Bipolar check-in #65

*Beth* · May 12, 2022 at 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by otroo

Yeah I agree with the whole sleep aspect of mental health. No matter what time I go to bed I am up between 4 or 5. Both my wife and I used to go to bed by 8pm cause we would both be up really early mine was between 0400 to 0500 and my wife would be up by 2 or 3. We found going to bed at 8pm put us in a good spot. I still get up 3 or 4 times a night to use the bathroom though. I have tried going to bed earlier and later but 8 works the best for me. I go and see my pdoc today and I am going to see about a new sleep medication. Hope he gives me something good that works. If not I will seek out a new doctor. I like this guy for his personality but the way he has handled my medications since I started seeing him does not impress at all.

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Oh. meh - if the guy isn't handling your meds well, find a new prescriber. I prefer going to bed early, too. My husband comes to life at 9p.m., right when I'm getting really sleepy. He's an all-nighter, I'm not. One of the reasons we don't live together.

*Beth* · May 12, 2022 at 01:55 PM

My spring-green bamboo blanket, which due to a bunch of hassle won't cost me anything, is finally out for delivery!

wildflowerchild25 · May 12, 2022 at 01:59 PM

Woooooo I am finally in IOP!!!

Nammu · May 12, 2022 at 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by *Beth*

My spring-green bamboo blanket, which due to a bunch of hassle won't cost me anything, is finally out for delivery!

Yay! 😃

I finally relented and ordered mens leather sandals. I much prefer their sandals to woman’s. My last pair lasted me about 12 years and I wore them all the time in Texas. In Minnesota I mostly wear crocs. But they are hot in the summer. So I found a pair of leather sandals on a try before you buy option.

Nammu · May 12, 2022 at 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wildflowerchild25

Woooooo I am finally in IOP!!!

Congratulations 🍾🎊🎉🎈

~Christina · May 12, 2022 at 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Soupe du jour

@~Christina, it has become quite clear to me, from seeing photos, that your sweet furry little dude is totally in love with you. Is he also a mamma's boy?

Oooooo yes he is and spoiled rotten

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~Christina · May 12, 2022 at 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by convalescence

Really nervous to try Depakote. I think that I’m going to try it tonight. If I had known that my therapist was going to call off I would have already taken it.

I took Depakote a couple years ago. I had no initial side effects and it seemed to help a bit. I wasn’t able to stay in it. But I will say it was weight neutral. Hope it helps you

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~Christina · May 12, 2022 at 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by WindsThatBlow

Haven't been around for a while, just popping in.

Nice to see you

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~Christina · May 12, 2022 at 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

My anxiety level is so high that I had a panic attack that incapacitated me. I was not able to make my 10:15 about the chest pain and shortness of breath. I rescheduled it for 2:30. I am currently on the deck in the sunshine with some honey lavender stress relief tea trying to calm down. Anxiety is the pits.

I took an inventory of my life on my birthday and I have made great progress over the last year. Currently, I feel a bit of a hot mess. I can’t seem to keep all the balls in the air. It’s overwhelming to me. Where do I start building a more stress free life?

I hope everyone has a peaceful day today. Hugs to all.

Jennifer my heart breaks that your stress level has hit you so hard. I’m pleased that you’re able to see that you indeed have made positive changes in your life. That’s HUGE awareness.

Massive hugs

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~Christina · May 12, 2022 at 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

Was so nice to be back home. My sister and bil are casual and good hosts but I’m always glad to be home sleep in my own bed. I’m down to 15 mg and doing ok. I don’t fall asleep as quickly and as always I wake up far too early. But today I was determined to stay in bed a while. I did eventually fall asleep and have a short little dream.

so altogether I’d say about 6 hours, for me that’s pretty good.

Glad your home ! So happy that the taper is going well

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~Christina · May 12, 2022 at 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wildflowerchild25

Woooooo I am finally in IOP!!!

