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Jan 28, 2012, 08:04 PM
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So the mania I've been suffering from for the past month or so which lead to psychosis and suicidal thoughts and a hospital admission is fading.
Good right? Well apparently not. Because now I am beginning to suffer from a depressive episode. It's one of the ones you can feel coming on. Yesterday I experienced a slight yet temporary mood dip. It wasn't overly severe, but today it happened two or three times, once again not that severe. But I can say that now, crying and getting severe urges to self harm, it is definite I am entering a depressive episode. Of what severity I am unsure at this moment in time. Obviously I'll refrain from self harming as I have to go back to hospital on Sunday and I won't get discharged in the week, which I hope will happen (I'm asking nicely, I swear!  )Admittedly, due to the mania, I haven't been taking my meds since I got out on home leave (Wednesday night). Tonight I shall begin taking them again...even though I know I'll get crap loads of side effects and they most likely won't kick in again before the depressive episode hits. Let's hope it doesn't go down too much eh? Don't want to land up in another 6 month admission. Sorry for plaguing you all constantly for support and not giving any support myself. As soon as I'm back to normal I'll start posting again I promise. I feel so guilty for asking for help from you all the time. RB ♥
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#2
Jan 28, 2012, 08:25 PM
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I'm glad that you notice what is going on and take steps to try and correct it. Try to use positive self talk while you are waiting for the meds to kick in. Or watch funny movies.
And you are not plaguing anyone. That's what we're all here for. 
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#3
Jan 28, 2012, 09:53 PM
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I'm glad you shared and let us know where you are at and what you are doing. I'm sorry you're headed into a downward swing. I hope taking your meds again will help. I'm with Rosie23, watch some funny movies or try positive self talk. or go for a walk if the weather is decent.
Keep posting till you go back to the hospital. it might help. We're here to be helpful. You will have your chance to give back and you probably do without even knowing it. Best wishes.
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Jan 28, 2012, 09:59 PM
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Plaguing?? Indeed not!!! And NO guilt! That's an order!
Sorry to hear your mood's taken a slide, RB, and hoping it turns out to be a short one. Too bad you delayed on re-starting the meds. I know how hard it is not to do that, but it does suck playing catch-up. Been there too. (With lamotrigine and its long titration schedule, no less. What was I thinking?!  ) Sooner you get back on them, the sooner you're caught up though. I really hope you're feeling better soon. Please keep us posted, ok? Sending lots of good thoughts your way -- unlimited supply, you know! 
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Jan 28, 2012, 10:08 PM
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Walk, if you can. As much as you can. When you feel it coming on - sometimes i can catch it... walking or exercising in any way while you can can help you feel a bit better, a bit less "in the hole". Once you're in the hole, exercising is a whole huge struggle - worse than usual. Sorry, i'm having a harder time than normal getting my thoughts out right. But i hope you understand the point.
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Jan 28, 2012, 11:32 PM
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Ditto to whatever one is saying .. You kept me going one time and your probably didnt even know it ,,, we are all here to help and support eachother ... asking for help takes alot of strenght
 RB
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Jan 29, 2012, 12:46 PM
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Count me in on the general sentiment, RB. You're definitely an asset to this community and we're happy to help you as much as you help us.
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Jan 30, 2012, 03:43 PM
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Discharged.
It's been a pretty exhausting day, so I'll speak more when I can. RB ♥
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Jan 30, 2012, 04:02 PM
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Wow! That's great, RB! (The discharged part, not the exhausted part.
) Looking forward to reading more later.
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Jan 30, 2012, 04:09 PM
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I just got discharged from a 7 month stay and I'm manic. I have lately been feeling those same "dips". It's difficult.
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#11
Jan 30, 2012, 09:33 PM
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RB .........YAY for discharge
 Get some much needed rest
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#12
Jan 31, 2012, 05:05 AM
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Welcome Back RB! You were very missed
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Jan 31, 2012, 01:52 PM
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Glad you're discharged. Hoping rest brings peace.
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Jan 31, 2012, 02:04 PM
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Glad you're discharged, RB, and hoping that you're feeling better.
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dx: bipolar I - lamictal 150mg/risperdal 3mg/klonopin .5mg "Neither a lofty degree of intelligence, nor imagination, nor both together go to the making of genius. Love, that is the soul of genius." --Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart |
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