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Dec 19, 2016, 09:09 PM
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Hello all!
I am new To bi polar. I was recently diagnosed with it this year. My whole life we thought it was ADHD. I am looking to chat with some ppl who can give me insite of there journey and friendly advice.  I am on lamictal and vraylar. But that's side effects are tiresome. This is coming from someone who was on adderall for about 6 years. And only bi polar meds for a year. My racing thoughts are no more. But I feel on meds I am very flat. And I hate it. If anyone has any input on what to do with a flat mood would be greatly appreciated. Excuse the missprints. Cheers! Ps I tend to be more hypomanic but the depression is unbeable |
 wildflowerchild25
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Dec 19, 2016, 10:15 PM
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I was flat on depokote I eventually refused to take it along with other reasons. Could your meds be to high?
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Dec 19, 2016, 10:28 PM
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Feeling flat on meds is awful. What dose are you on? I found some meds did that to me and now I am off them I feel so much better in myself but if I get very depressed/manic again I will have to reconsider. Right now I am stable so I don't need many meds. It is kind of a juggle with meds benefits and side-effects and what you are willing to handle. Welcome!
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Dec 20, 2016, 03:43 AM
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I'm no Dr, but that sounds like type 2... I think Miguel'smom is on to something. I can honestly say I've never experienced feeling flat on meds, except during depression... either way, hell. But I run HIGHLY manic like 80% of the time... my guess would be either meds too high, or possibly wrong med entirely. My mother used to get flat on hers, and a friend I've long since lost touch with would always stop her lithium because of that. The docs would always just taper them down.
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Dec 20, 2016, 09:08 AM
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Thanks guys! Well the thing is, I have tried to lower the dosage I have racing thoughts. And my focus is gone when we tried to lower the dosage. Maybe you guys are right about getting new medications entirely. Any suggestions?
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Dec 20, 2016, 09:35 AM
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It depends on the person but I would adjust one medication at a time.
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Dec 20, 2016, 10:23 AM
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Meds work differently for everyone. Talk with your pdoc about your concerns if you want to try something new
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Dec 20, 2016, 10:31 AM
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Thanks guys!
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