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cogladaid · Feb 28, 2021 at 12:35 PM

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OK that’s good. I have a question though about the focus because I feel like that’s a major factor that’s bothering you. Did th focus issue start with the mania or the increase in Abilify? For me th Abilify so far as I can tell gives me adhd. Thus th fish oil which increases dopamine in the pfc helps with focus. It’s a weird balance but f I go lower on meds I can become psychotic so...

I've been having trouble focusing for quite a while now. I've had some good days where I've felt normal and have been able to focus, but it's been really hard most days since my mood started shifting around.

Especially since the last couple weeks where the doctor says I sound manic. I've felt really restless and unable to focus on things for a long time.

Sometimes psychotic · Feb 28, 2021 at 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by newtus

Well some days I do BUT most days it’s just me up all night and sleep a lot during the day. It’s been like this since like maybe august

It helps to get actual sunlight like outside for fifteen minutes around noon also....same for jet lag.

Sometimes psychotic · Feb 28, 2021 at 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cogladaid

I've been having trouble focusing for quite a while now. I've had some good days where I've felt normal and have been able to focus, but it's been really hard most days since my mood started shifting around.

Especially since the last couple weeks where the doctor says I sound manic. I've felt really restless and unable to focus on things for a long time.

If it continues past when you’re stable again get tested for adhd....I don’t know for sure if it’s the APs or if it’s just a comorbidity like anxiety is, but a lot of us have both and you can get accommodations at school for it. Now If it’s just the mania it’ll go away....I had almost no memory when I was manic....I had to write everything down.

newtus · Feb 28, 2021 at 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sometimes psychotic

It helps to get actual sunlight like outside for fifteen minutes around noon also....same for jet lag.

I should’ve been doing that when it was here but in my recent defense it’s literally been raining every day since the winter storm has been gone. So like for 2 weeks now or so.

cogladaid · Feb 28, 2021 at 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sometimes psychotic

If it continues past when you’re stable again get tested for adhd....I don’t know for sure if it’s the APs or if it’s just a comorbidity like anxiety is, but a lot of us have both and you can get accommodations at school for it. Now If it’s just the mania it’ll go away....I had almost no memory when I was manic....I had to write everything down.

Yeah, I'm usually good and able to focus and get stuff done. My sister has ADHD and we figure my dad also had it so I guess there's a big chance I might have it.

But I think it's mostly because of mania right now. If I continues I'll for sure look into it.

cogladaid · Feb 28, 2021 at 12:44 PM

Ugh I got like two and a half hours until my exam and I'm here refreshing constantly and looking at my phone instead of rereading my study notes.

Sometimes psychotic · Feb 28, 2021 at 12:47 PM

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I should’ve been doing that when it was here but in my recent defense it’s literally been raining every day since the winter storm has been gone. So like for 2 weeks now or so.

Go out with an umbrella or use a sad lamp.....it’s not as good but still better than no sun.

cogladaid · Feb 28, 2021 at 01:01 PM

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Go out with an umbrella or use a sad lamp.....it’s not as good but still better than no sun.

My sister has a SAD lamp somewhere but my doctor says it might not be a great idea to use because it could set off mania in some people.

Sometimes psychotic · Feb 28, 2021 at 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cogladaid

My sister has a SAD lamp somewhere but my doctor says it might not be a great idea to use because it could set off mania in some people.

You cant use it more than about 15-30 minutes....my doc was against them but later said if you use them carefully it’s ok because it’s one of the few things to treat bipolar depression effectively....

cogladaid · Feb 28, 2021 at 01:21 PM

I've written exams before while majorly depressed, but I don't think I've done one while hypo or manic. WIsh me luck! I got an hour to get my **** together.

Sometimes psychotic · Feb 28, 2021 at 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cogladaid

I've written exams before while majorly depressed, but I don't think I've done one while hypo or manic. WIsh me luck! I got an hour to get my **** together.

Good luck

WastingAsparagus · Feb 28, 2021 at 01:49 PM

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I've written exams before while majorly depressed, but I don't think I've done one while hypo or manic. WIsh me luck! I got an hour to get my **** together.

Good luck!

WastingAsparagus · Feb 28, 2021 at 01:51 PM

I, for my part, am still trying to find the right balance of meds. I am seeing another pdoc tomorrow since my relationship with my other pdoc (the one I've stayed with for a while) has soured.

