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Sep 07, 2011, 02:32 PM
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We just lost our cocker spaniel and I was down for a few days, then went manic. She said it was typical for a person with BP Disorder to go manic because our brains try to fight the feeling of depression after a loss, so we go manic.
She gave me a script again for Seroquel XR if I go too high so I will not go into psychosis. My husband is my guide to when I get to be OTT. She did this just in case I do go too high and end up in the hospital. I will NOT take this medication again, unless absolutely necessary, because it makes me so numb and I lose my creativity. Just a bit of info of why our brains react the way they do to a loss.
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Sep 07, 2011, 02:37 PM
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That is really interesting information. Thanks for sharing!!!
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Sep 07, 2011, 02:43 PM
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I am sorry for your loss.
  It's weird how our bodies respond to stresses. When something really bad happens like a death I smile, giggle, smirk, grimmace, make inappropriate jokes. Inside I am dying but I guess it's my body's reaction to the stress and loss that it copes that way. I think any stress can cause us to swing either way. I hope you are doing ok.
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Sep 07, 2011, 02:45 PM
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So sorry about your dog.
What your doc said makes a lot of sense. |
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Sep 07, 2011, 02:51 PM
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Makes sense to me. Sorry about your doggie.
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Sep 07, 2011, 03:15 PM
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Brains do funny things dont they?
Sorry for your loss SunAngel. I hope it doesnt come to taking the seroquel, but if it does, remember its better than being hospitalised. (((((((hugs))))))))
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Sep 07, 2011, 11:07 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss, but that is an interesting tidbit. Makes a lot of sense though!! Unfortunately, I haven't experienced a loss that made me particularly sad... But then again, I have a notorious issue with that. But I do notice the manic stage after the blankness goes away. Alas! I DO have a coping mechanism! Call the stations, Shay might be human. ; )
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Sep 08, 2011, 02:39 AM
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Your doc seems to have gave you a good back up plan there,and although I know you don't seem to like those pills its reassuring to know that they are there if needs be. I wish they would give me something like that for my husband as he is in charge of my medication and I believe it would re assure him also. Also if it prevents hospitalisation its got to be a good thing. I hope you start to feel a little better soon and you are in my thoughts Take care JK |
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Sep 08, 2011, 04:14 AM
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i was like that after my grandad died
its like i didnt actually get any time to grieve for him because i was too wrapped up in how i felt myself, even though i couldnt control how i was being. still makes me sad to this day. well guilty mostly xxx |
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Sep 08, 2011, 06:17 AM
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I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your pooch, SunAngel. They really do embed themselves in our hearts, don't they.
Seroquel XR made me feel the same way. It is no longer on my options list. @Anika, I find myself pulling a foot out of my mouth on a regular basis, because I impulsively chirp with some inappropriate comment or pun. I think it is very funny for a moment, then as I recognise the look of horror or disdain on someone's face I realise I've done it again. Mostly when I'm flying above the normal line. |
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Sep 08, 2011, 04:02 PM
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Yes, that does make sense. A couple of yrs. ago I was going through an extremely stressful time and had a severe hypomanic episode ( this was before my dx) and then a terrible year long depression that forced me to finally get help. It is fascinating how our bodies and brains can react to stress.
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Sep 08, 2011, 09:12 PM
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i know what the psychosis is like i have it on both ends of the spectrum.
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Sep 08, 2011, 11:29 PM
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I really appreciate this post. I'm going through this right now, watching my dad die. I am terrified of depression, and I notice I am getting higher, then it morphs to weeping. I am weeping over something real, but my brain is trying to keep me well above those feelings, except when I break through.
Plus I've lost so much of my structure, which helps keep my mood level. And I really can't take meds, even the antibiotics I am on for bronchitis and the antihistamines have triggered my liver again. I got TD from Trazadone I was taking for sleep. I have had TD on two other meds, too. Something about the antipsychotics causing TD in middle aged women. Fun, so I am a crazy old lady.
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Sep 08, 2011, 11:38 PM
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I am so sorry for you loss.
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