Bipolar Check-in #79

Scooter9 · Mar 29, 2024 at 04:11 PM

That's cool, @LadyShadow, that you're into astronomy too!

The universe is so amazing, there's always something to learn, new or old.

Scooter9 · Mar 29, 2024 at 04:12 PM

Happy Birthday, @Moose72!

JaneOnceMore · Mar 29, 2024 at 04:40 PM

@BeyondtheRainbow:

Of course that's not a dumb question! All i know is that the last two anti-depressants i've taken, Celexa and Wellbutrin, have sent me sky-high. It's possible that others would have a milder effect, but it's an awful risk to take. Thanks for your concern!

Mountaindewed · 06:57 PM

Today was decent I guess. My moods were under control. My anxiety was ok. I still am not feeling great but I'm able to eat small stuff without an issue and I can drink stuff. I had a couple Lunchables and a frozen Atkins meal.

I slept pretty badly though because I felt sick. I kept everything down though. I did call my GI doctor again this afternoon and the lady on the phone said the doctor got my message he has just been busy. I tried refilling an old stomach med I had gone off of last year The pharmacy needs the doctors approvoal but I thought I'd give it a try.

I accidently gave myself my shot on my lower right side near my appendix instead of up higher. I doubt its a big deal.

To be honest though I just feel very sick right now. I'm thinking of just going to the ER in the morning. Its not like I haven't been trying OTC stuff or trying to get into see my doctor all week.

Puked a bit while listening to the song Fast Car. This stomach pain sucks.

Brentus · Mar 29, 2024 at 05:24 PM

My day started off pretty rocky -- problems getting my meds, doctor appointment issue, a friend not returning my call after arranging to hang out.... but it all fell into place, almost instantly each piece all at once. I had a really good day to be honest. I got my medicine (original dosage and all), I saw my doctor finally, and my friend got in contact and we spent the day together. I'm glad I had a productive day!

Victoria'smom · Mar 29, 2024 at 05:51 PM

So we went to the thrift store. Victoria didn't find anything nothing fit. So we got a consult to detangle her hair it's going to be 600+ but she thinks it's worth it. I hope it's just 600 then she's going to get it colored and Balayage which will be another $200+. So she's spending what I make a month on saving her hair. I hope it comes out perfect. She needs new clothes too. I've been out 3x this week!

Aurelius710 · Mar 29, 2024 at 06:39 PM

Mom's going home Monday!! 🎉

Moose72 · Mar 29, 2024 at 08:34 PM

Not sure I want to talk about the day’s events yet except to say I was shaking so bad from my anxiety earlier. (Got bad news.).

My mom paid for me to get my hair done today- the one good thing about today. I’ll never get it to look this way myself but it’s nice for a couple days at least.

Scooter9 · Mar 30, 2024 at 08:58 AM

That's great, @Aurelius710!

Did they figure out what happened? You don't have to share what it was specifically but did they find it?

bizi · Mar 30, 2024 at 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaneOnceMore

@BeyondtheRainbow:

Of course that's not a dumb question! All i know is that the last two anti-depressants i've taken, Celexa and Wellbutrin, have sent me sky-high. It's possible that others would have a milder effect, but it's an awful risk to take. Thanks for your concern!

I got shy high on abilify. Have never taken those meds sorry.
I am sorry I have no advice for you I know that the welbutrin has been the safest med to take for bipolar people.

bizi

LadyShadow · Mar 30, 2024 at 02:46 PM

In a really good mood today. Don't think it's a bipolar high, but letting go of this relationship has really been the best thing for me. Yes, oh man do I miss him. Last night, I dreamed of his face and a few tears even fell. Even though all of this is final, it doesn't mean the love between us is gone.

Accomplished a lot today. Did all my housework, cleaned my whole bathroom, mopped and swept and did all my laundry. My friend will be here by this evening to spend the night in the new guestroom. I am so excited!

@Scooter9 - I am always learning about the universe, it's been a passion for a very long time. I even watch this link at once-a-day:

HDEV - This is NASA's live feed from The International Space Station

Mountaindewed · 04:10 PM

I'm doing ok physically today. I haven't had any major stomach issues. I've been wearing my glasses which is helping a lot.

I just feel stuck and not happy. I feel like I'm in a rut. I spend my days in bed and I don't know who I am anymore. I felt happier before I transtioned if I'm being honest. I felt safer and less paranoid and not like I had to fit some standard. Idk. I'm just really down about it all. And since I've had surgery already I'm stuck.

