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Originally Posted by Polly23
Hi Guys,
I am a new member. I am really looking forward to chatting with you all.
I was diagnosed with bipolar last fall at 41, after I went on my antidepressants for the 4th or 5th time. I would start them for 6 months or so, go off of them, then restart which led me into severe rapid cycling and I have pretty much lived in a mixed state on and off since. I was started on Valroic Acid and my dose increase then I gained almost 10 lbs in less than 3 weeks. I am to be reassessed next week, but I am a little scared as it seems it takes most of you alot of trials of different meds before you get the right combination.
Most importantly, I am a wife and a mother of 3 awesome kids and they are really my first priority. I hate to burden my husband with all the stuff it is so draining for me to keep on top of. And I would be fine if it was once or twice a week that I need to check out from everyone and go to bed after dinner, but I feel like that often and I fell like I deprive the kids their mom sometimes. Hate crying all the time too. However it's better than the irritability/agitation that comes with the hypomania/mania. I can be such a major "B". Got to try to get to sleep or I know I'll be in trouble tomorrow..Good night for now....
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I know exactly how you feel. I am 43 and recently diafnosed. Right now I am taking cymbalta which makes me feel happier and more social but there is alot it doesnt help. I feel like you do most days. U h ave one daughter who is 16 and a boyfriend, two newphews & a wonderful mom who are all very supportive & understanding, but I know how overwhelming & insecure it can make you feel when most days just doing the dishes & making the bed can seem like a battle that leaves you worn out. Its so much worse on the days when my mind is runninf out of control, racing constantly with thoughts! Does your mind do that as well & if so do u have any tips to help get through it? Some days im absolutely exhausted from it by the time everyone gets home.