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Apr 27, 2014, 08:37 PM
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I feel like I'm on a never ending roller coaster right now. I can be super high and irritable for awhile, and then later on super depressed. Or I can be half and half and not even know what to do with myself. I've never been this bad before, and it really sucks. I need my meds to start working and bringing me back to "normal."
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Apr 27, 2014, 08:43 PM
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Did you just start new meds?
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Apr 27, 2014, 08:45 PM
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Not exactly, but sort of.
I switched from Seroquel IR to XR (I made the opposite switch about a year ago), my dose is now 600mg split (200mg morning/400mg night), and we reduced my zoloft from 200mg to 100mg. |
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Apr 27, 2014, 08:46 PM
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Apr 27, 2014, 08:48 PM
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If by mood stabilizer you mean an anticonvulsant, I'm through with those. None of them are as effective as antipsychotics for me, and they have way more side effects. |
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Apr 27, 2014, 08:57 PM
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Apr 27, 2014, 09:01 PM
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I only did the med changes recently -- Thursday (when I saw my pdoc), so it's only been 3 full days of it which I know isn't long enough to make a significant change, but that doesn't make me feel any less awful. |
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Apr 27, 2014, 09:03 PM
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Apr 27, 2014, 09:06 PM
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Mixed episodes are definitely the worst. Sorry you're going through that. I hope it eases up for you soon.
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Apr 27, 2014, 09:07 PM
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I know it's only been three days. But like I said, that doesn't make me feel any better. I'm not a quitter, but I feel like giving up right now. I was doing super well and then BAM my mood decided it wanted a shift. It started out a little dubious and I wasn't sure if it was my mood or if it was just life, but after a week of things getting progressively worse, I called my pdoc. I'm seeing her again Thursday, and hopefully I'll be at least a bit better by then.
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Apr 27, 2014, 09:08 PM
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Apr 27, 2014, 10:11 PM
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Mixed states are sheer torture. The worst I've had it is over the past 6 months. All I can offer as far as suggestion is to have your meds re-evaluated.
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Apr 27, 2014, 10:51 PM
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A few months ago I had the worst full blown mixed episode that lasted several days. It was a nightmare. BP II people should not be able to have this happen to them. I felt I was going to lose it. I was very seriously thinking of going to the hospital. I was trying to figure out how I was going to do this in my limited way. I cannot remember the last time this has happened to me in such an extreme way.
By the way, I have a related question. Can mixed moods be relatively mild compared to a full blown mixed nightmare? This is when I feel restless, agitated, and prone to angry outbursts. Anxiety is high. If I were to notice, I am unhappy, sad. This is normally how my elevated moods are like.
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Apr 27, 2014, 10:55 PM
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I think so. I've had mixed episodes that were extreme and got me hospitalized, but i've also had milder mood states that i consider mixed. I think there is a spectrum for everything. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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#15
Apr 27, 2014, 11:20 PM
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Definitely a spectrum.
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Apr 28, 2014, 05:08 AM
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Apr 28, 2014, 05:18 AM
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SDRL, you should see an improvement real soon. I am sorry I have no good advice to give you. I hope they kick in soon. Best wishes.
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Apr 28, 2014, 04:46 PM
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I sure hope I do. I am still struggling hardcore right now. I mean, I made it through work today, but barely, and I decided it would be best for everyone if I took tomorrow off, so I got coverage and am gonna stay in tomorrow and just unwind and sleep and let my body and mind do whatever it needs to do.
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