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Dec 12, 2016, 10:46 PM
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Hi everyone...
My name is Carri and I have BP2. I was just diagnosed but I've had issues for as long as I can remember. I was treated for GAD and major depression until about six months ago when a new therapist and doctor took a new look (I had the same dr for almost 20 years and I think she just treated me without really treating me). My mom was diagnosed BP back when I was about 12 so I have way too much experience with this disease. I've just recently started looking for support outside my husband and a couple of close friends. I'm really hoping this can be a safe place for me to vent, talk, cry, and support others who are going through the same thing I am! 
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Dec 13, 2016, 08:07 AM
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Welcome to Psych Central! I am sorry about your struggles I have been there I promise you.
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Dec 13, 2016, 08:16 AM
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Welcome. This place is very supportive. I am also bipolar 2 and was misdiagnosed for many years. I can relate to your struggle.
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No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Eleanor Roosevelt BP2 Lithium, lamictal, topomax, seroquel |
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Dec 13, 2016, 09:20 AM
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 There's a lot of support here. You might also want to check for NAMI ( national alliance on mental illness) and/or DBSA ( depression bipolar support alliance) group in your area.
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Nammu …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann |
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Dec 13, 2016, 10:09 AM
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Hi and welcome to PC
 lots of wonderful people here. Like you I went misdiagnosed for decades as clinically depressed and anxiety disorder. It wasn't until I read the book "why am I still depressed " that I figured out that I may be bipolar. Talked it over with my doc and BAM a shiny new diagnosis. It scared the crap out of me at first because I thought that everyone would think I was going to turn into an axe murderer. However I finally got on the right meds and my life is 100% better. It's not perfect by a long shot, but it's doable.
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 Eat a live frog for breakfast every morning and nothing worse can happen to you that day! "Ask yourself whether the dream of heaven and greatness should be left waiting for us in our graves - or whether it should be ours here and now and on this earth.” Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged Bipolar type 2 rapid cycling DX 2013 - Seroquel 100 Celexa 20 mg Xanax .5 mg prn Modafanil 100 mg 
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Dec 13, 2016, 10:57 AM
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Thanks for the welcome, everyone! I'm not in the best place right now because we are switching meds and can't find something that works.... hence the reason I went looking for a forum or someplace I could actually talk about it and feel safe.
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Dec 13, 2016, 01:04 PM
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Hang in there. It takes time to find the right meds and can be very stressful. I hope it falls into place for you soon
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Eat a live frog for breakfast every morning and nothing worse can happen to you that day! "Ask yourself whether the dream of heaven and greatness should be left waiting for us in our graves - or whether it should be ours here and now and on this earth.” Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged Bipolar type 2 rapid cycling DX 2013 - Seroquel 100 Celexa 20 mg Xanax .5 mg prn Modafanil 100 mg
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Dec 13, 2016, 01:47 PM
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Welcome
I hope you enjoy this forum. There are a lot of active, helpful people here! Sorry to hear about your med situation. I was diagnosed 1 year ago and still haven't found the right combo yet, so I can relate very much, but I am close to finding the right combo. So maybe you'll get lucky like me and find a good combo in the next 6 months. It is possible, but frustrating, though.
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Dec 13, 2016, 02:39 PM
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Thank you, everyone. I got a call from the dr today saying Lamictal is in stock and ready to pick up. I hope it works... I need a hug and a nap!!!
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Dec 13, 2016, 05:03 PM
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Welcome! I hope you find the magic med combo quickly. I was diagnosed in Winter 2015 and I'm only now really finding my footing. Be patient with yourself.
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Dec 13, 2016, 05:10 PM
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I've been diagnosed (bp1) since 2006 and we are still trying to find the right med combo.
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Qui Cantat Bis Orat ingrezza 80 mg Propranolol 40 mg Benztropine 1 mg Vraylar 4.5 mg Risperdal .5 mg  Gabapentin 300 mg Klonopin 1 mg 2x daily |
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Dec 13, 2016, 06:10 PM
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I was just diagnosed in May with BP2 and have already switched my pdoc and therapist. The whole med thing is all trial and error until you find out what works best for you.
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Dx: BP2 and MDD Current meds: 100mg Wellbutrin; 200mg Lamictal; 400mg Seroquel at night; Xanax 1mg/PRN; 100mg/PRN Trazodone at night for insomnia Diagnosed in May 2016 |
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Dec 13, 2016, 06:54 PM
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I do have a great doctor and therapist... I'm so thankful for that. But working is getting harder and harder. I'm desperate for these meds to work!!!
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Dec 13, 2016, 07:07 PM
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Dx: BP2 and MDD Current meds: 100mg Wellbutrin; 200mg Lamictal; 400mg Seroquel at night; Xanax 1mg/PRN; 100mg/PRN Trazodone at night for insomnia Diagnosed in May 2016 |
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Dec 13, 2016, 09:32 PM
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Dec 13, 2016, 09:40 PM
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Hi Carri. I'm sorry to hear about what you and your mom have been through. You will receive good support here. I look forward to getting to know you better through your posts. (((Hugs and welcome))))
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Dec 13, 2016, 09:43 PM
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How long they keep you depends on your Pdoc there in the hospital. Sometimes 3 days sometimes 30.
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Dec 13, 2016, 09:56 PM
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Dec 13, 2016, 09:57 PM
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Dec 13, 2016, 10:00 PM
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Disability won't help you if you're suicidal. It's just money. You could try to buy self help bipolar books but I say try the hospital if suicidal. It's the safest bet.
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Dec 13, 2016, 10:04 PM
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I keep going back to my mom being in the hospital and how scary it was for all of us, and for her too. It was a different time though... about 25 years ago.
You're right... it probably is the safest bet. That's what I was hoping to get from joining this group... confirmation that it's okay. Thank you. |
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Dec 15, 2016, 04:57 PM
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If you feeling the need to do something drastic the hospital is your safest bet. Things have changed in 25 years. also when you visited your mother you were a child and that made so much more frightening.
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Eat a live frog for breakfast every morning and nothing worse can happen to you that day! "Ask yourself whether the dream of heaven and greatness should be left waiting for us in our graves - or whether it should be ours here and now and on this earth.” Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged Bipolar type 2 rapid cycling DX 2013 - Seroquel 100 Celexa 20 mg Xanax .5 mg prn Modafanil 100 mg
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Dec 15, 2016, 06:51 PM
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its a good place to be Carri, you're with good people here. welcome to pc!
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Bipolar 1 with mixed and psychotic symptoms & ADHD Meds Latuda 120mg Lamictal 200mg Haldol 5mg (+5mg during mixed episodes) Vyvanse 40mg morning 20mg noon Benztropine 0.5mg |
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Dec 15, 2016, 06:51 PM
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I did a two week in patient stay when I was in my twenties. It was scary going into the ward and hearing the door lock behind me. After the first day it wasn't so bad. Group and individual therapy sessions, evaluations, meds, vitals checks, and three meals a day. After we had been there a few days we got to go outside for recreation too.
The staff and my fellow patients were for the most part ok. We had some laughs, some tears. I have not needed to go back, yet. But, I always consider the option open if things get tough. It was certainly easier to start medication inpatient. Glad you found us here at PC, and welcome. |
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Dec 15, 2016, 07:46 PM
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Welcome aboard from another BP2 person.
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