[pumpernickel1]

I had a very long psychotic episode (6 months on and off.) I found out much of it was due to diabetes insipidus and prediabetes. My electrolytes were screwed up and it caused some weird symptoms. However, I'm not sure if it partly went away bcuz of the introduction of risperdal .5mg 2x day Tuesday. Anyways, I only slept 4 or 5 hrs last night, 3 hours the night before. I don't feel wired, but not tired either. I only feel wired at about 5 or 6 pm until 9 or 10 when I try to sleep. I've been cleaning a lot as well. I'm wondering if it's from my electrolytes normalizing. I just don't feel this is hypomania. My hypomanias are usually more high energy. I do feel good but not euphoric. Some of my symptoms I'm not sure if they're electrolyte related or hypomania. Any thoughts?

[*Beth*]

I certainly understand the reasons you feel unsettled, trying to figure out what's going on. The thing is, no one can really give you insight about your health except your doctor. It's one thing if it's only mental health symptoms, but bring in diabetes and it not possible for anyone to know what's going on.

Are you on any medication specifically for diabetic symptoms?

[~Christina]

I’m no Doctor but it seems like your whole system was out of wack physically it would certainly cause our mental stability to go out the window.

You also might be getting lucky and the medication kicking in sooner than average.

On average doctors like to see sleep
From 7-9 hours daily. I’d watch your sleep for sure.

When do you see your Pdoc next ? Do you have a T ? If not I’d recommend you find one. It can really help us learn how to better take care of ourselves.

[Rick7892]

Sorry about your dealing with these symptoms. Diabetes has an amazing variety of effects that could interact with medications and mental health disorders. Seeing your doctor and whomever prescribed your medications seems like a place to start.

Best wishes!