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Apr 11, 2014, 07:12 PM
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Everyone keeps telling me I'm manic. I can see their point I guess. I don't think its that bad. Yeah I'm up, I'm doing things faster, I'm in an awesome mood, I'm short tempered, I'm easily distracted, I'm unable to sit still for very long, but does that have to mean I'm manic? I don't want to be I would stop if I could, but there isn't anything I can do to stop it. I have no pdoc until the 21 st. What can I do? Burry my head in the sand? I think I should ride it. Ride it and enjoy the ride.
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Apr 11, 2014, 07:22 PM
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If you want to ride it, establish some warning signs with your friends/family/support? Like, "I will call my psychiatrist if..." and if they observe you doing any of these things, they are allowed to tell you you've hit that point and need help? If your supports know there is a plan in place in case you go off the rails, they might be more willing to support you through this.
Another limit I put in place when I'm manic is I call my bank and put a limit on my account, usually in the amount of my largest bill. Then, I can function day to day, pay my bills, but I am not able to make any large purchases. If you want to ride out a manic episode, it's good to have these things in place to keep you from doing too much damage. It's fun to be manic, but it's not so fun picking up the pieces afterward. Especially if you crash and end up depressed. Do you have no pdoc at all until the 21st? Is there a crisis service or hospital you can go to if things get bad?
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Apr 11, 2014, 07:25 PM
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 Sounds good like a good idea, what else are you going to do.
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Apr 11, 2014, 07:25 PM
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Well based on your post about the car companies a few days ago I would say you probably are hypo at least. But you're right there's nothing you can do medication wise. You can practice grounding techniques and some distress tolerance skills if you are feeling impulsive. You can hide your credit/debit cards if you over spend. You can try to do a meditation to calm yourself and slow your mind a bit.
Your goal is to minimize destructive behavior as much as possible. You can only manage this until it's over. 
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Apr 11, 2014, 07:40 PM
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No pdoc at all until the 21st. There are a few places I can go if the need arises.
Tig
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Apr 12, 2014, 06:11 PM
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Keep checking in here. It helps to have people who know what's really going on, even if we're just on the internet together.
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Apr 12, 2014, 08:39 PM
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I'm still speeding along which made for a fun day at work. Kept my mind busy because of how busy it was (i work retail). I took a nap this afternoon cause I was falling asleep on the couch when I got home and now i'm wide awake not even a seroquel tired. Should not have napped..... Lesson learned.
Tig
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PTSD possible bipolar Meds: propranalol 20mg 2x's(blood pressure), lamictal 300mg, seroquel 100mg, effexor 75mg, sprycel 100mg (CML, chronic myeloid leukemia), iron supplement, multivitamin |
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