[shamon86]

I have never been diagnosed as having bipolar but I'm starting to wonder. I recently changed meds and I'm having a really hard time staying focused, I'm extremely irritable, eating much more, and I just went out and spent all this money, including one huge purchase I can't afford, but can't return (totally out of character, but then again I've never had much money to spend in that first place). After I spent all my money I called my father (not out of character, We talk a lot) and broke down crying, which I try not to sound like I'm losing it when on the phone with him or around him. He really has no idea what to do with me. I'm getting into some period of time where I'm much more talkative then I have ever been before (like now) but I'm still having my quiet moments, like when I went see my therapist Wednesday morning.
I'm not wired or having problems sleeping, it's the opposite actually. ALWAYS tired and that has not changed (doesn't feel like it ever will). I haven't actually dipped and started to feel depressed, but I might not get that far (I've had my ups and then way downs before, but this isn't the same)
I don't think I'm too hyper to be manic, but then again I've never had this happen before. Maybe I'm just trying to make excuses for my actions I'm just not sure. What does it sound like?

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Originally Posted by shamon86

I have never been diagnosed as having bipolar but I'm starting to wonder. I recently changed meds and I'm having a really hard time staying focused, I'm extremely irritable, eating much more, and I just went out and spent all this money, including one huge purchase I can't afford, but can't return (totally out of character, but then again I've never had much money to spend in that first place). After I spent all my money I called my father (not out of character, We talk a lot) and broke down crying, which I try not to sound like I'm losing it when on the phone with him or around him. He really has no idea what to do with me. I'm getting into some period of time where I'm much more talkative then I have ever been before (like now) but I'm still having my quiet moments, like when I went see my therapist Wednesday morning.
I'm not wired or having problems sleeping, it's the opposite actually. ALWAYS tired and that has not changed (doesn't feel like it ever will). I haven't actually dipped and started to feel depressed, but I might not get that far (I've had my ups and then way downs before, but this isn't the same)
I don't think I'm too hyper to be manic, but then again I've never had this happen before. Maybe I'm just trying to make excuses for my actions I'm just not sure. What does it sound like?

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Have you tried talking to your psychiatrist/doctor, whoever it was that prescribed your new medication changes? It's possible that you're experiencing side effects from your medication. It's always a good idea to consult a psychiatrist (and also your psychologist, just to keep him in the loop) whenever you have concerns about problematic behavior. Good luck.

[Curiosity77]

It's hard to know what is happening for you, because there are several possibilities from what you are describing. You could be having a reaction to your med changes, or you could be experiencing a mixed mood state or anxiety, you might be going through a period of stress which is causing the emotions and behaviors, like an adjustment reaction for example, or it could be something totally else, like physical health causes. If you haven't been diagnosed bipolar yet it's a good idea to meet with a pdoc or other professional to try to sort out what is happening. Whatever the case, I hope you feel better soon.

[swheaton]

It could be a reaction to your meds. This happened to me when trying Wellbutrin.