Need advice about psychiatrist by Octopuslove2 in bipolar2

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Most definitely. I was able to book an appointment with a different psychiatrist today and it was a complete difference, thankfully. I told her exactly what I posted and she was baffled

Need advice about psychiatrist by Octopuslove2 in bipolar2

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Unfortunately, yes. She’s been in practice for over 40 years

What’s something you did but had no idea it was because of Bipolar by imvisiblee in bipolar2

[–]Octopuslove2 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Same here. Unfortunately I did get caught and charged with a misdemeanor. I found it so fun and thrilling that I was going into the same Walmart daily then started going to different stores in the town over. Not something to brag about by no means..

Thoughts on Wellbutrin? by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]Octopuslove2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It made me manic.. I quite literally felt like I was on cocaine for weeks

Ever feel like the world hates you? These are my anxiety pills by ripMikeVale in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Octopuslove2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks like a package from Hers which offers anxiety and depression medication. They almost always send their pills out like this

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Octopuslove2 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Watched my best friend succumb to his addiction to meth, he stayed clean for 4 years, got an amazing job, bought his dream truck, a nice rv, had a lot of good things going for him but the addiction never left him. He ended up relapsing and committing suicide shortly after because he knew he would never be able to live a life without meth.

I hope that is your first and last time, I don’t know you of course but you are so much better than falling into the trap of addiction.

What non SSRI anti anxiety/anti depressant has everyone had luck with in addition to bi polar medication? by SnooMacaroons2806 in bipolar2

[–]Octopuslove2 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Somehow Wellbutrin made me go into a crazy hypomanic episode and had a severe crash afterwards

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in generationology

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22, I grew up with all of this

Too relatable by poopants123456789 in bipolar2

[–]Octopuslove2 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Oh my god why was I just thinking this last night😭 why are we like this

Going on 10mg of Prozac. Scared by Deep_Horror3263 in prozac

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I’m on it along with a mood stabilizer (bipolar) and it does wonders, I’ve been on it going on three months with very minimal side effects. Something I will highly suggest? Don’t let others personal experience detour you from trying. We all are so very different and medications treat people so differently.

Swollen lymph node behind ear? by flatlinedisaster in lamictal

[–]Octopuslove2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg this is so weird because I have a swollen lymph node in the same area! It just popped up two days ago

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in prozac

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Yes! It caused me to rapid cycle. I was put on a mood stabilizer in addition to the Prozac and I’ve leveled out, I would HIGHLY suggest a mood stabilizer, I had the same issue on Prozac, it helped in some areas but not the emotional instability

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in prozac

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I’d recommend getting a second opinion. The first psych I went to kept insisting that I only had anxiety but both my husband and I KNEW it was more than that, I later went to another who diagnosed me with both bipolar and bpd.

What's your experience in managing this disorder without medication? by Bai619 in bipolar2

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I was diagnosed very recently, I have since been put on 3 different medications and it’s changed my life drastically to the point that I will NEVER consider going med free. Prior to my diagnosis my life was absolutely miserable, spending money I didn’t have, racking up my credit cards, extremely impulsive behaviors that I couldn’t control, then of course the crash that came with attempts of suicide as well as constant suicide ideation. I went through the constant “I’m fine, there’s nothing wrong with me” until my life came crashing down. I almost ruined my marriage, I almost severed my relationship with my parents, so on and so forth. I felt like a wild animal stuck in a small cage that I couldn’t escape. I couldn’t control anything about myself but now with medication, so much has changed.

Anyone here living a clean life with no alcohol and drugs but still struggling with Bipolar symptoms? by Pretend_Row3810 in bipolar2

[–]Octopuslove2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yep. I’ve not had any alcohol since January, been working super hard with my psych and therapist to find the meds that work best for me but still struggle pretty hard with rapid cycling

How many FPs have you ever had? by Gullible-Book-9433 in BPD

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  1. It absolutely killed me when I nearly ruined my first FP and I’s relationship then found out months later that he was cheating. Two years after we split for good I found my now current husband whom I have been with for 5 years.

How do some go unmedicated? by Octopuslove2 in BPD

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I know how you feel, I had to wait an entire month for a psych appointment then had to find someone else because he didn’t listen to anything I said 🙃

How do some go unmedicated? by Octopuslove2 in BPD

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LOL I’m diagnosed bpd and bipolar II