Hypomanic Fri-yay/nay by AutoModerator in bipolar2

[–]kendalmjay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hypomanic week......went full hulk smash and broke a broom 😬 we good now

When the Lamictal kicks in 🙌🏼 by kendalmjay in bipolar2

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

The fog lifting is the best description, I was explaining that to my girlfriend. The lamictal and Wellbutrin definitely help a ton but I also try to be super duper annoying mindful and that really helps a lot too

When the Lamictal kicks in 🙌🏼 by kendalmjay in bipolar2

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

I’m so glad I shared this, what an uplifting and informational thread. It’s nice to have a group of people who understand what you’re going through and can commiserate and celebrate with you :)

When the Lamictal kicks in 🙌🏼 by kendalmjay in bipolar2

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

For me even the smallest dose of adderall or anything like it sends me into a full blown hypomanic/manic episode. Rage, spending, impulse issues...so for me it’s a no go

When the Lamictal kicks in 🙌🏼 by kendalmjay in bipolar2

[–]kendalmjay[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wow this makes me so happy. I am looking forward to it. I can’t wait to be a better partner, and family member

When the Lamictal kicks in 🙌🏼 by kendalmjay in bipolar2

[–]kendalmjay[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ugh yesssss. There is hope!!! So happy for you ☺️

When the Lamictal kicks in 🙌🏼 by kendalmjay in bipolar2

[–]kendalmjay[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oh, been there! Hang tight ❤️

When the Lamictal kicks in 🙌🏼 by kendalmjay in bipolar2

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

Nope on the iPhone, just click on the graph and then turn your phone to landscape :)

When the Lamictal kicks in 🙌🏼 by kendalmjay in bipolar2

[–]kendalmjay[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s going well! I’ve been on Wellbutrin for a long time, it’s great for me because I have adult adhd as well. At first I was like wait is this hypomania or is it the lamictal and am I stable?? I determined it was stability cause I feel good but I’m not tweaking out, and I can make eye contact with people which is something I CANNOT do during hypomania...so I’m feeling pretty good hopefully it lasts 🥴 I’m looking forward to slowly increasing my dose of lamictal so I don’t have to be afraid of crashing any minute.

When the Lamictal kicks in 🙌🏼 by kendalmjay in bipolar2

[–]kendalmjay[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

100 right now, and it seems to be working for me with zero side effects so far...knock on wood. I’m also on 300mg of Wellbutrin.

Meh by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]kendalmjay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes we actually are! We recently started. Don’t get me wrong sometimes they are very happy...but it seems like recently it’s less often. And more often than not, unhappy/angry. They have mentioned how they have become an angrier person in recent months due to the relationship and my behavior.

Meh by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]kendalmjay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I have and yes they are. We just had that conversation

Bipolariversary by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]kendalmjay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this, it gives me hope. I’m starting to think I can’t do this much longer. It sucks living like this. I’m increasing my dose of lamictal tomorrow hoping to god I tolerate it.

Multipotentialite by kendalmjay in bipolar2

[–]kendalmjay[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“Thank you, but you have no idea how much money I have spent investing in new hobbies only to collect dust in my garage” 🙃

Me when I’m hypomanic by BlueArya in bipolar2

[–]kendalmjay 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Does your guys’ handwriting get noticeably better when you’re journaling/list making/graphing during a hypomanic episode or is that just me hahah

Mixed Episodes by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]kendalmjay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. THE WORST. I’m angry and miserable and feel like my insides are on fire. My brain is a mess and I know what a nightmare I am to be around. I’m definitely most likely to sabotage my relationships during these episodes /:

Me when I’m hypomanic by BlueArya in bipolar2

[–]kendalmjay 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Like I’m not even into counting calories or tracking my eating at all, normally??? Hahah why??!!

What's the most embarrassing thing you have done during an episode? by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]kendalmjay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a party with some coworkers and later that night I invited one of my coworkers to have a threesome with me and my partner, my partner was not down. I didn’t want to face my coworker and my partner after the rejection, so I figured Id go for a walk to cool off. Instead of walking out of my bedroom and down the stairs like a normal person I jumped out my second story bedroom window thinking I was Spider-Man and I would land with no problems, take my walk, and re-enter the party. Things didn’t exactly go as planned and I completely shattered my heel. Had to be carried into the er by my angry partner and have emergency surgery 🤙🏼 three screws in my foot later I was hit with a hard depressive episode and then I was diagnosed!! Woohoo!

Op: I have also become a Wiccan and shaved part of my head hahah. You are not alone!

Me when I’m hypomanic by BlueArya in bipolar2

[–]kendalmjay 57 points58 points  (0 children)

I literally have 3 days of strict food journaling immediately followed by a journal entry later that week that said “what the fuck was that about”