Help, i dont know what todo!

So, I have started this semester off to a great start, i'm aheaad of schoolwork, been incredibly productive despite some events that have happend recently. I went the entire1st week of classes without sleeping AT ALL . simply because no matter what i did, i couldn't rid myself of all this GREAT energy i had. I felt like Superwoman, like i could do everything in the world witho9ut any bad happening to me, and nothing could destroy me or my happiness. Well, I called a lady (an "auntlike" figure to me)at 2 in the morning simply to tell her all that i had accomplished that "night" (midnight hour and 1am.) and i ended uptalking to her for an hour nonstop telling her about how i moved all my furniture out of my dorm and into the halway, then swept and took out all the trash in our suite,rearanged my room, redid my calendar and many other things i'll spare you the details of. Well, later on, she mesaged me saying that she had read my posts on fb, and the texts i was sending her, as well as the tons of voicemails i left, and she told me that she really believed i was sufering from a "manic" episode based of her experience with her bipolar husband, and that she was realy concerned because of the lack of sleep i was getting and that she didnt want me to go into a deep depression. I told her i was fine, and that i would not go into a depression. The next week however, i did. and thne i felt super guilty because i felt i had "lied" to her. and then my best friend wasn't responding to my texts or calls and i freaked out on him thinking something was wrong,(there was, he was in the hospital.) and I even thought he was mad at me. So, i called my aunt and apologised to her and told her goodbye. Well, now all of a sudden i've seem to have gotten back to the no sleep for me mode, and from what my room mates and friends have said,,,. I'm reaally quite scared. I'm afraid of hurting someone like i did last time i was like this. Anyone know of something i can do that might lessen the chances i would hurt someone?

Hurt someone? I missed something.

When you say, "hurt someone" do you mean mentally, emotionally, physically? That's where I am a little confused. If you mean by calling folks in the middle of the night b/c you're having an episode, I don't think it's that bad. The "aunt" figure seems to have compassion, since she is married to a no, and can see the signs. I am newly diagnosed so take this as you may. I would get into a group therapy session or see your therapist. Maybe meds or a med change can help you out. I think we ALL understand the manic parts, they happen.

I think you should make an appointment to see someone as soon as possible...mostly because of the swings you are having.

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Go to your college counseling office right now, like after you read this because you're currently really talkative and that will help the counseling office to help you latter.

When i say "hurt someone" i mean physically and emotionally. but mostly physlically.

The last time i was like that i nearly beat the heck out of my sister for something she said that for whatever reason, made me want to hit her and it kind of escalated from there.

I will when they open again. It's currently closed.

I'm currently in the process of finding someone that also take smy insurance and is close by or on a bus route.

Purple its not that I'm scared of what's going on its that your talkativeness will be helpful. I call it word vomit.

Lithium, lithium, and more lithium. Seriously, get some lithium. You also need to get control of your sleep, by any means necessary. You did the right thing coming here, based on what you've written you're experiencing a manic episode. If you have doctor prescribed medications you should take them.

• What medications do you have available to you right now?
• What medication refills do you have available at the pharmacy?
• Does your psychiatrist have a nurse that you can go see?
• Does your internist have a nurse that you can go see?
• Is there an acute care same day clinic in the area?
• How soon can you see your psychiatrist?

If you have any antioxidant supplements you should take them, they will help protect your brain from additional oxidative damage and possibly reduce the severity of your symptoms. I have provided a list below, any combination of them should be helpful, but the one I recommend the most is N-Acetyl-Cysteine; you can find it at GNC stores nationally, 1 capsule 3 to 4 times a day is recommended.

• N-Acetyl-Cysteine.
• Astaxanthin.
• Vitamin C.
• Lutein.
• Vitamin E.
• Zeaxanthin.
• Ginkgo Biloba.
• Coenzyme Q10.
• alpha-Lipoic Acid.
• Lots of Dark Chocolate.
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA).

ok. thanks. I kinda figured that was the case but thanks for clarifying that, it really helps.

nbritton: Currently the only medication i have available are antidepressants, which well, im thinking those aren't going to help much. lol. I have taken melatonin and even benedryl, but none of that seems to be of help except the benedryl helped with an allergic reaction i was having. lol. I will definitely try some of the supplements you mentioned. I have recently had to stop seeing the psychologist i'd been seeing because i have had to move and then my insurance changed so i have to find one close to me that will also take my insurance.

You're in a bad spot honey. I would recommend going to a same-day acute care clinic. Simply go in and tell them you're manic and that you need them to prescribe an anti-manic medication. Any of the following should be very helpful[1]:

• Haloperidol
• Risperidone
• Olanzapine
• Lithium
• Quetiapine
• Aripiprazole

[1]: Comparative efficacy and acceptability of antimanic drugs in acute mania: a multiple-treatments meta-analysis. PMID: 21851976

Also have them prescribe a sleep medication, I would recommend a benzodiazepine class drug, temazepam is generally a good choice. Also have them find you a psychiatrist that you can follow up with.

Hi
If your college has a psychology department they should have counseling. Talking to someone there will help. I went to my through my college when I needed it and they gave me a good referal for more treatment. Good luck.