[emilyanne1333]

Hello I am new to this group and forums in general. I was recently diagnosed with bipolar and borderline personality disorders. I am awaiting the admission into a program to help me deal with my new diagnosis'. However, in the meantime I am having a lot of trouble. I am always angry and everything frustrates me!!! Things that used to bring me happiness, don't. I try to read but the way the author describes something frustrates me to no end. I silent scream a lot and punch the air. It's very upsetting feeling this way and I can't seem to calm down. Any suggestions? Please, I'm desperate to feel better.

[gris212]

Are you taking any medications? Do you have a psychiatrist or therapist to talk with?

[emilyanne1333]

Originally Posted by gris212

Are you taking any medications? Do you have a psychiatrist or therapist to talk with?

Yes I am on lithium and lamictal. I also see a psychotherapist once a week. I have my mother to talk to as well and she has been very supportive but as someone whose never gone through this she doesn't really know what to do. I'm just trying to learn different coping mechanisms to help me get through these rough patches. I am on a wait list to go to a place to get in depth treatment to help me deal with my new diagnosis' but till then I'm just trying to get by and stay calm.

[robosuplex]

I'm feeling the same way. I'm currently halfway to 150mg of Lamictal, adjusting to meds is difficult. Did you find anything that helps with the anger?

I haven't yet but exercising frantically helps with the anxiety that accompanies it.

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[emilyanne1333]

I've been trying to exercise because usually it does work on me but for some reason it's not. My psychotherapist upped my dosage of lamictal to 150mg as well and it seems to be helping a little. A few days ago she prescribed lorazepam for when I start to feel really angry and frustrated.
With a new diagnosis I'm just trying to figure out how to get out of this fog of depression, anger, and frustration. I'm trying to learn the coping skills I need to live with these disorders.