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I'm young 20's and a mental illness casemanager and have currently had a severe decline in my emotional stability within the last year. I am up and down consistantly, mostly down, and its hard to hide these ups and downs from coworkers. Recently I went on a casemanagers convention in which we stayed in a hotel for a few days... terrible idea! I went from up to normal to severe low in three days and of course they noticed... idk what to do, the lows are bad and ihave absolutely no emotions or feelings at all. I have nooo sex drive whatso ever and prettymuch sleep all day... I just need some helpful tips, I need my emotions back, its been months with no feelings at all
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Hi everyone. Just wondering, does BP medication, in this case lithium, reduce the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill? My fiance and I are considering using it, but I seem to be more concerned about it not working because of her medication thaan she doess. Thanks
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My mom may be suffering from bipolar...She is happy one day & miserable..angry..depressed the next....Its like walking on egg shells around her...Never know when or what might set her off....She seems very depreswed most of the day....what should we do? helpo thx
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I'm not diagnosed, but I've answered tons of tests online and they all have the same result, that I'm bipolar. I'm worried cause I've noticed it just gets worse, like, my last manic episode (supposing it was one) was talking a lot and people had a hard time keeping up, racing thoughts, hyperactivity, blah blah, it was more like hypo manic. But the one I'm currently going through, it's pretty much like that but now I'm so irritable, and it sucks cause I've been causing problems at home like fighting basically everyday. Oh, and I've also been up most of the night, I barely get to sleep 3 hours, and I'm not sure if it's also a symptom, but I'm being too paranoid by everything, including this. I dunno what I should do, how can I seek help? Should I even seek help or this is just a normal up in someone's life that's gonna go away?
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Location: New Mexico
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geekinthepink,
Sounds likebipolar to me. I had many of the same symptoms when I diagnosed. It would not hurt to talk to a pdoc just to find out. |
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Member Since Apr 2011
Location: Australia
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So I'm technically not diagnosed with anything, but I was in the library because of a panic attack yesterday and I started writing a story which turned into a description of what I experience when I'm high or low. After I left I gave it to one of my teachers and asked her opinion and she agrees that I might have bipolar. I score pretty high in all internet tests I take (the only tests I ever score high in are mental health ones.. oh god) and the only thing missing from my "manic" episodes is me talking faster. Right now I'm pretty depressed (see twitter for examples but be warned there are triggers, I have the same username there) and trying to persuade myself to send in the forms for counselling and a proper assessment. I'm only 16 though, and so I'm terrified they'll take one look at me and tell me to stop being a stupid teenager. :/
what do you guys think? would I be likely to be diagnosed with bipolar or am I just being a teenager? __________________ "Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air? Have you ever looked fear in the face And said 'I just don't care?'" P!nk - Glitter in the Air |
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In my opinion, ECT is like invasive surgery. The risks are very serious. I was living in a big city and had no one to look after me. My recommendation is that you make arrangements beforehand for someone to oversee your affairs during your treatments and for at least 6 months afterwards. That would include transportation, financial matters, medical care, important career decisions, etc., because your thinking might be impaired like mine was. |
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#111
Hi! Im new to this forum.. I really dont know how to post something. I wanted to go on the chat room but I must have at least 5 posts... how do can I go about doing this? Can someone please help me??
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You just made a post here so 4 more to go. I don't know if there is any way around that. Hope that helped. |
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Hi, I'm new here. I'm 57 years old, have been "not like the others" since I was a kid, and was diagnosed with "unipolar depression" when I was 35. I've been on every anti-depressant known to man, and after a while I'd feel really better, then crash again, even worse than before.
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Having same problem, I've made a couple of posts but they aren't showing up. Hopefully soon I can interact, I am in real need. |
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People react in different ways and have different degrees of memory loss. My brother had it done three times and had seemed like a zombie for a very short time...couple days....then he was suicidal for a short time ...he ended up in the hosp for about 60 days. I hope it goes well for you. Don't let the above experience effect your docs decision to do it. Ask your doc what to expect. __________________ You are not drunk unless you have to hang on while lying on the floor. |
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Member Since Nov 2011
Location: Leavenworth, KS
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If you are diagnosed be prepared to advocate for yourself and do research because bipolar effects a lot of people differently. You will need to try different medications, coping skills, and different means of support.
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so... i do not take med's for my disorder. some people wory that i should. i have a very good reasion not to. but that is mainly an opinion. my doctors sugest i do, but cant rly make me... should i listen to everyone else? or should i continue to try and work things through with out meds?
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May I know what are your reasons? I am also doing it without meds... because I just don't want to spend years and years discovering the right combo - I am afraid I might lose the real me under all those chemicals. Or that it may shatter the fragile balance I created, my inner peace and sense of serenity... I guess it depends. If you are doing well (I would judge it on level of functionality... I do get real rough patches, but I manage to get through. Not that it did not bother me, but I see that people on meds still get episodes... so I am not sure I am willing to take chances.... I am used to feeling the way I do, and I learned to deal with it), I guess it is alright to continue the way you do. It is nice to have some support system (although it may be hard to find). It is your choice. I don't think meds are something one should just try as some of the side effects can be long term... depends how you feel and if you think it is worth taking chances. We never know how it may go if we tried the other way... be well. __________________ Glory to heroes!
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