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Old Oct 30, 2008, 01:34 PM
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Hi everyone. My last post was in March of 2007 and since then I have been plugging along, working and trying to deal with my depression. March through July went well, no major depressive issues and no manic episodes. Then July went and so did my mental health. Since then I have been so depressed and anxious and it's interfering with my work. As of today, I have been put on medical leave and since I've only been working at this job for 7 months, I don't know if they're going to fire me or give me time. I'm so anxious and disappointed. I really thought I was managing my bipolar well and I don't know why I'm so depressed. So, anyway, just wanted to say hello and update anyone who's interested. Thanks.

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Old Oct 30, 2008, 02:17 PM
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I went on medical leave from a job back in April and never went back to the job. They gave me the loophole treatment. It was for my hip, but I know my meds had already sent me home from work a couple times, at least, for things like "brain not working" and "dropping things".

Now I am in school and enjoying it, but not doing too well, and faced with probably having to add Lithium and I know that even can make it difficult to read. My psychosis isn't well-controlled. Today is okay, though.

Doesn't it seem to just hit you, after you are sure you're finally well? One appointment they check off "...in full remission" and the next they're telling you you're psychotic, etc.

I just had to write and give hugs, even though I think I started posting regularly after you were doing so.
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Old Oct 30, 2008, 03:52 PM
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I went on medical leave from a job back in April and never went back to the job. They gave me the loophole treatment. It was for my hip, but I know my meds had already sent me home from work a couple times, at least, for things like "brain not working" and "dropping things".

Now I am in school and enjoying it, but not doing too well, and faced with probably having to add Lithium and I know that even can make it difficult to read. My psychosis isn't well-controlled. Today is okay, though.

Doesn't it seem to just hit you, after you are sure you're finally well? One appointment they check off "...in full remission" and the next they're telling you you're psychotic, etc.

I just had to write and give hugs, even though I think I started posting regularly after you were doing so.

Thanks for responding; I'm glad I'm not the only one. I really thought I would be well for a long time, well for forever really. Foolish now that I think of it. Anyway, thanks.
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Old Oct 30, 2008, 04:24 PM
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Thanks for responding; I'm glad I'm not the only one. I really thought I would be well for a long time, well for forever really. Foolish now that I think of it. Anyway, thanks.
Maybe not foolish- just optimistic!
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Old Nov 01, 2008, 12:54 PM
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It sucks when we are doing so well and then come up on a road block. Have you talked to your pdoc about maybe adjusting meds to compensate for the dip in mood?
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Old Nov 02, 2008, 09:50 AM
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It sucks when we are doing so well and then come up on a road block. Have you talked to your pdoc about maybe adjusting meds to compensate for the dip in mood?

Yes, he has put me on Abilify which makes me really sick. I've stopped taking it because of the side effects. I'm a little lost right now. Frustrated and tired. I don't know where to go from here.
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Old Nov 02, 2008, 01:32 PM
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I think it is time to give him a call and try a different med. Is it possible that he put you on too much Albilify too soon. Doing that can make you sick. Sometimes slowly building up can make all the difference. I remember feeling oogy when I first tried Albilify too, but it went away in a couple weeks for me.
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Old Nov 02, 2008, 06:38 PM
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I was diagnosed as bipolar in April after years of being "only" a really destructive binge drinker. Since then, my behavior and symptoms have actually accelerated, at least in the past three months. A lot of this is the result of making an ill-advised move to a different state, but in any case I relate to the frustration of looking forward yet staggering backward. I often just want to punch myself in the face, but I keep imagining trying new things that will provide some peace if assembled in the right proportions--groups, meds, counseling, lifestyle, etc.

My inability to work has become so marked that I'm going to apply for disability. It's amazing how many ER visits and crisis-center chill-outs I have had this year, at very regular intervals. I feel like something far less than human, that's for sure.
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