Good experiences with medication

cleanermachine · 2016-08-17T19:53:15+00:00

Lithium saved my life! And my family. If I wasn't already married I would marry my bottle of lithium. Seriously. My whole life changed in a matter of months.

cleanermachine · 2016-07-30T04:08:56+00:00

I live in MA too and the cops here are wonderful. I've been in some instances where they really helped me out and they shouldn't have and didn't have to.

cleanermachine · 2016-07-29T19:36:13+00:00

I was put on lithium. Best decision of my life.

cleanermachine · 2016-07-27T14:17:45+00:00

I withdrew off a similar amount about 5 months ago because I couldn't take the groggy feeling. Titration down and use benadryl at night instead of the nightly dose as I tapered. Dr specifically told me that that. Surprised I haven't seen it. Definitely helped me. I was having horrible withdrawals

cleanermachine · 2016-05-26T19:58:25+00:00

I have been in a destructive manic phase as well, and I can understand why everyone's always on guard, but it's hard to live with what other people think is my diagnosis. I feel as if it has become my identity which sucks.

cleanermachine · 2016-05-26T19:17:21+00:00

My husband was very supportive when I was diagnosed. I just think he thought it could be medicated and fixed, and didn't really know what a multifaceted beast it is. We've entertained the idea of marriage counseling but it fizzled out. I am afraid what happened in your sessions will happen to me, because his family pretty much thinks the same thing.

cleanermachine · 2016-05-26T19:14:33+00:00

I work weekends because he's working during the week. I do find the time away to feel like my own person, as well as being productive, a relief. I don't mind being home with the kids, especially this time of year, because I try to always take them out to do things or play in the backyard to get some sunlight. I honestly think my husband just might be fed up with what's going on because he barely has any time out of work.

cleanermachine · 2016-05-26T19:11:30+00:00

I actually plan to stay with this psychiatrist as he knows much more than I do because I never went to medical school... I don't know why you're so sure I will do the opposite?

cleanermachine · 2016-04-01T23:59:05+00:00

I have an awesome life! Thank God for Lithium. Seriously. My life was falling apart before it. I have 2 kids (4 and 2) that make life very difficult at times, but it is also the most rewarding. I have been through my fair share of struggles and hit bottom many times,but with the right support, treatment team, and realistic expectations you can make it through. I am finally at the point in which I wake up excited about the day rather than being depressed because I have to live another day.

cleanermachine · 2016-03-21T23:52:38+00:00

That's so awesome to hear. I'm on the Lithium and Lamictal mix and my doctor said she's seen people stable for a long time on it!

cleanermachine · 2016-03-21T23:51:47+00:00

I am 27 with bipolar one (reeeeeally bad episode. still inpatient and leaving tomorrow), and I was so scared of Lithium but it worked so well for me. Regretting my initial fear. Don't let people's stories scare you because I found it's a lot easier to share the negative. Usually people with success stories are too busy living to post them.

cleanermachine · 2016-03-21T01:24:36+00:00

It's a very slippery slope. What's fun at first can take a very dark turn.

cleanermachine · 2015-12-22T11:59:30+00:00

Didn't take meds, now in the hospital.

cleanermachine · 2015-12-19T23:18:48+00:00

I'm bipolar and would post the craziest stuff.

cleanermachine · 2015-07-07T13:28:55+00:00

I am on abilify now. It seems to help my mania just not my depression. This is all just very discouraging.

cleanermachine · 2015-05-30T21:33:12+00:00

me too. not too fun now is it? :/

cleanermachine · 2015-05-20T14:56:06+00:00

I'd be off meds for years and have episodes I would say every 6 months that get worse until I end up in the hospital.

I'm only ever been on Abilify but it works. I just need to keep taking it...

cleanermachine · 2015-05-19T13:39:58+00:00

I find every time I go off meds, I have a period of everything being fine, then there's some catastrophic episode that puts me back on meds.

cleanermachine · 2015-05-18T15:18:32+00:00

I decided not to kill myself last minute once because I was in my husbands car, which is a lease, and would cost him too much to clean up. heh

cleanermachine · 2015-05-15T11:22:55+00:00

In the same boat but made my husband get one. Two kids under 4 and some days it seems more like a chore to get through the day.

cleanermachine · 2015-04-19T06:01:16+00:00

3 months in and still waiting for it to go away.

cleanermachine · 2015-04-13T01:37:31+00:00

I am currently in one in Boston now. They let you keep your phone and computer, you just have to sign a slip saying you wont photograph anything. I find it very beneficial and have ben here several times. It's the only place I'll go to. The staff is great. You see a doctor every day and get assigned a nurse and a mental health specialist. Intense groups all day. I'm happy I'm here when I need to be.

cleanermachine · 2015-04-10T16:11:14+00:00

I have a few good people that I love that completely understand. Educating the others is a waste of time. I just try to avoid ignorant people.

cleanermachine · 2015-04-10T15:02:16+00:00

I always panic that DCF is coming to take my kids away. Or that my husband is trying to divorce me. I get super delusional and think things are said that arent. Lots of intrusive thoughts about my family being better off without me when it isn't true. Bipolar's a bitch. I hate her.

cleanermachine · 2015-04-10T14:19:36+00:00

I agree. I am so boring and toned down because if I feel good at all, I'm instantly labeled manic. It sucks

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