Coming out and going on hormones and getting surgery in less than a year is a lot.

Possible trigger:

I just took 60mil of melatonin. I didn't think I took that much. I thought I took more like 45. Jeeze.

JaneOnceMore · Mar 30, 2024 at 04:08 PM

Four days off Coke Zero. Very little craving, just a powerful thirst, and general crankiness.

Victoria'smom · Mar 30, 2024 at 05:51 PM

H took me to lunch before picking up groceries. He wants to find a way to make money but we can't. My teeth are going to cost 5k because Medicaid doesn't pay for it I guess. So I'm screwed. I can't eat much because of my teeth. H wants me to go back and see a post Dr. Student. I might call Monday.

Moose72 · Mar 30, 2024 at 06:19 PM

Going to get together tomorrow with my mom, her husband and 2 of the three N’s - N1 and N3, plus N3’s gf. N2 is on a trip with her bf. Then, I hope to go with N3 to church and record the 5-person choir that N3’s in. Last time, the recordings never saved!

Scooter9 · Mar 31, 2024 at 09:41 AM

@LadyShadow, yes that's a nice stream to watch!

Hopefully you know about the solar eclipse that's going to happen over North America on Monday April 8. If the weather is good, this is going to be an amazing event.

Here's an article that tells you about its path and when to see it:

Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024 (Great North American Eclipse )

Scooter9 · Mar 31, 2024 at 09:49 AM

I'm feeling a little better. I was having SH thoughts and even had a plan but I managed to resist the urges. This went on for a couple of weeks.

I also had a few months of teeth grinding.

Both symptoms have improved now, so maybe the Vraylar is starting to work. The urges are not as strong and I noticed that I've almost stopped biting and grinding my teeth.

There are still some other things lingering related to anxiety. Hopefully that'll get better soon too, since I've had that symptom for a long time now.

My sleep still isn't good - still around 5 hours and now I'm tired all day.

Mountaindewed · Mar 31, 2024 at 01:14 PM

I feel better today. I completely shaved my face yesterday. It was just scruffy and coming in patches and the beard growing kit my brother in law gave me wasn't working. Once I did that my dysphroia got a lot better and I felt calmer about things.

Today my moods and anxiety have been under control. My stomach stuff has been fine too and I haven't needed any OTC stuff or Zofran. So I'm not sure what was up earlier this week.

I have to get bloodwork tommorow for my 6 month endocronolgist appointment on the 8th. Theres never really a good time to go when it won't be crowded. So I guess I'll just go in the morning.

Brentus · Mar 31, 2024 at 03:32 PM

Had a nice ham dinner with my sister and mom. We all decided to go for a nice walk at the walking track after we ate. It's been a really great weekend for me. I feel really good that I had some really positive things happen. I'm excited to share them Monday in therapy. I don't usually have many "great/good days"-- just boring, normal, baseline days where nothing changes but nothing is really wrong. I'm feeling pretty optimistic today

Moose72 · Mar 31, 2024 at 04:37 PM

Had Easter with family though N1 didn’t feel well so she went home after dinner. N3 had interesting conversations with my mom about family growing up- for all 3 of our generations. Dinner was lamb and asparagus, red potatoes and deviled eggs with fruit cobbler for dessert.

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Scooter9 Poohbah Member Since May 2018 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,208 6 80 hugs given	Mar 29, 2024 at 04:12 PM #482 Happy Birthday, @Moose72! __________________ * Dx: Unspecified Bipolar and Related Disorder * Rx: Remeron, Prozac, Klonopin, Vraylar 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.
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JaneOnceMore Member Member Since Feb 2023 Location: Ontario; long-time member, just under other names Posts: 363 1 2,224 hugs given	Mar 29, 2024 at 04:40 PM #483 @BeyondtheRainbow: Of course that's not a dumb question! All i know is that the last two anti-depressants i've taken, Celexa and Wellbutrin, have sent me sky-high. It's possible that others would have a milder effect, but it's an awful risk to take. Thanks for your concern!
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JaneOnceMore Member Member Since Feb 2023 Location: Ontario; long-time member, just under other names Posts: 363 1 2,224 hugs given	Mar 30, 2024 at 04:08 PM #493 Four days off Coke Zero. Very little craving, just a powerful thirst, and general crankiness.
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