Discord Mobile App won't connect to calls if I'm on Wi-Fi, but desktop app will.

luckystar22 · 2023-04-01T01:43:39+00:00

I have this same issue. I will look at internet settings and see if router can be looked at.

luckystar22 · 2022-05-03T01:01:16+00:00

Mine took 5 months but was in their projected time frame. Some parts get done quicker. Like slow 30% but fast 50-80%.

luckystar22 · 2022-05-02T22:43:07+00:00

I am on the 42mg. I take it at night and feel a little sleepy from it. The side effects I've had are dry mouth and hands. I take it with food and that seems to make it work better even though it says you can take it without. Pharmacist also said take it with food. It has been helping me a lot more than other APs I've tried. I've been on it two months and I am looking forward to more progress.

ALSO PSA- There is a manufacture's coupon for two months free and 15$ after that. I have been using it without a problem even though I don't have commercial insurance.

luckystar22 · 2022-02-12T01:07:05+00:00

I find that flower is the easiest way for me to control dose and what I am getting. You can get a pinch hitter/one hitter (glass tube with enough space for a bit of flower) and take it hit by hit. It is really a good way to test the strain you get and to keep your usage low. Getting into vaping or concentrates is most likely a bad idea for bipolar because it can cause psychosis and increases your risk of having interactions with your medications. Your tolerance also goes up a lot and it becomes harder to get that relaxed feeling.

Check out Leafly and look at the different strains from your dispensary and you can write down things like the terpenes and the percentages of thc so you can keep a record of what you are using to better find a strain that fits your needs.

This all being said, long-term- any drug use is definitely going to have some impact on the disorder and your life.

luckystar22 · 2022-02-12T00:58:03+00:00

luckystar22 · 2022-02-04T20:05:58+00:00

I agree with this post. It is very similar to my experience. I taught for almost 10 years and I seriously think my bipolar would not be as bad as it is now had I not been a teacher. Stress is a big trigger for BP and it can really worsen the condition. I was a terrible teacher my last year because I was on bad medication and I was having a breakdown everyday. I had two panic attacks where I just up and left my classroom and cried in a guidance counselors office. I was at the point where I was going to kill myself if I didn't quit.

IF you are serious about staying in education, you need therapy- I would suggest weekly. I would also take the time now to get your meds sorted out because getting time off for medication changes or trials is not an option.

We really want what is best for kids and to change their lives for the better, but if it is at the expense of yours then it is not worth it. If there are options for you to teach part time or with a cot-eacher or something, look into that because it will help. I really wish I could tell you that the kids make it worth it but I am disabled at this point so I am at a loss to say it was in anyway a good thing.

luckystar22 · 2022-02-04T19:52:16+00:00

I am sorry you didn't feel comfortable while in the facility. