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Originally Posted by Trippin2.0
I wish I had episodes that were caused.
Then I would avoid being bipolar altogether.
I understand that there certainly are triggers to certain mind states, but I honestly doubt that its the cause, my theory is that it fuels the inevitable... Bipolar is random by nature. Even the stupid DSM states there's no rhyme or reason for our episodes... 
We're allergic to stress though, that's for damn sure. Just a pity that stress is so subjective, and nearly impossible to avoid.
Let the record show that I'm not saying triggers don't exist. I'm not trying to invalidate anyone's experience with this post.
Even I have triggers, just not for BP (unless you count prolonged periods of stress or severe distress, but that's a whole different topic) its just that my personal triggers affect my BPD mood fluctuations and backwards thought processes, not my BP.
Seriously, I would prefer to have identifiable triggers, I would be less bipolar if they were part of this stupid puzzle that is my mind. |
Thanks for your input
I had a long discussion last night w/ my Pdoc. She cautioned me just b/c it is natural, again does not equal safe. However, she OK'd some other homeopathic remedies I have been taking to help me be less anxious (Nerve tonic) and to also help me to sleep (Moon drops).
I think it might not just be the Mag supp, it might have also been the fact that i was very overly tired (trigger for me) very sexually deprived (well in my mind i was, in reality and acc'd to my BF - its another story....
) plus i took the magnesium, which might have just either put me over the edge- or made me uber tired. I was yawning like crazy... should have simply went to be but pressured myself and blew up which cont'd into the morning.
I just notice lately the only major change (other then making sure to get enough or close to enough sleep) is that my meds have been increased and I might actually be at the theraputic dose now after 6-7 weeks and I have laid off the magnesium oil alltogether.
Anyhoo... not sure but at least i am feeling well.
Pdoc also cautioned that just b/c i had a great week (following the 2 day long episode) that it could also happen again. :/ I know, i am not stupid... just hopeful. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst right?