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BiPolar cycling [2008-07-24]
Hey everyone,
This is my first post in this part of the forum, but i was wondering if anyone else has been given the dx of bipolar, rapid cycling, and if so what may have worked for you. I've got anxiety along with this and the MDs i've seen have all wondered exactly what i've got because my mood can cycle several times per day, which is very atypical for bipolar. Hopefully I'm not alone in this?
bipolar disorder [2007-11-19]
There are groups for parents with a bipolar child on the net. I would be glad to find one for you if you can I know, from past experience...
bipolar disorder. [2007-11-16]
my son he was carrying the ODD/NOS since he was 4, but has only gotten worse in cycles. plus it runs in teh family. anyone have experience with this? i am just trying to reach out ot more family thanks for any responses.
Suspicion of eating disorder [2007-10-26]
My 14 y/o son has a friend who I am very concerned has the beginning stages of an eating disorder. I have been through this with my sister when she was younger, obsessing about weight, not eating enough, not eating lunch at school, extremely sensitive, etc. My question is, do I voice my concerns to his parents? I don Any advice would be appreciated!!
Possibly bipolar [2007-10-14]
I have had a psychiatrist tell me I am bipolar and another one tell me I am not and that I just have dysthymia/severe depression with anxiety/panic disorder. I don
I weaned myself off of all my psych meds the last few months. I don BUT, I am 38 and I was taking 8 to 10 different meds for different things. I hada lumbarspine fusion and them later diagosed with fibromyalgia, cervical disk degeneration at all levels, 2 disks bulging, etc. This is not to mention my horrible sinus issues and being s/p 2 surgeries.
I do know that I cannot take an antidepressant alone as it does cause the cycles to come more rapid being bipolar. If I take antidepressants, I have to have a mood stabilizer on board too!!
I am sick of pouring all these meds in my body all the time.
Bipolar/Self-Injury [2007-10-07]
I am so sorry for your pain. I do understand because my mother was bipolar. Self-inury is your way of controlling the emotional pain you are feeling. This is not unusual in someone with bipolar disease. Please don't be ashamed or sad. There is help. Your meds need to be adjusted. Keep working with your primary provider. If they are not listening to you, find another one who will.
Aslo, please contact this organization:
http://www.selfinjury.com/
There is light at the end of the tunnel. Hang on and understand that there are people out here who do understand and care. My prayers and thoughts will be with you.
Lilly
BiPolar cycling [2008-07-24]
Hey everyone,
This is my first post in this part of the forum, but i was wondering if anyone else has been given the dx of bipolar, rapid cycling, and if so what may have worked for you. I've got anxiety along with this and the MDs i've seen have all wondered exactly what i've got because my mood can cycle several times per day, which is very atypical for bipolar. Hopefully I'm not alone in this?
Fibromyalgia [2008-07-21]
I have fibromyalgia and the pain is excruciating. When getting out of bed in the mornings, I have to take pain meds and wait for about an hour just to get moving. I am so depressed over this and the only antidepressant i can tolerate is wellbutrin which does absolutely nothing for me. Tried lyrica and Cymbalta, awful, awful side effects. The side effects of Lyrica was the awful weight gain, Cymbalta left me with terrible GI problems. MT is my only means of support as I am alone supporting myself. I had to quit a nice full time job because I can no longer work full time.
Anyone who suffers from this, you know what I am referring to about this disorder being just terrible.
Most days, I do have to PUSH myself to do anything, including work. I take pain meds (narcotics) 3 times a day at 10 mg of hydrocodone, I take Tramadol in between, and alprazolam with the hydrocodone for the muscle spasms. I feel like a zombie. I am allergic to all NSAIDs. I went thru testings for Lupus, MS, etc.....and they were all negative, which was good.
I had suffered with this for almost 2 years as the doctor i had at the time said that he did not treat nor believe in fibromyalgia, so when I was able to get health insurance, I changed doctors and she completely understood and believed that fibromyalgia IS a disease and it was not all in my head.
If anyone out there suffers from this, how do you deal, what do you do for it besides drugs?
If I have typos, sorry...it even hurts to type this morning.
President vetoing Medicare Bill [2008-07-15]
President Vetoes Medicare Legislation - Congress To Vote on Overriding Veto
July 15, 2008
President Bush today vetoed a major package of Medicare reforms. The House and Senate are expected to vote on overriding the veto later this week. This Medicare package (HR 6331) contains critical protections and improvements for beneficiaries living withMENTAL ILLNESSand represents an historic opportunity to address long overdue reforms.
Act Now!
Contact Congress today and urge them to support overriding the President's veto of HR 6331. All Senate and House offices can be reached by calling 202-224-3121.
