instead of anti-depressant pills for my winter depressive cycle this year. it rocks! NO SIDE EFFECTS!!!!! and the effect took about...
hi raiderfan, i live in canada and like NFL too, but my team is the niners. my advice to the newly dx'ed is to learn all you can and get some cognitive therapy...
I am on Geodon as well. I just started it about 2 weeks ago and am having fabulous results. I'm also taking Cymbalta, but I'm not so sure about that one for...
Jane, I am definintely a country girl...tried the city (Chicago) for a while but couldn't deal with it. I do appreciate your feedback. Even though it may rub...
I agree...I haven't been dealing with knowing I am bipolar for very long, but it feels so good to tell people that's what is wrong with me. I have found my...
Brenda, Thanks for the welcome and the info. You have a very good point. Details are not always important. I guess what I was saying in that first message...
Hello! I'm Mike and I'm 31 years old. I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder in 2003. Quite the life changing experience to say the least. However, modern...
It occurs to me that, although his intentions are indeed geniune, there needs to be some sort of deliberation on the part of Brett with regard to the apparent...
Glad you joined the group. Relationships are tough enought without having bp, but you should get a lot of support here. Welcome and look forward to chatting...
Hi Mike. The winter can be very depressing especially if you have day after day of gray skys. I'm in Tenn and we have had some 70 degree weather with sunny...
hi radrfan39 i know what your going through though i was forced to get treatment by order of a court but at least it helps me i'm much better now but if you...
Do you ever have one of those days that you wish you were so highly medicated that you could just go through life in a daze? I'm having one and I want to cry...
I know that medicine can dull some of your reaction time. I didn't dare tell the police that I was bipolar and what meds I take. I don't think that meds...
my advice, go ahead and cry, find a place to scream so nobody will think you are being mudered, and keep venting. just don't strangle anybody, i hear the food...
I saw my doctor yesterday.He increased my Gabitril (realy used for pTSD). I use saw stined (not in a good way). Anyway, laterin the day when most of the...
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