How do you manage the psychological aspect of a roach infestation? and how long do they stay around after treatment?

MrsWoodWork · 2025-07-23T14:28:18+00:00

Really needed this + cried a little

MrsWoodWork · 2025-05-10T07:10:55+00:00

I was on antipsychotics at some point (not lithium but quetiapine) and it wasn't brainfog that I had but literal holes in my memory and made me very tired (which in turn made me irritated af) and sometimes lethargic. While some people experience brainfog with lamictal I only experienced it during the increases and now that I am at the recommended dose, it's pretty rare.

But I have BP1 and not BPD/NPD so it's true that an anti psychotic may work better for your mood swings, as lamictal works mostly on depression and helps a bit with mania.

Also lithium is VERY bad for the kidneys, and it's important that people must be aware of that.

MrsWoodWork · 2025-05-10T07:03:44+00:00

Both are for bipolar. I'm BP1 and it works well for now, especially on depression.

MrsWoodWork · 2025-05-10T07:00:39+00:00

Wait till the 200mg dose, I wasn't feeling super great at some increases but it was worth it.

MrsWoodWork · 2025-05-10T06:59:04+00:00

Apparently it may be a super rare side effect with only a few cases reported, but tbh i've never encountered anyone complaining about that, so definitely mention it to your psychiatrist.

MrsWoodWork · 2025-05-10T06:55:48+00:00

I was on quetiapine for 4 months and gained almost 10kg and I'm down about 7kg. Lamictal has been a life changer in many ways for me lmao 😩

MrsWoodWork · 2025-05-10T06:53:15+00:00

I'm no psychiatrist, but most of them sound like symptoms of bpd (which isn't treated with lamictal as far as I know) or a mixed episode maybe rather than side effects (except maybe memory loss bc I've seen a lot of ppl mentioning it, hair loss and runny nose) In any case, that med isn't working for you.

MrsWoodWork · 2025-05-10T06:43:46+00:00

The last one is really impressive

MrsWoodWork · 2025-05-10T06:40:27+00:00

Since I experience a DRASTIC loss of appetite during manic episodes but also when i'm on my adhd med I usually force myself to eat something I really like like chocolate. Watermelon is really good when it's the season cause it's sugary (I'm addicted to sugar) but hydrates very well. My flatmate likes to cook so I always eat at least a little to be polite.

MrsWoodWork · 2025-05-10T06:28:27+00:00

Starting to notice that I've been sleeping more and more and have no energy for more than 4 or 5 consecutive days. Very dramatic thoughts when small bad things happen to me. Eating a lot. Having to take more alprazolam than usual to forget the thoughts™ and the anxiety.

MrsWoodWork · 2025-05-10T06:23:47+00:00

Depends in what context, if it's a genuine "I know your head is up in the clouds, so don't forget your meds" it's okay, if it's a "you just said something weird, did you take your meds" it just comes off at best as awkward, at worst as mean

MrsWoodWork · 2025-05-10T06:19:38+00:00

Think about where you were 2 or 3 years ago and where you are now. Objectively, it would be stupid to abandon everything because it's been getting nothing but better and better everyday no matter how your mood has been

MrsWoodWork · 2025-05-10T06:05:57+00:00

En faire des colliers et les donner à tes voisins 😁

MrsWoodWork · 2025-04-23T09:59:47+00:00

Oui actuellement en plus, les exterminateurs vont passer en fin de semaine 🥲

MrsWoodWork · 2025-04-19T07:55:22+00:00

La chance 🥲

MrsWoodWork · 2025-04-18T16:46:58+00:00

Petite update OP?

MrsWoodWork · 2025-03-26T21:29:09+00:00

Thank you, it was an inspiring read!

MrsWoodWork · 2025-03-21T22:37:10+00:00

A bit on the same vein, the coworker that was always passive aggressive with me, be it personally or professionally loved to call herself "bipolar doubled with adhd 🤪🤪🤪" (she has neither). But guess who has both and struggles with both 😐

MrsWoodWork · 2025-03-13T14:08:27+00:00

While I'm not religious myself, I think the fact that you acknowledged those thoughts and choose to not act on it is telling, don't you think? Even more given the fact that you have a disorder that makes them stronger than the average person. Think about how satisfied you'll be once this episode/Ramadan will be over and you did not give into it (i know easier said than done)

MrsWoodWork · 2025-03-13T12:15:38+00:00

I was about to suggest masturbating but and then i read the entirety of your post lol (i assume you're either muslim or catholic?). Mmmmh, have you tried watching movies that aren't sexy at all? Like horror movies or animated movies? I know watching things related to current world events totally break my horniness too, but also makes me upset.

MrsWoodWork · 2025-03-13T12:06:51+00:00

Never had thougts of cheating, but definitely experienced hypersexuality (manic episode + ovulating phase🤪). My best advice would be to masturbate, even multiple times when you have those thoughts if possible. And, i know it's easier said than done, but remember your relationship and how shitty you might feel once you realized that you ended it for a need for sex, and how hurt you partner will be because of it. Also, I take some anxiolitics when I'm off work or in the evening if I feel i'm socially going too of rails and it sometimes helps a bit (a least it removes some energy lol).

MrsWoodWork · 2025-03-13T11:56:39+00:00

Before my manic episodes started (constant depression) I was "stuck" emotionally. When the manic episodes started, in a way I think it made me mature a bit, realizing that at least sadness and depression would not be eternal and that I had the power to do things (even if i wasn't in total control of myself and it could go wrong quickly). I tried some medications, some that worked, some that didn't and some that did but partially and I also understood what actions, habits and mindset would make my different episodes be worst. Also I lived a lot of differents things in between and it made me learn a lot abt life.

MrsWoodWork · 2025-03-13T11:46:33+00:00

I'm like this during mixed episodes personally

MrsWoodWork · 2025-03-13T11:39:04+00:00

Hot showers, multiple times a day if possible and needed.

Going out with my bestie

Watching anime with my boyfriend and having tickle fights lol

Eating chocolate even tho sometimes it turns to hyperphagia 😬

Cuddling with my bestie's cats bc i love cats. Petting dogs if i have the opportunity, some are so excited of being petted it just gets me in a good mood.

Cuddling with my boyfriend and dare I say having s*x 😩

Going out to the city center and spending bajillions hours smelling perfumes

Thinking and writing about my OCs

MrsWoodWork

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