[bp4me]

I was recently diagnosed as BP, doc says leaning more towards II than I but not certain yet. Before BP I was taking Vyvanse for ADHD. However, it contributed to mania, made it worse, etc. I now take Lithium, Celexa (not new, was taking for OCD), and risperidone. Risperidone has been a miracle med for me as it treated the mania, has helped significantly to treat my hostility, and has made it so I can have patience and be the father I should be instead of getting irritated all the time (not gone, but better).

Here is my issue. I've been off the Vyvanse for almost a week, and I am constantly tired AF. I don't think it's the risperidone because the first two days off Vyvanse while taking risperidone were fine. Taking risperidone with Vyvanse also didn't make me tired (as you might expect).

So how do I get over this damn exhaustion? Any help is graciously appreciated.

[*Laurie*]

How many hours per night do you sleep, and how is the quality of your sleep?

[purplesmilingpanda]

Could it be part of the med`s withdrawal to be so exhausted..
Maybe a little bit of coffee, like just one right when you get up. Also 8-10 hours of sleep every single night, some exercise can help to make you feel more energized(although that part is hard for me to do when I`m really exhausted too).

[bp4me]

Originally Posted by LauraBeth

How many hours per night do you sleep, and how is the quality of your sleep?

I sleep for at least 8 hours a night. I do wake up more than once or twice during the night, mostly because the lithium makes me thirsty / pee all sorts of frequently.

[bp4me]

Originally Posted by purplesmilingpanda

Could it be part of the med`s withdrawal to be so exhausted..
Maybe a little bit of coffee, like just one right when you get up. Also 8-10 hours of sleep every single night, some exercise can help to make you feel more energized(although that part is hard for me to do when I`m really exhausted too).

This is my first and foremost guess. I have stopped stimulant medication before, and was completely wiped out then as well. I have been taking it for a while, and my dose (70mg) is pretty high I believe.

And thank you both for your help. I have so many feelings about my new Dx of BP, and it's so nice to have people here to talk to.

[newtobipolar]

I went through the same thing. It is kind of like a withdrawl. In a couple days, you should be fine