Hi all, During this last weeks my depression was coming back, despite my minimal use of artificial light (which I thought was the main culprit of my problems)....
I want to ask a question about what causes someone with bipolar to have triggers. What triggers you into anger especially. I have a serious anger problem...
I'm not sure Liz, but I have been diagnosed hypomanic. Also, I tried Geodon but the side effects were to much for me. It's a shame though because it did help...
Hi - I'm new here, and just wanted to introduce myself. I'm 25 and have been diagnosed bipolar/schizoaffective for almost three years. I live in York, UK with...
Welcome to the group Martine ... From: Martine To: alicesbipolarchat@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 12:27 PM Subject: [Alices Bipolar Chat ]...
... have ... serious anger ... lot like some ... the ... currents meds. that ... current ... 20mg, I also ... all list some ... this ... Melissa Triggers are...
I have just been on effexsor nr 2x daily and depakote 500mg at night..the depakote helps with sleeping..but i just started an early am job and can't take it or...
yes welcome to the group martine and if you or any of this group would like a chat buddy or need help i'm here just im my id is samsolo27 or samsolo35 on yahoo...
Hey Jim, just take your meds and go to bed earlier. i used to have to get up at 2:30 to go to work at five ( i did yoga) so i went to bed around six or seven...
this is exellent advice that everyone's triggers are different and it's important to understand your own. i have alot of problems with anger and what i've...
I used to get VERY angry at my husband over the stupidest things. Him coming home 5 min. late, something out of place. It didn't have to be his fault it could...
I posted before with some questions about atypical bipolar, but am still trying to understand this diagnosis. I was hoping that maybe some of you could post...
Hi.I'm Joy.I just joined the group too.I'm a wife and mother of 3 teenagers.I have the same problem with spending money.I'm more on the depressive side of the...
that is a great idea...it would avoid many confrontations and keep peace in the family... I will try to remember to do that next time my temper flairs... ...
Hello Everyone, I was diagnosed about 4 yrs ago with Bipolar Disorder. I also have epilepsy. I am 44 yrs old and a mother of four. I have just been given a new...
i have been on the effexor depakote combo myself (quite successfully) for several years. I have had issues with sleepiness and my best advice is to adress it...
... I can't help you with the terminology as I've never come across that type before. I'm not sure what Atypical means when it comes to the illness. I was ......
... For me it was jealousy issues. My last boyfriend was a total flirt and our relationship was very rocky. He broke up with me once to date other people....
well my diagnosis is not for atypical. and even if it was everyone's experience is different. i was diagnosed BP when I was 17. I am 30 now. I experience...
Hi Paula, Would you mind sharing what medications you are currently taking? Thanks, Melissa In a message dated 12/1/2006 4:32:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ...
Wow Carrie! You sound just like my daughter. In a weird way, it's comforting to know that her behavior, which is so disturbing sometimes is so common to...
Hi Marion, I would suggest you go on a high protein, low fat, low carb diet. I have been on this type of diet (really lifestyle change) for five months now,...
Hi, I am 44 also, and have taken Lamictal for the last six months. It is helping. The only side effect I notice is that if I take it in the morning, I get a...
i know you weren't asking me but i think a psychologist would do wonders IF her heart was in it. If she feels forced in to it i'm not really sure if it would...
... it's ... anger and ... need to walk ... time to ... marriage. ... too much ... Here are some techniques that work with me from time to time. When driving...
I'm a compulsive spender too. My thing is rare gold coins. At least they're worth SOMETHING. After binging I get some of my money back but usually I lose a...
Deborah, would you care to elaborate on "intermittent explosive disorder, and dysomnia"? My last mania degenerated in total lack of sleep and high irritability...
Dear Friends, My husband and I have experienced depression. We didn't like it! Our conclusion has long been that laughter is a huge partial answer! If we are...