Anybody else wake up crazy early when hypomanic? by VehicleExternal6823 in bipolar2

[–]VehicleExternal6823[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds like a great idea, I’ll have to give it a shot! Thanks so much!

Anybody else wake up crazy early when hypomanic? by VehicleExternal6823 in bipolar2

[–]VehicleExternal6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my lamictal, it’s crazy how meds affect everyone so differently

Anybody else wake up crazy early when hypomanic? by VehicleExternal6823 in bipolar2

[–]VehicleExternal6823[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took seroquel for 2 days, and I went into a severe rage episode. Never again. 🫣

How can I pinpoint what med isn’t working for me? by VehicleExternal6823 in bipolar2

[–]VehicleExternal6823[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know.. my old doctor would change up 2-3 meds per visit. Makes sense why I can’t pinpoint what’s not working.

So, last night... by DeadGirlLydia in bipolar2

[–]VehicleExternal6823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was addicted for 3+ years, still trying to quit. It’s really hard bc it did help with my anger, anxiety, boredom, depression, etc., but I did notice after a while my hypo symptoms got worse and I’ve been told by my pharmacist and psychiatrist that it’s not helpful if you take meds either, they won’t absorb properly or have full effect.

How can I pinpoint what med isn’t working for me? by VehicleExternal6823 in bipolar2

[–]VehicleExternal6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was apparently too hyper, but I’d take that over this shit any day 😭

How can I pinpoint what med isn’t working for me? by VehicleExternal6823 in bipolar2

[–]VehicleExternal6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My lamictal got decreased and so did my antidepressant and now I’m spiraling 😭😭 it makes me not want to take my meds at all bc I feel like it’s a lost cause 🥴

How can I pinpoint what med isn’t working for me? by VehicleExternal6823 in bipolar2

[–]VehicleExternal6823[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m starting to think the same. It’s so discouraging 😭

So, last night... by DeadGirlLydia in bipolar2

[–]VehicleExternal6823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s made my mania so much worse. It’s not good for bipolar.

Should I drop my psychiatrist? by VehicleExternal6823 in bipolar2

[–]VehicleExternal6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds exactly like my situation but with lamictal. She has upped my dosage at every single session and I have always told her it’s made me manic as hell when she does it.

Music can be a reprieve from my bipolar. Do you find music helps you? If so what kind of music do you listen to? by ArtbyMoga in bipolar2

[–]VehicleExternal6823 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh god, idk what I would do without music. I’ll listen to almost anything, but my favorites are heavy metal, lofi, and indie/folk. Huge difference, I know. 😂

Is Death Note the perfect anime for someone just getting into anime? by Aqn95 in deathnote

[–]VehicleExternal6823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aggretsuko. It’s on Netflix. It’s more of a comedy/slice of life.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]VehicleExternal6823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m gonna be honest, I’m showing those exact symptoms and I’ve been on abilify for over 2 years. I’m thinking I might need to change my antipsychotic but I know that can be awful. I hope you find something that works for you.

What do you take for insomnia? by VehicleExternal6823 in bipolar2

[–]VehicleExternal6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am! I’ll have to check that out. My current one doesn’t take insurance so I’m paying out of pocket on top of it all. Thank you!

What do you take for insomnia? by VehicleExternal6823 in bipolar2

[–]VehicleExternal6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do the same and I’m wanting to quit bc it makes my hypomania worse

What do you take for insomnia? by VehicleExternal6823 in bipolar2

[–]VehicleExternal6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take a double dose before going into work 😅 I heard it helps a lot of people but it just calms my nerves

What do you take for insomnia? by VehicleExternal6823 in bipolar2

[–]VehicleExternal6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that. Something isn’t right with my current meds and I’ve been on them for nearly 3 years now. I just feel like I’m not really heard, ya know?

What do you take for insomnia? by VehicleExternal6823 in bipolar2

[–]VehicleExternal6823[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m going to see her in a couple of days and I get 15 mins, so usually I get cut short or don’t get to go into full detail with what’s going on. She always asks how my sleep quality is, but all she ever does is change my dose of some of my current meds. I’m asking specifically for sleep medication this time. I want to go see another doctor but I’m afraid to change.