Remind your Senators and House members of the critical beneficiary protections and improvements in HR 6331, including:
PARITY for cost sharing for outpatient mental health services under Part B, gradually moving the current discriminatory 50% requirementDOWNto 20% between 2010 and 2014,
Statutory authority under the Part D drug benefit for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure broad coverage on prescription drug plan formularies for antipsychotics, antidepressants and anticonvulsants,
REMOVAL of the current ban on Part D plans offering coverage for benzodiazepines (a critical tool in treatment for acute mania in bipolar disorder.and severe anxiety disorders),
Changes to eligibility for the Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program (also known as Extra Help) - These reforms include an increase the amount of allowable resources, elimination of barriers to enrollment and the current late enrollment penalty and new exemptions for the value of a life insurance policy and in-kind support and maintenance. Eligibility for the LIS significantly lowers and premiums and cost sharing for drug coverage and exempts beneficiaries from the doughnut hole coverage gap.
White House Objects to Broad Formulary Guidance
As part of its justification for vetoing the Medicare package, the Administration has singled out a provision codifying existing policy that requires Part D prescription drug plans to include all or substantially all of the medications in six protected therapeutic classes, including anti-psychotics, antidepressants and anti-convulsants. Advocates are urged to mention the importance of this provision when contacting their Senators and House member.
anxiety [2008-05-26]
Yes. I think we all have some of the same traits and why we got into transcribing.
My mother was bipolar with anxiety disorder, and I inherited anxiety/panic disorder with some OCD (obessive compulsive,
thus really like the detailed repetitive work of transcribing---finally got it LOL).
Paxil and Xanax or it's generic, alprazolam really helps, 0.5 t.i.d and prn. Also, find something you really like, like sewing, knitting or guiter, and take one class at night school or your local community college.
I used to think people were talking about me, and after the Xanax, realize people are really too SELFISH and SELF ABSORBED to care about what anybody else is doing--REALLY!
(and their DUMB as the day is long LOL)
Your OK, I'm OK
mt-MQ [2008-03-18]
I just saw your post. I was an undiagnosed bipolar child. My mother was bipolar diagnosed. When I was a child, everything I said was grandious, lying, keeping things from my father, sneeking around doing things like smoking, drinking. I was 8 years old. As I got older these things became much worse. I wish I had someone to keep an eye on me, but my mother died when I was 7 and my father raised 4 children with me the youngest. It is thought that with the death of my mother the bipolar surfaced. I suggest you keep an eye on your son and regulate how much time he spends with his friends, etc. You need to be involved so closely with what is going on with him to the point of knowing where and what he is doing and how he is acting from now until he graduates from high school. Kids with bipolar are very suseptible to drugs and alcohol abuse. If only I had someone to keep close eye on me and get me on medicines I would not have done the things I did. Regular medicine control is a must with counseling. An open relationship with your son is a must as well. Keep your relationship with your son open and not defensive. You want him to continue to communicate with you. Don't make him feel guilty for things he has done as this will result in immediate withdrawal from you and society. This is a life-long disease that has effects of OCD, eating disorder, grandious thinking, spending outrageously, promiscuity and doing at-risk activities, etc. He needs to be on medication from now on, and it is important that he know why and what he can expect as he gets older. He needs to know how to moderate everything. To this day I do not do anything in moderation. It is either huge or not at all, and I take loads of medications. This is an honest assessment from a bipolar person who has been bipolar all her life.
Do any of you feel [2008-01-17]
like you have avoidant personality disorder? I find that I am very uncomfortable around people. When I go to pick up my son from school, I wait in the car to avoid talking to anyone. All the other people in my cul-de-sac who are my age all have get-togethers and parties all the time and have just stopped inviting me, after being turned down every time. I used to work outside the home and was a lot more comfortable around people; I dealt with them on a daily basis just fine, but with stay-at-home transcription this has really become a problem. Can any of you relate to this?? I always was shy, but now I'm a complete social recluse...
bipolar disorder [2007-11-19]
There are groups for parents with a bipolar child on the net. I would be glad to find one for you if you can I know, from past experience...
I would see a child psychologist - sm [2007-11-18]
Another poster suggested medications. When I did my mental health clinicals, I learned medicine just masks social anxiety disorder and lots of times it is a behavioral issue with children (not saying it is behavior he is choosing to do and he may not even realize it). There are many, many ways that he can slowly be introduced into group settings until he is comfortable. Kind of a desensitization like allergy shots. I would suggest behavior modification techniques at first - kids are so sensitive to the anxiolytics/antidepressants/antipsychotics and their risks often are far worse than the mild benefit they might get. Medications always need used with therapy as there is almost never just a chemical cause to something like this. Good luck, it can get better and be managed with the right person helping you.
bipolar disorder. [2007-11-16]
my son he was carrying the ODD/NOS since he was 4, but has only gotten worse in cycles. plus it runs in teh family. anyone have experience with this? i am just trying to reach out ot more family thanks for any responses.
