So i recently (about 3 weeks ago) started some new meds. They switched me form my previous meds to depakote and lamictal. I was having a rough time with the adjustment and was experiencing mania/mixed episodes with psychosis. since then i was put on haldol, and for the most part its great. But in times of stress and triggering moments, i find my shadows coming back and speaking harshly. I know that no drug is a miracle worker, but has anyone experience their psychosis making its way through the meds? and if so, what is the best course of action to follow?

[LastQuestion]

I've experienced psychosis induced by medication and withdrawal from medication.

I don't think its med induced…its just bizarre to me..

[Victoria'smom]

Your on an anti psychotic it may have to be increased.

Increased? But i finally got used to the dosage lol.

I had thought about that tho. That maybe it wasn't enough. But I am kinda afraid to say something to my doc. I feel my doc will think I'm drug seeking or something

[newtothis31]

I know that dosage changes suck but you really should bring this up to your doctor. Your doctor knows that you just made a major change in your medication, and he likely won't be surprised.

For what it's worth- I started on 2,000mg of depakote (prescribed when I was inpatient) and have had my dosage decreased as I've developed a better handle on my AP symptoms. Are you still on it or did you switch completely again to haldol?

What are your triggers? Is there anything that you can do to prevent the situation from coming up?

I'm on depakote, lamictal and haldol currently. I was having health issues with the lithium as my kidneys are already poorly. I came off the lithium and seroquel about 3 weeks ago, so i know that the levels in my system of the current meds are probably not therapeutic, which explain the psychosis i experienced.

A lot of my triggers tend to revolve around things that i have been through, and a comment made to me in regards to the death of my child is what primarily set the demons in motion. It's better today. it just surprised me they came back so strong, through the meds.

[~Christina]

Coming off meds , then starting new ones ? well it has your brain in an uproar and confused. You probably have a lovely soup of chemicals swirling around.

Even when you find a great cocktail of meds and stability is going well , Bipolar can and will reach out and Slap the snot outta you at times, that's just how Bipolar plays.... mean, dirty and unfair !

Talk to your pdoc as soon as possible and see if a doseage change is needed . Do you have a Therapist? Therapy can often help, when it comes to learning and knowing how and when to apply them.

Take care

I have tried therapy and it really did nothing for me. I stopped about two years ago. I am thinking of going back as the last year has been really tough. It may be a factor of age, but I'm experiencing a lot of new things that i didn't experience when first diagnosed. 8 years ago a maintained stability for a while and it seems the past 3 years have been a roller coaster of some rather out there crap, but then again, a lot of stressors played into that. Now I am just trying to get back to normal.. the stuff I'm seeing while on meds is disturbing..