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Dec 24, 2016, 10:13 PM
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I really question our Bp dx....only reason we are on stabilizers is because AD screws us up- we are highly drug reactive.
Even on meds we are still like moody--> Others. A dose increase has done nothing. Seriously thinking about quitting Bp meds. |
 elevatedsoul, Skeezyks, still_crazy
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Dec 24, 2016, 10:32 PM
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is there any way to see a psych for a review? We have a public health system where I live.... so I can get it free. Is there anything like that there?
My psychologist has requested a diagnostic review for me because of the ADHD/DID thing. The ADHD meds aren't helping at all anymore, even when we double or triple the dose (under Dr.) I don't know if it is because the ADHD diagnosis is incorrect, or if it is correct but the inattention and focus is kaput because of increased dissociation. We all know DID can be misdiagnosed as BP... but also that DID and BP can be accurate diagnoses together. If you quit your BP meds what would be your backup to get you back on track if it turned out you really do need them afterall? I would be really concerned for you doing that without a drs supervision. |
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#3
Dec 25, 2016, 05:09 AM
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(((((hugs)))))
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#4
Dec 25, 2016, 07:53 AM
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what are you taking out of curiosity?
isnt the main thing for bp to treat mania psychosis and major depression? i've heard that antidepressants can trigger mania in bp... antidepressants have never done me good, never worked or helped much... i was diagnosed with bp in the beginning but i argued and argued with that because I have never expereinced mania! how can i be bipolar if i only experience depression.... also i dont think that i have any problems with psychosis, but who am i to say? even though my therapist says I am the expert on me only we know how the medications effect us, docs can know a bunch but cant know how we feel without asking us..... Im also diagnosed with ADHD... but they are discussing putting me on meds for it atm and hopefully at my next appointment they will let me try... i hate how the focus and inattention effects me if you do quit them meds don't quit cold turkey.... try tapering off... if you cant talk to a doc to help you... but maybe is just in order to change the meds to something better... marijuana is the one thing that helps ME the most, its calming, helps me depression, and helps me focus.... |
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Dec 25, 2016, 12:00 PM
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We are in quite the pickle right now
 First the meds: Prozac 20mg, Lamictal 400 mg. Started AD's for depression with Welbutrin years ago that made us loopy...so stabilizers. We were experiencing ultradian cycling and switching. We ended up on the small maintenance dose of Prozac because it didn't ruin our sex drive. We can't do a bigger dose without freaking out. Without the AD...we basically are depressed with moments of excitedness. Today though, we are experiencing mood changes through switching from Others or their feelings are bleeding through, so much that we don't feel like the meds are helping. As far as psych help we lost our pdoc....we have none anymore because our job insurance doesn't cover mental health. To get help, we need to lose our job to get back on medicad....but the bills have to be paid while our son still lives with us. We are still moody though.... The thinking of AD induced bipolar...is it really bipolar? Of course all this mood cycle and switching dx was before the multiple thing- plenty of room for doubt. Before meds we switched but covertly which is depressing trying to hide ones real self. We were unhappy but everyone around us took it as depression. The guys had to stay out the most being in a man's world, but they are emotionless which also can be taken for depression. So are we really bipolar? IDK. We really never had proper testing, just 'trial and error' with meds from bottom of the rung social pdocs whose jobs are to sedate the public. Marijuana causes us to dissociate bad. Our brain shuts down and we are lost. We are biding our time for proper treatment.....just swells of impatience waiting for that time....like when our son moves on and I am alone again. |
| elevatedsoul, Skeezyks
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Dec 25, 2016, 04:00 PM
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I've heard a lot about Lamictal.. but never tried it... does it help?
Therapy has helped me more so far than any meds it seems... even though I dont remember the sessions, its just nice having someone to go see that will not judge me.. Have you tried therapy? I mainly just go in and chat with her about random things... don't really do much work on stuff besides chatting so its like just having a friend i can see and lean on for a little support which is nice, plus she's cute  I wish I knew more so I could give some nice advice, but we are here for moral support atleast... I just know that I was dx with bipolar in the beginning and it was so wrong dx for me... Focusing on trauma and the issues trauma can bring up has been a large help for me... and I think they also are agreeing with me finally and working on that side of things rather than just saying its a chemical imbalance and pushing drugs on me that dont do anything but make me gain weight or sleep grrrr I go to a community mental health clinic... they have slider scales so its more affordable to people that have financial stress... is there a program like that where you are? I don't have to pay anything and get to do it free because of my financial situation... Have you read this article? Why Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Is Often Misdiagnosed | Dissociative Living - HealthyPlace I found it interesting..... i wish meds helped me more, but i just try to deal with it hte best i can... Marijuana probably causes me to dissociate too, but I enjoy it because its better than the alternative... which is absolute hell, and where I'm at currently since I haven't had any in a while... I can't say for sure that it causes me to dissociate because honestly im still not sure if i dissociate... maybe my brain really is just broken, or dying... we will wait with you |
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#7
Dec 25, 2016, 05:48 PM
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I did go to a sliding scale clinic, but now I make too much money- ever heard of a thing? Lol Too much but not enough. I mean there was a time I qualified for free care....but the staff is so overwhelmed and you are in and out fast. Weve been depressed all day....so I took an extra 5 mg Prozac with a few beers and feel much better now. Being stuck in the wrong body does a thing to a girls mind. 
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Dec 27, 2016, 08:44 PM
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My shrink thought that I was bipolar at first, but after time when he could really see the DID, he said I wasn't truly bipolar but DID can look A LOT like bipolar with how much our moods swing. Just a comment
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#9
Dec 28, 2016, 03:14 PM
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I really think we are both. Just a few anti-pill heads in here.
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