Impending doom

As of yesterday, I feel very differently, badly...I can’t even describe it...anxious, depressed. It’s possible that it could be mild mania still but I don’t think so. What’s worse than the feeling is that my energy and motivation went from through the roof to non existent. It’s worse than a normal transition from mania to normal. My pdoc made several med changes all at one. She stopped my Wellbutrin and trintellix, increased my seroquel from 600 to 800 MG, added 4 MG of Klonapin and 30 MG of temazepam (sleep med). Yesterday I was up for only about 5 hours. Is the feeling I’m having residual mania, all of these changes hitting my system, or could one of the side effects be causing it? What are your thoughts? Do you think I will be ok again?

Yes, I think the meds are contributing to how you feel. You were pretty high, so I think your doctor took heavy measures to keep you safe.

In contrast to where you were, this is a major shift. The impact probably feels severe given how far you shifted relatively speaking.

Yes, you will absolutely be ok again. Your doctor will probably back your doses down after she's confident the mania has stopped. I remember feeling like a complete zombie in the hospital when I came down. Once they adjusted my meds, I was able to slowly make my way back to good.

It will be ok Cashart. Hang in there and remember this is just part of the cycle. You will feel like normal you again soon. Hugs and love to you!

Cashart, I am going through something quite similar right now. I just came out of a long mania/'psychosis thing and now, yesterday, I had all this dysphoric psychosis/darkness/evil/doom. Awful. I totally relate.

I have had this before and I know it is just something I get occasionally. It will fade away, as will yours. It is as fern describes, in my opinion, a combination of coming down plus some powerful meds hitting you. It is a big neural change. But it will pass. Don't give up.

Sleep if you need to sleep. That's what we are supposed to do when it is like this. It will pass.

Thank you both so much. I ended up sleeping until around 1:30 today but then got up and got moving and sped up more again. My house would tell otherwise though. It looks like it’s been neglected for a few days and is about to drive me insane and will probably stay that way until Monday since tomorrow is Father’s Day. I think you are both right that this will pass and in review, I honestly think I’m still a bit high. I think yesterday was a ton of anxiety. Tonight my husband and I went out on a date with another couple and had a great time. My mom was worried for me to go out in my condition but it turned out fine. She also bought me a Fitbit versa and gave it to me today. She wants me to forward her my sleep each day so she can help keep track of things if I am spiraling because she
Is so much better at it than my husband. Even if it is a little overprotective, I find it extremely thoughtful and giving! I am blessed to have her as my mom!

Oh, and for now, I haven’t had anymore need to drive away which was my t and pdoc’s greatest concern.

You sound a lot better, cashart. Glad you had a nice day.