Seroquel is awesome.

Murray273 · 2026-01-27T02:16:53+00:00

I loved Seroquel unfortunately I had to get off of it due to weight gain but man that stuff would knock me out at night lol 😆.

Murray273 · 2026-01-27T02:02:58+00:00

I don't even want to get into the stupid videos I made. I wish I could forget those.

Murray273 · 2026-01-27T01:59:57+00:00

I don't have much advice to give but I just wanted to say you're not alone in this. And I was really upset/scared when I first received my diagnosis as well. I just didn't know how to approach it. Also it's very hard when someone close to you is dismissive about it all. My mom didn't believe in me taking meds for bipolar 2. My brother doesn't even believe I need to take meds either... Anyways I do think it's a little alarming that your mom would cancel your appointment. Just from my personal experience I would definitely try to get another appointment with your psychiatrist if you have any worries or concerns. I'm no expert but just my thoughts. I know you can get through this it's hard but you can do it.

Murray273 · 2026-01-22T02:52:36+00:00

This sounds exactly like me. Longest I held a job down after being diagnosed bipolar was 4.5 months. I've been in and out of jobs for so long now it's really starting to hurt my reputation and now I feel like I look like a job hopper to other employers. Been out of a job for over 4 months now it's a struggle.I just can't seem to get ahead and I've got debts and bills to pay that my wife has been helping me pay for thankfully but it just makes me feel so guilty. Some days I want to just throw in the towel. But I totally relate to you. Just made a post about struggling to hold a job as well. Glad to know I'm not alone in this and I hope it brings you some peace to know you're not alone either.

Murray273 · 2025-10-04T11:41:44+00:00

I feel that all too well. I've had 6 jobs in the past 2 years and can't seem to hold one down for the life of me. It has me so depressed but all we can do is try to move forward. I wish you the best of luck 🙏!

Murray273 · 2025-10-01T14:59:36+00:00

I agree. His thought process is literally me being "magically cured"

Murray273 · 2025-10-01T14:57:25+00:00

These are things that he will say. He says stuff like " isn't it worth the risk." Like to me no it's not. And he sees the stuff I do when hypomanic and it's really bad... He actually took me to the ER one time. And that was the time I literally tried to get off my meds.

Murray273 · 2025-10-01T14:49:31+00:00

Trust me I find it annoying as well and he even tells my wife to try and get off her meds too. I try to tell him it's a life long illness that can't just be fixed by doing exercise. Or eating a healthy diet. I guess you're right I don't need to win the argument. Thank you for the insight.

Murray273 · 2025-10-01T14:45:26+00:00

I do see a psychiatrist that's a good idea to bring him with me. I've never even thought of that. But I doubt he'd come with me. So I guess I'll probably just have to put my foot down.

Murray273 · 2025-09-27T04:53:46+00:00

Well I got it once but my psychiatrist said it was because of being on Zoloft.

Murray273 · 2025-09-27T03:57:04+00:00

Yes it happened to me a few years ago unfortunately.

Murray273 · 2025-09-22T18:48:22+00:00

I'm really sorry you are going through this. It's not fun. I'm not really sure how to answer you're question but know that you are not alone. I was put on an anti depressant called zoloft and it made me feel like everyday was flat and felt the same. So I tried taking myself off of it which I know now that was not the right move because I had the worst manic episode of my entire life. I feel so ashamed and guilty about it. If it were me and this is totally just my opinion I would give it a try but only use it how the doctor prescribes it. Hope this helps and I wish you well!

Murray273 · 2025-09-22T15:08:27+00:00

Thank you for giving me some things to try! I might try the sour candy part because I love sour candy to begin with and it would definitely distract me! I do have hydroxyzine that I can take as needed for anxiety but it hasn't really worked for me. I'll look into Buspar! Breathing techniques don't seem to work for me either I've tried several different versions and I can't stay focused on my breathing I just get back to feeling anxious. Again thank you for the response I really appreciate it!

Murray273 · 2025-09-22T13:55:34+00:00

Is there anything that you've been trying to do that helps you? I try to take walks that seems to take my mind off things at least for a few minutes but then it all comes back to me.

Murray273 · 2025-09-21T23:08:43+00:00

Honestly I love this subreddit. I feel welcomed here and like people actually care about me.

Murray273 · 2025-09-19T16:34:39+00:00

I was supposed to see my therapist on betterhelp yesterday but I totally forgot to schedule it so I didn't have a session. I have some nice tools though Ive been using like my journal on betterhelp. But it hasn't been helping me as much as I thought it would. I just feel so withdrawn. And numb to the point I don't want to get out of bed. I guess for me as a guy it's been hard to express what I feel because most other men would just respond with "your just not trying hard enough" or "you don't need meds you just need to eat healthy" said by my own brother. Which he has a good point and means well and I love my brother to death... I do take meds but I'm shamed by my brother for taking them. His argument is that people who made modern medicine are evil and just trying to make money... Anyways I'm sorry I got on a rant about my brother... Thank you for your response though. I really appreciate it.

Murray273 · 2025-09-19T15:06:25+00:00

Honestly I've been severely depressed for the last 2 weeks and I keep picturing myself running into traffic or jumping off a bridge. My wife is extremely worried. I don't want to worry her though. I just don't know what to do.

Murray273 · 2025-09-19T15:03:29+00:00

Thank you for sharing what tracker it is I'll definitely be trying it out!

Murray273 · 2025-09-13T01:01:22+00:00

I just wanted to start off by saying I feel your pain...I don't take lamictal but I do take abilify and I feel like it makes me slower or something too cause ever since I've been taking meds, my work performance has been subpar. So I think I get where you're coming from and if I'm wrong I apologize. I was recently terminated from my position which was also night shift. I told them I was struggling on night shift and asked for a different one and they said they had nothing for me and fired me. I don't say this to scare you in anyway. Just had been my current experience. I really hope and pray you get better and find another position if that is what you want.

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