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Jan 29, 2015, 10:24 AM
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I was just wondering when you are hypomanic do you exhibit "symptoms" all day? I am having some hypo symptoms but at the same time I am so tired I just want to sleep.
I am having the urge to do something stupid (sleep with co-worker) and I am hating my husband- both of which started my spiral back in August. I have been so depressed for the longest time and I think I still am- just now I feel I need to add "excitement" into my depressive mix. Last night I decided to stop taking xanax at night. I have been taking it for 1.5 years and I don't want to be on a benzo for life. None of my other meds are doing me any good either. I see pdoc in 3 weeks. I am the same on these meds as I was before I was ever medicated.
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Jan 29, 2015, 12:31 PM
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Your on 2 mood stabilizers, 2 AD, and xanax. Are you in therapy? I ask because usually therapy notes convey your daily struggles. If need be find another dr.
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Jan 29, 2015, 12:35 PM
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I see a therapist 2x month. I haven't been on the Prozac for a while, just haven't removed from signature
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Jan 29, 2015, 03:30 PM
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I hate the feeling of wanting to do something stupid. I'm not going to- I'm hope with the kids rest of the day and so tired from not sleeping bc of no xanax.
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Jan 29, 2015, 04:01 PM
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This year is also the first year I have ever been alone all day. The kids are in school all day and I have switched to working nights. Could all my issues be chalked up to that? This past year has been awful
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Jan 29, 2015, 04:04 PM
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My husband thinks this idle time during the day is the cause. I want to tell my husband to shut the f up.
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Jan 29, 2015, 04:24 PM
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He might be right. You lost some structure/routine, and that can certainly cause some issues. If often does for me.
Maybe you can find something positive to fill the time with? Some sort of physical activity? Idle time can be dangerous for people like us.
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Jan 29, 2015, 04:27 PM
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i agree.... 
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Jan 29, 2015, 04:40 PM
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So maybe I am just bored and not bp?
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Jan 29, 2015, 06:58 PM
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Jan 29, 2015, 08:27 PM
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I was kind of kidding with the not being bp thing. I've had dx mental illnesses since age 13. I know idle time is not good for me. I have always known that but I don't know what to do about it. I am so stuck I don't even have energy or desire to plan my day
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Jan 29, 2015, 08:41 PM
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I have this same problem. Recently I signed up at the local fitness place. They have allot of different classes that I can participate in. Also the public center where my pdoc works also has classes that I can attend. I need to kick myself in the ***** to go. Maybe exersize twice a week and go to classes twice a week, on a regular schedule? I think it can be done.
I hope this gives you an idea. Otherwise, walk around in a shopping mall twice a week. FWIW
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Jan 29, 2015, 08:51 PM
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I do go to the gym almost every day. I am good about that but that leaves another 6 hours. I've thought of helping at the soup kitchen- I've done that in the past. I've thought of picking up an extra shift at work. A month or so ago I was really "up" and painted and redecorated almost whole first level of the house. I look back at that and have no idea how I did that
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Jan 29, 2015, 08:53 PM
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Mall walking is actually a good idea because it gets me out in public and reminds me I'm not the only person on earth
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Jan 29, 2015, 09:06 PM
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Sounds like you need to sleep! Increased sex drive and poor judgement always come with sleep deprivation in my experience.
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Jan 29, 2015, 09:11 PM
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except for last night I get a solid 7 hours every night
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Jan 29, 2015, 09:22 PM
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Hmm. But are you sleeping during the day? Cuz you are working at night?
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Jan 29, 2015, 09:25 PM
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When I am hypomanic I can exhibit some symptoms for only part of the day, like rapid speech but there are always symptoms that persist throughout the day such as irritability, euphoria and millions of ideas. If you are depressed also it may be a mixed state which is much more complicated. Hang in there and try not to act out on crazy urges, like cheating on your husband as they can only lead to more complications.
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Jan 29, 2015, 11:15 PM
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I think I do this sometimes. Like wake up a little less depressed and get progressively hyper as the day goes on if I'm stuck at home. But if I go out I usually comes home wiped out but can't sleep. It's weird.
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Jan 30, 2015, 03:33 PM
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