[kltoomey]

My whole life I have avoided taking medications because my father used to tell me my mom was poisoning our food with medicine to make us sick. He had me convinced my mom used to try and make us sick so she could get attention for taking us to the dr.

Taking medication as an adult was always a struggle because I was genuinely scared. This irrational fear kept me from taking medication regularly, even when I needed it. That fear came to a screeching halt when I was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism in December of 2015. I'm thankful that I was diagnosed when I was because it has made taking medication for bipolar disorder ten times easier.

This is my third week of taking medication for bipolar disorder. I had a really hard time getting someone to take my insurance, so the soonest appointment I was able to get after release from the psychiatric ward (almost three weeks ago) isn't for another week.

Is it normal for me to feel so exhausted all of the time? I've been able to pinpoint my exhaustion to the times after I take Busbar. I take it three times a day.

I got used to being exhausted from the pulmonary embolism and it was easier to deal with because I knew that I would have to overcome that symptom. I don't really know what to expect with these new medicines since I still haven't been able to talk to someone about it.

Any advice?

[caretothepeople]

Originally Posted by kltoomey

My whole life I have avoided taking medications because my father used to tell me my mom was poisoning our food with medicine to make us sick. He had me convinced my mom used to try and make us sick so she could get attention for taking us to the dr.

Taking medication as an adult was always a struggle because I was genuinely scared. This irrational fear kept me from taking medication regularly, even when I needed it. That fear came to a screeching halt when I was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism in December of 2015. I'm thankful that I was diagnosed when I was because it has made taking medication for bipolar disorder ten times easier.

This is my third week of taking medication for bipolar disorder. I had a really hard time getting someone to take my insurance, so the soonest appointment I was able to get after release from the psychiatric ward (almost three weeks ago) isn't for another week.

Is it normal for me to feel so exhausted all of the time? I've been able to pinpoint my exhaustion to the times after I take Busbar. I take it three times a day.

I got used to being exhausted from the pulmonary embolism and it was easier to deal with because I knew that I would have to overcome that symptom. I don't really know what to expect with these new medicines since I still haven't been able to talk to someone about it.

Any advice?

Definitely continue with tracking your symptoms and keeping a log. If you notice more symptoms or the tiredness is becoming worse or interfering with your day-to-day life, give your psych a call to check in with them and let them know what's going on. It's better for them to be informed so that they can work with you on a treatment plan, and perhaps discuss making adjustments to the meds when you go in next week or fit you in for an earlier appointment if they think that makes sense. Hope you feel better soon.

[Lost_in_the_woods]

Buspar is not a med that I have been on..I think? I can't keep track anymore.... I second caretothepeople's advice. It is always wise to keep a daily log when starting a new med...also maybe contact your GP or cardiovascular whomever prescribes your other meds and ask if they maybe able to give you more information also out what to expect from different psych meds being added on the your other meds. If not for any other reason, I have found that health care systems are not great at communicating, so it is important to personally make sure all of ur Drs. have current up to date full med lists. Good Luck I hope it all regulates and provides some relief soon.

[kecanoe]

Buspar can be used to treat anxiety, so yes, it is not surprising that you feel exhausted after taking it. Many psych meds have side effects that get better after you have taken the med for a few weeks.
I take Buspar. I started taking it when I was really depressed so I can't remember if it made me tired. I felt tired all the time.
I would probably stay on it until I saw the psychiatrist. Keeping a log of when you dose and what you feel would probably be very helpful.

[kkrrhh]

I'm sorry to hear about the struggles you've had, with meds and otherwise.
I'm in the med adjustment hell currently, too, and Buspar is one of the meds I'm starting. It's been around 2 weeks, and yes, I've definitely been feeling sedated and blah from it, so I'd say it's normal. I'm guessing it's definitely a side effect that lessens with time and should pass, at least hopefully.