YESSSSSSSSS ! Congratulations

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~Christina · May 12, 2022 at 03:23 PM

Well I am just cranky today. It’s this heat I’m sure

Hugs all the way around

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Nammu · May 12, 2022 at 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Christina

Well I am just cranky today. It’s this heat I’m sure

Hugs all the way around

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The heat and humidity are shockingly high here too. We jumped from 40’s and 50’s to 90’s with humid conditions. Thank goodness for AC. This is August weather.

~Christina · May 12, 2022 at 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

The heat and humidity are shockingly high here too. We jumped from 40’s and 50’s to 90’s with humid conditions. Thank goodness for AC. This is August weather.

Oooh that sucks your temp has gone so hot far too early in the year. It’s just so miserable with the humidity.

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Nammu · May 12, 2022 at 05:59 PM

So I have this eating problem and wondering if anyone here has ever heard of what this is? I get spasms in my esophagus sometimes when I eat and it is so painful. Sometimes I throw up but mostly it’s just painful. My drs have done a bunch of tests and said there’s more tests they can do but have ruled out a lot. It seems worse when I go a long time without eating. Like today all I ate was cereal this morning then for supper I had Chinese food. I did get general Tso’s so maybe spicy is a trigger? It’s just so painful and tonight it lasted for for a while. I can go weeks and be fine then this. I don’t really want to undergo some of the tests they’ve brought up. Has anyone heard of this?

BeyondtheRainbow · May 12, 2022 at 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

So I have this eating problem and wondering if anyone here has ever heard of what this is? I get spasms in my esophagus sometimes when I eat and it is so painful. Sometimes I throw up but mostly it’s just painful. My drs have done a bunch of tests and said there’s more tests they can do but have ruled out a lot. It seems worse when I go a long time without eating. Like today all I ate was cereal this morning then for supper I had Chinese food. I did get general Tso’s so maybe spicy is a trigger? It’s just so painful and tonight it lasted for for a while. I can go weeks and be fine then this. I don’t really want to undergo some of the tests they’ve brought up. Has anyone heard of this?

Have you been checked for esophageal stricture? It's unpleasant but is treatable.

Esophageal Strictures: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Nammu · May 12, 2022 at 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow

Have you been checked for esophageal stricture? It's unpleasant but is treatable.

Esophageal Strictures: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Yes. That was one of the things they ruled out. I’ve had scopes from both ends and they ruled out cancer, ulcers and a bunch of other things I had never heard of. And to be honest I played this down in the doctors office when I saw him because the tests sound awful. But the pain tonight was so awful. It’s been weeks so maybe I just “forgot” how painful it is?

BeyondtheRainbow · May 12, 2022 at 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

Yes. That was one of the things they ruled out. I’ve had scopes from both ends and they ruled out cancer, ulcers and a bunch of other things I had never heard of. And to be honest I played this down in the doctors office when I saw him because the tests sound awful. But the pain tonight was so awful. It’s been weeks so maybe I just “forgot” how painful it is?

I'll think about it and see if I remember any more from training years ago. My aunt has esophageal spasms but I think that's a non-specific diagnosis that she doesn't want to get checked out more, probably because you're right, the procedures aren't fun.

On the other hand a procedure that tells you what is wrong might be worth some discomfort? It sounds awful.

Nammu · May 12, 2022 at 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow

I'll think about it and see if I remember any more from training years ago. My aunt has esophageal spasms but I think that's a non-specific diagnosis that she doesn't want to get checked out more, probably because you're right, the procedures aren't fun.

On the other hand a procedure that tells you what is wrong might be worth some discomfort? It sounds awful.

Your right. I’m second guessing my stance now.

wildflowerchild25 · May 13, 2022 at 05:44 AM

Well I slept from 3am until about 5:30. It seems like every other day I must take seroquel in addition to my regular meds. I fight against it because I’m so groggy upon waking but I can feel a little bit of a rise in energy and my thoughts are racing a bit as well. Sleep is key, I can’T risk my stability so soon!

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~Christina Legendary Wise Elder Community Liaison Member Since Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 22,450 (SuperPoster!) 12 12.7k hugs given	May 12, 2022 at 03:23 PM #552 Well I am just cranky today. It’s this heat I’m sure Hugs all the way around Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~