[nowIgetit]

has anyone else noticed when you first start on meds the "good" things don't feel as good anymore either? I love that I'm not feeling so crazy and out of control now but I've noticed that drinking (coffee and alcohol) don't feel as good as they used to, and orgasms are weaker.

I'd rather feel sane/stable than have strong effects from coffee/alcohol/sex, don't get me wrong, just wondering if this happened to anyone else?

Is this how "normal" people feel when they do fun things LOL?

[Bipolarchic14]

I started on meds two weeks ago. I have noticed I feel very drained but so far I have not been completely zapped of all feeling good or bad. Also I know with the meds i am on alcohol is no bueno. . I would say something to your p- doc if it continues.

[littlemiss44]

I have feelings that I can do anything! Unrealistic ideas like I can go back to school to become a nurse when knowing I can't handle the stress of it. I'm on ssd for my ilnesses. Bipolar 2, bpd, anxiety , ptsd and debilty to not remember any

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[littlemiss44]

Forgot to finish my posting. My new med numbs me so much. I miss the highs where I can do anything. My depression is slowly going away and I should be thankful but I still wish I could do anything. My adhd limits my ability to get annything done. I obesess on how other people seem normal and I get jealous. Why is that? Puzzling.

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[Curiosity77]

Originally Posted by littlemiss44

Forgot to finish my posting. My new med numbs me so much. I miss the highs where I can do anything. My depression is slowly going away and I should be thankful but I still wish I could do anything. My adhd limits my ability to get annything done. I obesess on how other people seem normal and I get jealous. Why is that? Puzzling.

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I miss my highs and feelings that I could do anything too, but the depression is getting better. Hard trade off

[littlemiss44]

Yr right n it is such a hard balance. It actually makes me feel hopeless about my future. I constantly compare my life with others. They seem not to know how good they have it. I wish
I had more balanced seritonin levels but I need to accept my reality. Yr right it's a very hard trade it. I'm having back surgery today hoping it won't trigger an episode with all the emotions. My bff is taking me and staying overnight with me. She too is mentally ill and understands my rollar coaster of cycles. Thank God for having such a special friend. She is the only one I trust besides my bf.

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[recentdiscovery]

They're designed to decrease both the peaks and valleys, unfortunately the peaks won't be as high but fortunately the valleys won't be as low.

Signed,
Caretaker of a bipolar SO for many years. Maybe not my business to post here but thought i'd throw that out there.

[Courtlander]

Originally Posted by Bipolarchic14

I started on meds two weeks ago. I have noticed I feel very drained but so far I have not been completely zapped of all feeling good or bad. Also I know with the meds i am on alcohol is no bueno. . I would say something to your p- doc if it continues.

Give it time. Once you have been on the meds for a while you will no longer feel zapped of energy. It just takes a while for your body to get use to them and once that happens you should feel pretty normal.