[strugglinggirl]

I've had a really bad week. I'm depressive sza but I've been feeling really manic this past week. It's never happened before. I'm hardly sleeping, I've been really impulsive, I'm having racing thoughts and I just can't sit still. Does this sound like mania?
To top it off my voices have been a lot worse and I'm too paranoid to go outside.

[A18793715]

Yes. That's been happening to me. My doctor didn't really say anything or offer any advice or help, so I don't know what causes it. Mine only lasted a few weeks before I went back to just depressive. It hasn't happened since. I hope you feel better.

[strugglinggirl]

My pdoc just increased my antidepressant so I'm wondering if that has caused it. I'm seeing him today so hoping for some answers. I'm exhausted but just can't stop and making some stupid decisions.
The voices are telling me to do bad things at the moment and I'm trying to resist them but in my current state of mind I'm wondering how much longer I can stop myself.
I just scratched myself until I have a hole in my arm because I'm so agitated.
I just want all this to stop.

[BP2014]

Originally Posted by strugglinggirl

My pdoc just increased my antidepressant so I'm wondering if that has caused it. I'm seeing him today so hoping for some answers. I'm exhausted but just can't stop and making some stupid decisions.
The voices are telling me to do bad things at the moment and I'm trying to resist them but in my current state of mind I'm wondering how much longer I can stop myself.
I just scratched myself until I have a hole in my arm because I'm so agitated.
I just want all this to stop.

Anti-depressants made my situation worse. Specifically, SSRI's made it worse. They can push people into mania...even if you have never been diagnosed with bipolar, the medication can reveal it! Not joking. For people who do not have bipolar potential, the meds help with depression...for people who have bipolar lurking,,,the meds can invoke it. Don;t care what docs say, I have been there and I am speaking from experience.

[avlady]

i hear you BP2, my son was put on ssri's and now he switched docs because of it. hopefully they will say he has adhd as we all in the family think he has it and he does too. he resaerched it all, and came to the conclusion he has adhd and wants vavance. he said it also helps with schitzophrenia, which he thinks he may have too. does anyone else have this drug and does it help?

[strugglinggirl]

It wasn't a manic episode according to my pdoc. And it went away as quickly as it came. I'm back to my normal depressed state now.

I go into hospital tomorrow and I'm so scared. I don't want to go.

[spincera]

Originally Posted by strugglinggirl

It wasn't a manic episode according to my pdoc. And it went away as quickly as it came. I'm back to my normal depressed state now.

I go into hospital tomorrow and I'm so scared. I don't want to go.

Going into the hospital can be scary. However, it is a safe place to be. Depending upon the hospital, they usually have groups to go to that will help you with your illness. I have received coping strategies from the hospital. They also help to regulate your medications, so if you have any issues regarding your medications, then there is someone there 24/7 to help you. Plus, there are usually others there with the same issues. Being around others who know what you are going through really helps. I am a quiet person, so listening to others in groups has helped me.
I hope you have a positive experience and you receive what you need.