Bipolar Check-in #79

Mountaindewed · Mar 06, 2024 at 07:30 AM

I'm struggling too.

raspberrytorte · Mar 06, 2024 at 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

I'm struggling too.

With sleep?

Mountaindewed · Mar 06, 2024 at 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by raspberrytorte

With sleep?

Just in general. Mainly with depression My sleep was ok last night. I took a Unisom and it knocked me out.

I went back on my Wellbutrin figuring I'd try to deal with the anxiety.

Thanks for responding and asking.

Brentus · Mar 06, 2024 at 09:28 AM

Saw my psychiatrist yesterday just to follow up on my medicine, and schedule for a month. He seemed kinda confused why he was seeing me again so soon... it made me a bit uncomfortable.

Saw my new PCP today, she is really nice. Prescribed me Imitrex and Prilosec. Got some labs to get done, and maybe we can try to get me Ubrelvy (headache med). All's good.

Tart Cherry Jam · Mar 06, 2024 at 10:15 AM

I really liked Ubrelvy. I hope you can get approved for it @Brentus. how often do you get migraine attacks?

MuddyBoots · Mar 06, 2024 at 10:51 AM

******mit note I have to do this case management shyt

Mountaindewed · 02:15 PM

I wonder if I'm just wasting my mental health providers time and other providers time because my mom just told me she has felt the same way I have the last few days. Her stomach has felt off and her sleep has been weird and her appetite is off and she doesn't feel right. So she thinks we might both have that stomach bug going around.

Update: My mom says it does for sure look like we have a bug. She has to babysit today but she said she wants to just sit on the recliner and sleep instead.

I can get really out of sorts when I'm not feeling good.

I took 2 dramamine, a zofran, a valium, 2 tylenol, and my regular meds minus the Geodon and I feel ok just kinda sleepy.

Brentus · Mar 06, 2024 at 02:20 PM

Tart Cherry Jam , I get headaches very often, but migraines I get maybe 1-2 a month. My insurance won't accept the prior authorization until I try 2 triptans, which I've only had the one. So to get Ubrelvy through insurance it would take so coercing. I had samples of Ubrelvy-- it was definitely the better drug of choice for migraine for me!

Tart Cherry Jam · Mar 06, 2024 at 02:32 PM

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Tart Cherry Jam , I get headaches very often, but migraines I get maybe 1-2 a month. My insurance won't accept the prior authorization until I try 2 triptans, which I've only had the one. So to get Ubrelvy through insurance it would take so coercing. I had samples of Ubrelvy-- it was definitely the better drug of choice for migraine for me!

Yeah, it would be tough with 1-2 attacks per month and before trying Triptans. Which form of Imitrex are you going to use: tabs, nasal spray, injections?

Scooter9 · Mar 06, 2024 at 02:46 PM

Feeling really low today.

I got up really early and started eating sweet things. I finally stopped eating at about 11 this morning.

Brentus · Mar 06, 2024 at 03:36 PM

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Yeah, it would be tough with 1-2 attacks per month and before trying Triptans. Which form of Imitrex are you going to use: tabs, nasal spray, injections?

I've done the nasal spray, but currently have tablets. Actually, it's frustrating my insurance will only pay for 9 + 1 refill. Isn't that crazy? I have to use them sparingly if I have more migraines than usual in a month.

Moose72 · Mar 06, 2024 at 03:39 PM

I just ordered a pizza for delivery. I hope it’s not cold when it gets here. I saw my pdoc’s nurse today after I met my new case manager with my old case manager. We sent in my paperwork for my SSI. I’m glad I just was in the psych hospital. I’m taking propranolol instead.I hope the dry eyes and mouth from cogentin goes away fairly quickly.

Tart Cherry Jam · Mar 06, 2024 at 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Brentus

I've done the nasal spray, but currently have tablets. Actually, it's frustrating my insurance will only pay for 9 + 1 refill. Isn't that crazy? I have to use them sparingly if I have more migraines than usual in a month.

No, that is actually justified. Imitrex cannot be used more often than 6 times a month. Otherwise overuse can cause what is called "rebound migraines" or migraine medication overuse attacks.

Even Ubrelvy can currently only used a certain number of times a month. Nurtec which I am on is used every other days as a preventative. I think Ubrelvy may eventually be tested and approved for preventative use, too, but we are not there yet.

Brentus · Mar 06, 2024 at 07:31 PM

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No, that is actually justified. Imitrex cannot be used more often than 6 times a month. Otherwise overuse can cause what is called "rebound migraines" or migraine medication overuse attacks.

