[alincdytyourmeds]

So I received my diagnosis for bp a few weeks ago after my t noticed my hypo mania while on received. a gp and pdoc visit later and I am a still floundering newby. The pdoc took away the welbutrin, lowered another ssri and gave me depecote and seraquel. The problem is I was happy on the wellbutrin. I didn't sleep for day's, but was happy. The after 2 weeks of c/o fatigue and brain fog the pdoc has d/c'd the serequel. I am now back to not sleeping, but had the best day in weeks. Should I be worried?

Lol. AD makes beepers manic! What's to hate! I loved it too, but it can wreck a person's body to the point it can go very wrong. Trust your doctor. He should have never lowered it if your not sleeping. Not sleeping is a bipolars enemy! Stabilization is the key with good sleep, or you'll go psychotic and start seeing things and... Meds and therapy is the key. Hang onto it dear for your own sake

[~Christina]

It often takes a long time to find a good combo of meds that will allow you to find stability. Do you see a Therapist? If not you really should, they will help you learn coping skills that can help you cope and help yourself while searching for a the right combination of medications that you will be able to tolerate. Have patience it takes time.

Most likely you have been Bipolar long before you were diagnosed , so Relax and learn ways to help yourself cope until medication is working.

Welcome to PC

[quasicrystalline]

I'm in a somewhat similar position. New to bipolar, and my pdoc is thinking about lowering my Wellbutrin or taking me off it altogether. I had my second appointment with her and she's leaving me on it for now. Personally, in my past experience, SSRI's seemed to never do anything but bad things for me, and Wellbutrin was the first and only prescription drug (that was prescribed to me at least) I've ever thought did me any good. She thinks tentatively I could be okay if I stay on the mood stabilizer with it, but I guess only time will tell...

I'd suggest forcing yourself to sleep if you still can. Seeing as it's 4 AM, I'm clearly playing with the same fire you are so my advice is unfortunately a little hypocritical, but in my past it seems like when I start giving into the desire to not sleep is when I start going up. It's a really tough call for me right now. I don't know what type of bipolar I have yet, so there's a slight fear if I give into the hypomanic, I could get to full-fledged mania, but at the same time, the rush is so hard not to give into.

I think I'll take a sleeping pill here shortly and try to force sleep.

Best of luck to you. I hope you find the right combination.

Lol. It's freaking 6 am. Why am. Still awake? Dang it. Need mo beer.