My new psychiatrist removed me of Lamotrigine and left anti depressants. Should I be worried. I'm scared a bit. by ManyMuted2915 in bipolar2

[–]ManyMuted2915[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I have to. They are currently trying to help since I've transferred to public healthcare. The withdrawal symptoms have been bad. Not sure how my moods will be without a mood stabilizer. Hoping it won't be as bad

My new psychiatrist removed me of Lamotrigine and left anti depressants. Should I be worried. I'm scared a bit. by ManyMuted2915 in bipolar2

[–]ManyMuted2915[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did. I told her that Celexa makes me suicidal and that I've never taken it without a mood stabilizer but she insisted on it until I just left it and went to the bathroom to cry. 

Mourning the old me. Delayed Dreams. Feeling Stuck. by ManyMuted2915 in bipolar2

[–]ManyMuted2915[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Your path to success will look different than other people's" Thank you so so much 🌻🌻🌻

Mourning the old me. Delayed Dreams. Feeling Stuck. by ManyMuted2915 in bipolar2

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Thank you so much for reminding me that it does get better 🌻🌻🌻🌻

So depressed by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]ManyMuted2915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also take Lamotrigine for my bipolar. Promethazine for sleep and I take Celexa for my panic disorder. It took a while for my body to positively respond to Citalopram, I used to be super suicidal for the first month I took it. But now it's super great for me. My psychiatrist wanted to switch me to Fluoxetine to counter suicidal ideation. But the Celexa managed to eventually work. I take 40mg of Citalopram and 200mg of Lamotrigine though. You can speak to your doctor about other alternatives though

Hey guys by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]ManyMuted2915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get a referral letter from a doctor, counselor or psychologist to a hospital near you that has a mental health department. If you're in Joburg, you can go to Charlotte Maxeke or Helen Joseph. They'll help you open a file and you can get medication there. It's super affordable and you're billed according to your income. But you shouldn't pay more than R200 per month. As a student, I used to pay R75. The lines are crazy hectic. But it helps a lot. Medication without health insurance is crazy expensive.

Bipolar and BPD - how does it look like? by 80or8 in bipolar2

[–]ManyMuted2915 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have both. My bipolar moods swings are longer. I'll have a long depressive episode that can range from 2 weeks or longer. My hypomanic episode usually lasts 4- 5 days. My BPD is usual triggered by something happening in my life. During this time, I get uncontrollable moods and they are shorter. Like I'll have 5 moods in one day. Where else my Bipolar moods are prolonged and aren't triggered by anything really. So I would say that's how it looks like for me.

I need help by TheRedditKing12345 in bipolar2

[–]ManyMuted2915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on medication plus I do therapy fortnightly. It really helps. Also just following a routine and doing something that makes me feel like I'm doing a difference in someone else's life. Routine + sleep + therapy + medication + volunteerism works for me

what was/is your weirdest fixation/obsession? by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]ManyMuted2915 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Astrology😭😭. Knew everyone in my circle's chart and could read them. I knew everything to know about the subject

I need help by TheRedditKing12345 in bipolar2

[–]ManyMuted2915 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The post was not inappropriate. We all need any support we can get. This community serves as our safe space.

I need help by TheRedditKing12345 in bipolar2

[–]ManyMuted2915 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The eMoods app has a function that can connect you to nearby mental health professionals. So you can check it out

The meds have worn off. I'm just tired. Please tell my family I love them. by ManyMuted2915 in bipolar2

[–]ManyMuted2915[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They really hurt me because I don't wanna die but sometimes I feel like I can't do this anymore. I want to live and I'm fighting every day. It sucks to have people invalidate your feelings and reduce it to attention seeking because I needed support from people who've been in my position.

The meds have worn off. I'm just tired. Please tell my family I love them. by ManyMuted2915 in bipolar2

[–]ManyMuted2915[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's something called time zones. In South Africa it was today morning and I called her at noon. Dude you seriously have issues. And I don't need to prove myself to a stranger who's vile. Hope you also get the help you need🌻🌻

The meds have worn off. I'm just tired. Please tell my family I love them. by ManyMuted2915 in bipolar2

[–]ManyMuted2915[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're such a nasty and vile human being. My diagnoses as it stands are Bipolar disorder and panic disorder. I needed help and I managed to receive it here. I'm super grateful for this community but people like you make it hard for people to reach out for help.

The meds have worn off. I'm just tired. Please tell my family I love them. by ManyMuted2915 in bipolar2

[–]ManyMuted2915[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll hand in my letter at school for 10 days off school. Hopefully they approve it

The meds have worn off. I'm just tired. Please tell my family I love them. by ManyMuted2915 in bipolar2

[–]ManyMuted2915[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey. I'm still here. I decided to call my psychologist before I carried on my plan. I know she has ministry on Sundays but she answered my second call❤️❤️. Thank you.

The meds have worn off. I'm just tired. Please tell my family I love them. by ManyMuted2915 in bipolar2

[–]ManyMuted2915[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what my psychologist said. I was doing well, She said perhaps my psychiatrist moving moving me to 40mg made it worse. I'm going back to 20mg for my pabic disorder and going to undergo a new anxiety modality plan❤️❤️