Even Ubrelvy can currently only used a certain number of times a month. Nurtec which I am on is used every other days as a preventative. I think Ubrelvy may eventually be tested and approved for preventative use, too, but we are not there yet.

Oh wow-- I didn't know that ! Interesting

Moose72 · Mar 06, 2024 at 09:42 PM

I saw my new case manager and my old one and the same appointment. I’m unsure of what to do. I thought the propranolol is to replace the cogentin but now I’m not so sure and I threw out the bottle of cogentin! I ordered a pizza for delivery today for lunch/dinner. With tax and fees it was expensive but I have leftovers so I’ll eat the rest tomorrow.

raspberrytorte · 09:35 AM

Slept for five hours straight last night. Yay! Had anxiety dreams about being obeeeeese. Like, I was busting out of all my large shirts, literally ripping them, and had to go to XL everything. It was a nightmare!!!!

Editing raspberry coming in:

So much for not abusing my seroquel. Just took 300mg. I feel so helpless! I don't have anyone to talk to! My pdoc is useless, my husband would just freak out, my therapist would just be even more insistent I be med monitored (which doesn't help). Ugh. This is so sucky. I don't know what to do!

Scooter9 · Mar 07, 2024 at 09:33 AM

I'm feeling better today. Still low, but not as low as yesterday.

Eating healthier today too.

Brentus · Mar 07, 2024 at 01:28 PM

IOP was cancelled today, but besides that pretty uneventful. I had to go to the store to get a few things but my day will be primarily just another boring day. Feelin' good today though!

HALLIEBETH87 · Mar 07, 2024 at 03:59 PM

Found a great wokrbook on stress reduction and relaxation that im gonna do a group on at work. thatll be three groups i do a week.

i love doing group theerapy.

emily1890 · Mar 07, 2024 at 04:34 PM

having a really hard time with mothers day coming up

no mother to speak of (anymore), and when she was alive all she did was abuse me

hate this time of year. aaaaa. the memories

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Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 38,822 (SuperPoster!) 8 9,777 hugs given	Mar 06, 2024 at 07:30 AM #221 I'm struggling too. __________________ I'm Blue

MuddyBoots Monster on the Hill Member Since Sep 2020 Location: by the river Posts: 5,546 (SuperPoster!) 4 6,469 hugs given	Mar 06, 2024 at 10:51 AM #226 ******mit note I have to do this case management shyt __________________ [Insert thought-provoking and comedic quote here]

Brentus Veteran Member Member Since Apr 2021 Location: Kentucky Posts: 614 3 987 hugs given	Mar 06, 2024 at 02:20 PM #228 Tart Cherry Jam , I get headaches very often, but migraines I get maybe 1-2 a month. My insurance won't accept the prior authorization until I try 2 triptans, which I've only had the one. So to get Ubrelvy through insurance it would take so coercing. I had samples of Ubrelvy-- it was definitely the better drug of choice for migraine for me! __________________

Scooter9 Poohbah Member Since May 2018 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,365 6 84 hugs given	Mar 07, 2024 at 09:33 AM #237 I'm feeling better today. Still low, but not as low as yesterday. Eating healthier today too. __________________ * Dx: Unspecified Bipolar and Related Disorder * Rx: Remeron, Prozac, Klonopin My avatar picture is a photo of the Whirlpool Galaxy I took in April 2023. I dedicated this photo to my sister who passed away in July 2016.

Brentus Veteran Member Member Since Apr 2021 Location: Kentucky Posts: 614 3 987 hugs given	Mar 07, 2024 at 01:28 PM #238 IOP was cancelled today, but besides that pretty uneventful. I had to go to the store to get a few things but my day will be primarily just another boring day. Feelin' good today though! __________________

HALLIEBETH87 Legendary Member Since Oct 2004 Location: usa Posts: 11,613 20 2,808 hugs given	Mar 07, 2024 at 03:59 PM #239 Found a great wokrbook on stress reduction and relaxation that im gonna do a group on at work. thatll be three groups i do a week. i love doing group theerapy. __________________ schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety d/o haldol, prazosin, risperdal and prn klonopin and helpful cogentin

emily1890 Member Member Since Jun 2023 Location: the world Posts: 498 1 55 hugs given	Mar 07, 2024 at 04:34 PM #240 having a really hard time with mothers day coming up no mother to speak of (anymore), and when she was alive all she did was abuse me hate this time of year. aaaaa. the memories