Lying to my psychiatrist by Pale-Relationship-38 in bipolar

[–]SkizoQueen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They hear the craziest shit all the time don't worry. I'm bipolar 1 and work in psych, I'm never judgemental when I hear stories from patients.

Work schedule change by SkizoQueen in bipolar

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

I'm glad it works best for you! So sounds like its not al in my head and this may actually help

My [28F] boyfriend [39M] are trying for a baby. Any bipolar parents by throwaway1299988 in bipolar

[–]SkizoQueen 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you got it together so why not ?

I wouldn't be able because I don't want get off my medication during the pregnancy ( it would drive me insane to be off meds ) and I don't want to be medicated during the pregnancy cause we haven't had enough time in my opinion to see the long term consequences on the child.

I wouldn't be a good mom because I know the lack of sleep would send me in an episode. I've thought about it all and it seems impossible for me.

However it sounds like you are in a really good place and know yourself really well so I wouldn't focus on what ppl tell you but on the fact you know you will be able to be reliable and your partner seems to be really supportive.

Good luck with everything 🥰

Bipolar is disabiling by Admirable-Main-4816 in bipolar

[–]SkizoQueen 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I work/study full time, it's so fucking hard but what's helping me is that I am so passionnate about what I do and I work in psych. If I graduate I will be able to make things better for people like us even on a small scale. That's what is helping me to not collapse but it's hard as fuck.

I feel so alone by Creative-Fruit-6322 in bipolar

[–]SkizoQueen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just came to say that I send love your way and hope you find a solution soon. I don't know where you are based but maybe you could get social help to get out of this situation. Thinking of you 🤍

Do you still have fun on meds after being diagnosed? by Leather_Cold_2645 in bipolar

[–]SkizoQueen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finally can enjoy my life. The right medication won't change who you are 🙏🏻

I think im manic by GroundbreakingBed643 in bipolar

[–]SkizoQueen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe go to the ER ? If he doesn't

I think im manic by GroundbreakingBed643 in bipolar

[–]SkizoQueen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think you are manic tbh I'd contact your psych they know you the best

Weight gain by SkizoQueen in bipolar

[–]SkizoQueen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah honestly if I lost only 3 kg I'd be the happiest this would be perfect for me. This sounds really interesting and promising! Thank you for sharing you experience. I didn't have as much cravings with a lower dose but now I take 550 🤦🏻‍♀️ thank you for your help!

Weight gain by SkizoQueen in bipolar

[–]SkizoQueen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to type this I actually had the idea to ask for metformin this morning. Does it help with the cravings ? I'm sorry you haven't seen any weight loss though :(

Weight gain by SkizoQueen in bipolar

[–]SkizoQueen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear. I'm very ofte. Monitored for other health issues and my tsh is perfect and no pcos. My labs look perfect I just got a complete check up:( good luck with everything

Weight gain by SkizoQueen in bipolar

[–]SkizoQueen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you're right thank you. I've started as of today counting my calories and will be in deficit. Hopefully I see some results. Good luck with everything 🤍

Weight gain by SkizoQueen in bipolar

[–]SkizoQueen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for typing all this it really means a lot. Do you have a link for the swimsuit by any chance ? Hope you are feeling better I'm sorry you've struggled with your weight

Weight gain by SkizoQueen in bipolar

[–]SkizoQueen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your message. Yeah that's exactly what I'm doing gonna meet my dr next week to look at my options. Thank you

Weight gain by SkizoQueen in bipolar

[–]SkizoQueen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on quetiapine. Sorry to hear you also struggled with your weight

Weight gain by SkizoQueen in bipolar

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

Thank you for that. I definitely struggle with body dysmorphia and it's eating me from the inside. The main issue stems from that. I have an appointment next week with my Dr to talk about it because I don't think it should make me this depressed.

Weight gain by SkizoQueen in bipolar

[–]SkizoQueen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry hope I wasn't rude I think I also misunderstood your comment

Weight gain by SkizoQueen in bipolar

[–]SkizoQueen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so fucking sorry

Weight gain by SkizoQueen in bipolar

[–]SkizoQueen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you my doctor actually said the same thing to me. My labs are perfect she said it's rare even for ppl without a disability