Suspicion of eating disorder [2007-10-26]
My 14 y/o son has a friend who I am very concerned has the beginning stages of an eating disorder. I have been through this with my sister when she was younger, obsessing about weight, not eating enough, not eating lunch at school, extremely sensitive, etc. My question is, do I voice my concerns to his parents? I don Any advice would be appreciated!!
Possibly bipolar [2007-10-14]
I have had a psychiatrist tell me I am bipolar and another one tell me I am not and that I just have dysthymia/severe depression with anxiety/panic disorder. I don
I weaned myself off of all my psych meds the last few months. I don BUT, I am 38 and I was taking 8 to 10 different meds for different things. I hada lumbarspine fusion and them later diagosed with fibromyalgia, cervical disk degeneration at all levels, 2 disks bulging, etc. This is not to mention my horrible sinus issues and being s/p 2 surgeries.
I do know that I cannot take an antidepressant alone as it does cause the cycles to come more rapid being bipolar. If I take antidepressants, I have to have a mood stabilizer on board too!!
I am sick of pouring all these meds in my body all the time.
I am so sorry [2007-10-09]
You are going through this. I have done this MANY times in the past and was ashamed and didn't realize others had the same problem. What I am concerned about is why the doctors sent you home without a 3-day psychiatric hold.
Being bipolar is really hard but look at it this way...You have lived through a lot of hard times and there are good times in between...we just have to ride the bad ones out and do our best to reach out to others who understand what we are going through when we cycle like this.
You are okay and you are NORMAL...you have a treatable disease.
Anyone who criticizes you has no idea what you have gone through and that it is not at all for attention. UHHHHHH....I just hate when people think it is a big pity party but it is not. I have sooooo been there many times, honey. I wish I could help you through this.
Take a nice warm bath (well...it has been a few days now and I am sure if you are like me and when in my low slump I don't keep up on the hygiene) and watch a few comedies and call some dear friends...Imaging the bath washing away all the pain and let that pain go down the drain when you get out. Hugs to you...Get better soon!
Bipolar/Self-Injury [2007-10-07]
I am so sorry for your pain. I do understand because my mother was bipolar. Self-inury is your way of controlling the emotional pain you are feeling. This is not unusual in someone with bipolar disease. Please don't be ashamed or sad. There is help. Your meds need to be adjusted. Keep working with your primary provider. If they are not listening to you, find another one who will.
Aslo, please contact this organization:
http://www.selfinjury.com/
There is light at the end of the tunnel. Hang on and understand that there are people out here who do understand and care. My prayers and thoughts will be with you.
Lilly
Relapses [2007-10-03]
I don't expect that many people on here will be able to relate to my problem.
I'm bipolar and I've been struggling with some crazy cycling lately. I'd been trying really hard to keep myself held together.
But after a year of abstaining, I relapsed into self-injury tonight, and just got home from a very long and trying evening in the ER, with several dozen stitches to show for my trouble.
I am sad, I am disappointed, I am discouraged, I am frustrated, I am ashamed.
Please...just someone say something kind?
Please don't criticize me for what I've done. Believe me, I've already heard it all.
I'm sorry to hear about your struggles. [2007-10-03]
I don I hope you are talking to a counselor on a regular basis. If not, you should be. I know the right combination of medicines are very important, but I think counseling might be equally important. I hope you have a strong support group to lean on. If people you love don Be strong and keep your head up!
thanks :) [2007-10-03]
Thank you for your reply and your kind thoughts. <3 I'm 30 now and I got diagnosed as bipolar when I was still in high school. So we've been at this a while and we're all educated. Sometimes I think we know too much. I am seeing a therapist and a psychiatrist both on a bi-monthly basis. My husband and family are very supportive. It seems I'm doing everything right, you know? It's just that sometimes things are determined to fall apart despite my best efforts to keep them together. It's exhausting at times.
But enough of the angst! Thanks again for your support :)
I don't cut but I know what it is like to be sad (sm) [2007-10-03]
I just want to say I'm sorry too that you are having such a hard time. Even though I don't physically hurt myself, I know I do other self-destructive things that hurt me in other ways. I am taking an antidepressant but think I may be bipolar, but I am trying to avoid being diagnosed with that. Just don't want it to be true. I have felt sad all day today and I just keep searching frantically for something that will make me feel better. I just want to say I am sorry you feel bad, for whatever reason, and I hope you feel better soon. Take care.
