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Dec 03, 2014, 06:05 PM
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Yesterday, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after my anti-depressant sent me into mania. I'm now prescribed 150mg Trileptal twice a day and 10 mg of Zyprexa at night along with the 20 mg of Paxil I was already taking.
I came to the site before. I can't believe that butterfly power was my username. Haha.. I'm so glad to finally talk to a doctor that knew what he was dealing with.  Ready for my battle with this illness! |
 BipolaRNurse, newtothis31, Pikku Myy
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Dec 03, 2014, 11:19 PM
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Welcome back to the site! I am glad you finally have a diagnosis. It makes it a bit easier to figure out what you need to do to get better. Good Luck!
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Dec 03, 2014, 11:29 PM
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Welcome I'm so happy that getting the right DX has given you the will to fight this vs. defeating you.
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Dx: Me- SzA Husband- Bipolar 1 Daughter- mood disorder+ Comfortable broken and happy "So I don't know why I'm tongue tied At the wrong time when I need this."- P!nk My blog |
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Dec 04, 2014, 12:27 AM
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You have a great attitude! It will make it much easier to battle this accursed illness and get yourself straightened out.
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DX: Bipolar 1 Anxiety Tardive dyskinesia Mild cognitive impairment RX: Celexa 20 mg Gabapentin 1200 mg Geodon 40 mg AM, 60 mg PM Klonopin 0.5 mg PRN Lamictal 500 mg Levothyroxine 125 mcg (rx'd for depression) Trazodone 150 mg Zyprexa 7.5 mg Please come visit me @ http://bpnurse.com |
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Dec 04, 2014, 10:51 AM
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Welcome to the site and I understand how much of a relief it is to be diagnosed.
I like you went into a manic episode after being prescribed anti depressants whilst I was in hospital. I can hardly remember anything about being in hospital except that I was happy! Which in it self is strange as most people can't wait to get out. Things get better and with understanding family and friends it does help, my moods still fluctuate daily but I am learning to accept that this is just the way it's going to be. Good luck on the site
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Dec 04, 2014, 11:36 AM
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Welcome back, butterflypower! I'm glad you finally got the right diagnosis. When that happened for me, it was a huge relief. As with you it gave me the strength to battle bipolar, and I started that battle with self-education. I wish you all the best as you continue your healing journey.
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Dx Bipolar II 2014 -- currently in remission Stay calm, be kind, have hope, love lots, and be well. "Listen to the deep voice of your soul. Do not be distracted by the voice of your mind." -- Caitlin Matthews[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE] |
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Dec 04, 2014, 11:44 AM
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Welcome!! So was it the paxil that sent you into mania? I have a pdoc that refuses to give it to me even on a mood stabilizer which is aggravating
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I used to rule the world Seas would rise when I gave the word Now in the morning, I sleep alone Sweep the streets I used to own I used to roll the dice Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes Listen as the crowd would sing Now the old king is dead! Long live the king! One minute I held the key Next the walls were closed on me And I discovered that my castles stand Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand |
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Dec 04, 2014, 07:10 PM
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He said that I shouldn't be just on an anti-depressant alone.
Thank you everyone! I'm happy to know what's wrong with me!
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Rx: Wellbutrin XL 300mg for depression and Trazodone as needed for insomnia |
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