[vjdragonfly]

The changes in my meds have made things soooo much worse. First I was hypomanic which faded into a mixed episode and now my mood is just unpredictable. To top it off my anxiety is wreaking havoc on me and the klonopin is not even helping in the slightest. I feel like I am about to implode. Not coping so well. Left a message on the nurse line a couple of weeks ago and they never called back. Can't get in any sooner to my pdoc. i just don't know how much more of this I can take. I feel like I am going to break down crying and go blastic at the same time. Trying not to interact with anyone so
I don't snap their head off. Have to take my mom to the VA hospital tomorrow which is 2 hours away. I need a hole to climb in. I can't take in anymore outward stimulation.

[vjdragonfly]

Not coping very well, really need some help.

[vjdragonfly]

hopefully I can just lay down and go to sleep, at least then I am not aware

[jpb4815]

Do you have anything that you can do to help you cope? A thought record, use a coping card, act opposite, practice mindfulness? Not that I am doing any of those in my mixed state, but that is what my rational self would tell me if I would listen.

[Wander]

Do you have any other prn you can take, like an anti-psychotic? I find Zyprexa helps me when I am agitated and mixed. Can you call your pdoc? You need help much sooner than your next appt. Sorry you are feeling this way. I know it is hell.

[Pastel Kitten]

I'm sorry things are so rough and unstable for you right now. I went through some pretty terrible med experiences, such as saphris for my anxiety (which only VERY much increased my anxiety). I would definitely suggest trying to get on another prn if possible, as Wander said. Hope you feel better soon.

[sugahorse1]

Are there any close friends you can lean on for support? I am in a very similar situation, except that I am lucky that I have a T I can message or email.
I take Ativan prn too now, and I feel it works much better than Klonopin. Klonopin kind of slows things down in general, but it takes a long time to kick in and the change is gradual. I feel the Ativan is much more to the point and the change is drastic. Just yesterday I had to use Ativan and it really really helped me.

Having a close friend that knows you and to whom you can open up to and lean on, is invaluable.

[Unrigged64072835]

Sorry to hear that you're feeling rough. I do hope you can see your pdoc sooner, since it sounds like you are in distress.

[Wild Coyote]

You might try the nurse's line again?
Sounds like an oversight.
I hope they'll get back to you quickly after another call to them.
I know sometimes I need immediate assistance and do much worse if I wait too long.


WC

[Hashi/bipolar mom]

Originally Posted by vjdragonfly

The changes in my meds have made things soooo much worse. First I was hypomanic which faded into a mixed episode and now my mood is just unpredictable. To top it off my anxiety is wreaking havoc on me and the klonopin is not even helping in the slightest. I feel like I am about to implode. Not coping so well. Left a message on the nurse line a couple of weeks ago and they never called back. Can't get in any sooner to my pdoc. i just don't know how much more of this I can take. I feel like I am going to break down crying and go blastic at the same time. Trying not to interact with anyone so
I don't snap their head off. Have to take my mom to the VA hospital tomorrow which is 2 hours away. I need a hole to climb in. I can't take in anymore outward stimulation.

I'm so sorry! I've been feeling very similar the past few weeks. I don't have any words of wisdom but I'm sending a big .

[vjdragonfly]

Thank you all, I really needed to hear some encouraging words. I wish I had someone to lean on, although there are those around me who love me, no-one can handle helping me through this. I don't even know how to describe what this is to my husband. He knows I'm suffering, he just doesn't know what to do with it. I have no other prn to take and my newest med is Geodon. I had a reaction to the lamictal and they cut me off my symbyax cause "it makes you crave carbs". I made it through taking my Mom to the doctor and I just left another message on the nurse line. I have a pretty good feeling they are going to tell me to go to the hospital and that is just not an option for me. I have too much responsibility. I feel like I am losing my mind, I can't take this, it's too much.

[Dix888]

Originally Posted by jpb4815

Do you have anything that you can do to help you cope? A thought record, use a coping card, act opposite, practice mindfulness? Not that I am doing any of those in my mixed state, but that is what my rational self would tell me if I would listen.

Mindfulness is her problem! Being overly aware of everything going on.
Mindfulness is malarkey

Originally Posted by vjdragonfly

Thank you all, I really needed to hear some encouraging words. I wish I had someone to lean on, although there are those around me who love me, no-one can handle helping me through this. I don't even know how to describe what this is to my husband. He knows I'm suffering, he just doesn't know what to do with it. I have no other prn to take and my newest med is Geodon. I had a reaction to the lamictal and they cut me off my symbyax cause "it makes you crave carbs". I made it through taking my Mom to the doctor and I just left another message on the nurse line. I have a pretty good feeling they are going to tell me to go to the hospital and that is just not an option for me. I have too much responsibility. I feel like I am losing my mind, I can't take this, it's too much.

Are you eating 500 calories when you take Geodon? You need to. It's a good med for me.

I'd call your doctor again. If they don't call back I'd drive there and speak to someone. If that doesn't work you may need IP? Stay safe. xo

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[Wild Coyote]

I hope you will get a call back.
I hope they will help you and sooner rather than later!


WC