Fascinating! [2007-09-29]
Here I am, it
I just read what you and ER-MT posted and it A few months ago I had a meltdown and just had to get away. I went into the woods for a good 2 hours and just sat and listened and watched pretty much nothing except for some birds.
I hate the thought of taking any medication because I have control over it 90% of the time...but that darned 10% of feeling out of control is a bummer when it does hit, and it I really hate the thought of any mental health issues being put in my medical record as well. I see a doctor maybe once every few years for a physical and only go if something is broken or needs suturing. I hate doctors--especially the ones up here in Maine. Itreated by an veterinarian.
I actually had to turn my phone off this week because I Sheand she
Thanks for the book recommendation. I'll have to check it out and see if there are any good tips for coping with it all.
Haysee, do you think you might have...sm [2007-09-27]
Social anxiety disorder (SAD)? For a long time, I just thought I was very shy, (that's what I was told all my life) but then I started seeing those Zoloft (I think it's Zoloft) commercials about SAD, and I started wondering...
Then Oprah (good old Oprah LOL) did a show on SAD, and it clicked for me that that's *exactly* what I have (and actually quite a few of my family members). I read up on it, and yep, that's me!
I'm really *not* shy, I just get anxious and uncomfortable around people I don't know, esp. if there are a lot of people, or if I'm around people and there is a lot of noise I just cannot wait to LEAVE. I can't stand it. I do much better with smaller groups.
I'm really quite content to just stay here at home with my hubby and our dogs, so I know what you mean about being a neurotic shut in! LOL
I'd Like to Say [2007-09-03]
I agree that for the most part people are over medicated and have lost the ability to adapt and cope with life situations. I think a lot of people are on meds that probably do not need to be. But you kind of come off as if NO ONE should be taking medication, and everyone should just be able to take life as it comes.
I have schizoaffective disorder. I began having symptoms 14 years ago when I was 16. And now I'm on a combination of five medications that hold back the mania, the paranoia, the depression, the anxiety and the hallucinations. But it took 14 years, 7 suicide attempts, over 1000 stitches for self-inflicted injuries, a bankruptcy and about 37 drug combinations to get it right.
I'd love to be able to toss these meds away and just use coping skills to handle my symptoms. But the sad fact is, I do not function without them. I am dangerous, both to myself and people around me. No amount of supportive psychotherapy in the world is going to quell the rage that comes brimming up when I am manic, or quiet the voices in my head that tell me to jump off the roof, because surely I can fly.
I just wanted to say that. These meds do serve their purpose for some people.
Sounds to me like you have adult sm [2007-08-18]
attention deficit disorder. There is such a thing, my sister has it. Zoloft should help. Good Luck!
Mental health [2007-08-14]
While I respect your right to an opinion, I would ask that you respect my right also. I have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.and without medications I would not be sitting here replying today. They have saved my life. It does also take therapy, lifestyle changes, diet, exercise. Dealing with life head-on is fine but when you have a mental illness due to chemical imbalance your head-on approach is not sufficient. I just worry that opinions such as yours will continue to keep patients from getting the help they need. The stigma of mental illness is alive and well. So while, I respect your opinion regarding medication please keep an open mind and respect my choices too.
Dolle--I can't speak for other poster but I'm sure, [2007-08-14]
like me, they understand that some conditions warrant medications. My sister also is bipolar and she needs certain pills to function. Thankfully some are available to us and do their jobs relatively well.
What gets my goat are all the ads on TV and in magazines (and on billboards, taxis, websites, etc) that tell us we have things wrong with us, even though we just don You know what Ican
It So long as we all stay placid little sheep, doing what we Just doesn
There is something called [2007-08-14]
medquistical mood disorder.
I had major postpartum depression with both my kids. SM [2007-04-13]
Looking back, I was probably more prone to the postpartum depression because I Anyway, I found that breastfeeding actually added to my anxiety during that time. I wanted to breastfeed because I wanted to be a good mother and quite frankly the nurses at the hospital really pushed breastfeeding.
With my second baby, my OB doctor told me that I would be a better mom to my baby if I eased my anxiety. So I stopped breastfeeding and started taking my Klonopin and felt much calmer. Just the decision to not breastfeed anymore took a big load off.
I applaud you wanting to breastfeed your baby and I say go for it to women who can successfully do it, but some of us are just not cut out for it and that So if you need to take your medication and switch to bottle feeding your baby, you shouldn Your baby can sense when your anxious and will respond to that. I would say it would be better for your baby to be on a bottle with you calm and soothing rather than breastfeeding and you tensed up. Ya know?
I wish you well whatever you decide.
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