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#1
Apr 20, 2010, 06:24 AM
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This weekend I went from a depressive phase (Lasted most of last week) to a hypomanic phase (I believe so anyway).
Right now I'm feeling numb and slightly anxiouos. Worried these are signs of me cycling downhill again.... Just really looking for some words of encouragement, maybe advice. But I really hate this feeling of teetering on the edge... 
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#2
Apr 20, 2010, 07:00 AM
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i'm new to the group but have many years with bipolar---get organized--make a small plan of things you want to do today---make the list short--call somebody you feel close to---you took the first step by posting here---sounds like you are already learning about your cycling---that's a good thing, you are the best gauge of how you feel--hang in there and stay connected to your family/friends/doctors...contact me anytime (PM or email)---i see there are many here at this group who understand---peace
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#3
Apr 20, 2010, 08:03 AM
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I'm sorry you are having a hard time. I understand the feeling of being sucked down by depression. Its a hard thing. Perhaps instead of a hypomanic episode this past weeken you just had a bit of a normal period and now are dipping back into the depression? Either way, I know it hurts. I hope things start to turn around for you soon.
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Apr 22, 2010, 05:35 AM
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Guys, I just really need someone to talk to right now. Experienced on of my major triggers last night (bf getting drunk, ignoring me and being aggressive) which brings out so many emotions in me, except this time it feels strange in that I have 100s of emotions in me, but feel numb - not sure if it makes sense
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#5
Apr 22, 2010, 08:24 AM
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aaaaaaaaaaaaa - so much for a sublte change where I could adjust - I just get dropped right down...
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Apr 22, 2010, 04:28 PM
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I am sorry that you feel yourself going into a cycle. When I feel numb I try to write. It seems to help get my feelings out. Hang in there and keep posting.
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#7
Apr 22, 2010, 06:01 PM
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From the movie The Hours: "If I were thinking clearly, Leonard, I would tell you that I wrestle alone in the dark, in the deep dark, and that only I can know. Only I can understand my condition. You live with the threat, you tell me you live with the threat of my extinction. Leonard, I live with it too." My blog, "Life and Other Annoyances": http://jennikj.blogspot.com/  |
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#8
Apr 23, 2010, 02:59 AM
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Yeah, my bf and I live together. I'm going to see my p-doc shortly. spoke to her about going back to see a psychologist I used to go to, about 1 year ago, but what i was dealing with then was purely circumstantial and it was a matter of time before I'd get over it. Now I am dealing with very real rapid cycling, sometimes aggravated with triggers and at other times it just happens.
I've only been to this new p-doc once and liked her, not sure if she can fulfill the roll of therapist and p-doc in one? Last edited by sugahorse1; Apr 23, 2010 at 03:52 AM. Reason: attrocious spelling due to drug hangover and lack of concentration |
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Apr 23, 2010, 03:52 AM
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Off to p-doc and then going to see where to from here...
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#10
Apr 23, 2010, 04:18 AM
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I'm wishing you all the best sugahorse.
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Apr 23, 2010, 07:14 AM
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Well, we are dbling my anti-depressants for now and if there's still no improvement, may have to try Wellbutrin or something else.
Prozac generic and all SSRI's are out for me. Was feeling very suicidal last night, and told her about it - so she's now given me her home number if I need her help after hours or feel like I need to admit myself to hospital. She did however say that if I did go to hospital, we would look at ECT quite seriously - any experience anyone??? |
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#12
Apr 23, 2010, 07:51 AM
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I have never been told about ECT as an option...and I never really thought about it b/4 so I looked it up so I could try to help you  go to www.ect.org and it has some info you might be interested in..let me know what you think
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#13
Apr 23, 2010, 08:28 AM
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done a bit of research and my gut tells me I don't think I want to go down this road...
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