I don't know what the new one will recommend but I'm pretty nervous about the appointment tomorrow. I hope they don't screw up my meds. Or want to screw up my meds.

I still get really, really tired in the mornings though my depression has improved significantly.

WastingAsparagus · Feb 28, 2021 at 01:51 PM

Oh and part of me just wonders if I should stay with the old pdoc but part of me doesn't. I hate being so confused about things!

WastingAsparagus · Feb 28, 2021 at 01:56 PM

Like, I wonder if just taking more olanzapine would help my decision making. I don't know.

Sometimes psychotic · Feb 28, 2021 at 02:10 PM

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Like, I wonder if just taking more olanzapine would help my decision making. I don't know.

I forget if I asked but have you been evaluated for ADHD? The olanzapine increase would probably not help unless you’re actively psychotic and that’s what causing the issue.

Desoxyn · Feb 28, 2021 at 02:24 PM

My sister asked me what I'm doing today and I told her that I'm going to organize. But I actually have no idea what the hell I'm doing.

She never asked me what I'm doing today.. And this is the first day of the project lol..

Maybe when the stimulants kick in, I'll be more clear minded.

I basically need to set goals and prioritize.

Blue_Bird · Feb 28, 2021 at 04:03 PM

Had a good time with my friend today, plus I got to see his cat

cogladaid · Feb 28, 2021 at 05:18 PM

I think the exam went well. My manic energy helped me bull-**** some things hahaha. Maybe not perfect but I think I got a good mark.

WastingAsparagus · Feb 28, 2021 at 05:48 PM

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I forget if I asked but have you been evaluated for ADHD? The olanzapine increase would probably not help unless you’re actively psychotic and that’s what causing the issue.

No I haven’t been evaluated for ADHD. That would likely be the culprit though. I’ve had these terrible problems with impulsivity and inability to make decisions. My pdoc always thought it was psychosis related. I personally don’t think it is related to psychosis because I haven’t had any other symptoms of psychosis.

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cogladaid Elder Member Since Jul 2015 Location: Nowhere Posts: 5,565 8	Feb 28, 2021 at 12:44 PM #446 Ugh I got like two and a half hours until my exam and I'm here refreshing constantly and looking at my phone instead of rereading my study notes.
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cogladaid Elder Member Since Jul 2015 Location: Nowhere Posts: 5,565 8	Feb 28, 2021 at 01:21 PM #450 I've written exams before while majorly depressed, but I don't think I've done one while hypo or manic. WIsh me luck! I got an hour to get my **** together.
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WastingAsparagus Student of Life Member Since Mar 2014 Location: South America Posts: 4,658 10 2,911 hugs given	Feb 28, 2021 at 01:51 PM #454 Oh and part of me just wonders if I should stay with the old pdoc but part of me doesn't. I hate being so confused about things! __________________ "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it!”
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WastingAsparagus Student of Life Member Since Mar 2014 Location: South America Posts: 4,658 10 2,911 hugs given	Feb 28, 2021 at 01:56 PM #455 Like, I wonder if just taking more olanzapine would help my decision making. I don't know. __________________ "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it!”
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Desoxyn Metaphysic Member Since Aug 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 12,980 (SuperPoster!) 7 4,908 hugs given	Feb 28, 2021 at 02:24 PM #457 My sister asked me what I'm doing today and I told her that I'm going to organize. But I actually have no idea what the hell I'm doing. She never asked me what I'm doing today.. And this is the first day of the project lol.. Maybe when the stimulants kick in, I'll be more clear minded. I basically need to set goals and prioritize.
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Blue_Bird Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2013 Location: Hogwarts Posts: 36,723 (SuperPoster!) 10 14.3k hugs given	Feb 28, 2021 at 04:03 PM #458 Had a good time with my friend today, plus I got to see his cat __________________ My Blog: https://livingwithachaoticmind.wordpress.com/ R.I.P mom 8/6/55-1/15/16 “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
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cogladaid Elder Member Since Jul 2015 Location: Nowhere Posts: 5,565 8	Feb 28, 2021 at 05:18 PM #459 I think the exam went well. My manic energy helped me bull-**** some things hahaha. Maybe not perfect but I think I got a good mark.
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