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Jun 10, 2011, 10:28 AM
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i was inpatient for 12 days i got home this past monday so i only been home 4 days..... i was diagnosed bipolar NOS ... my moods keep rapidly changing.... WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME? anyone have any advice or insight on bipolar for me please.... anything would be greatly appriciated.
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Jun 10, 2011, 10:40 AM
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Angel, there are a TON of things we can say ... you're probably freaking out and need to take a deep breath and maybe google Bipolar Disorder and just get an idea of it before we answer questions. It might be a lot to take in at once ...
Wikipedia has pretty accurate information and broken down for easy reading. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipolar_disorder If after you've read a little bit so what we say makes more sense you have additional questions, feel free to ask and we can answer as best as we can. *hugs*
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Jun 10, 2011, 12:21 PM
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So the bipolar dx is new (happened during inpatient)? As you read in the forums, and pc info, and other places hopefully you will find you are not alone. Maybe now you can identify how some of the other symptoms you have fit in. Were here...
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Jun 10, 2011, 12:26 PM
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Scooter has the right idea, Angel. It is usually a shock to receive a diagnosis and traumatic to be inpatient. You need some time to recover from that.
Are there specific things you would like to ask? |
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Jun 10, 2011, 12:34 PM
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can my mood swings be prevented... can i have control of them... i s there something i can do to help
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Jun 10, 2011, 01:22 PM
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The most important thing you can do to control them, is educate yourself, read lots, read online or books. Look at your symptoms and write them down. Or you can find a mood chart online or ask you dr. for one. The biggest help in gaining control is insight.
Everyone is a little bit different. Regular sleep habits, exercise, healthy food habits, healthy lifestyle choices. For me I desperately need routine. Meds can help, therapy is really really important in my opinion. Your dr or psychiatrist can help you with this. And just breathe, it's not all bad. A diagnosis is the first step towards getting better. |
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Jun 10, 2011, 02:40 PM
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Anika is in the right track ... educating yourself and recognizing the symptoms so you can be aware of the episodes happening is the key!!
What you need to remember is that: 1. you're not alone MILLIONS of people are diagnosed Bipolar. 2. Bipolar Disorder is a chemical imbalance in the brain that affects common parts of your behavior and everyday life. Everyone's chemicals are different (like fingerprints), so getting the right "cocktail" of medications will take trial and error. 3. Therapy is not for people with issues, it's a way for anyone to cope with everyday bumps in the road and it's an excellent way of figuring things out in life. 4. Bipolar is not like a headache where you take an aspirin and 30 min later you're fine, it takes a combination of different things to keep you "balanced" - Like Anika said, everything from sleeping patterns, exercise, diets, medicines, therapy, all of it plays a big part in keeping you "afloat". Keep reading, keep asking, and don't get discouraged. Some of the most amazing people who have walked this Earth are Bipolar!! *hugs*
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Jun 10, 2011, 07:54 PM
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The first book I would suggest that you read is Bipolar for Dummies. It is written assuming you don't know anything about bipolar and covers a wide range of topics.... and its listed price is about $25. You can find it on amazon.com
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Jun 10, 2011, 07:57 PM
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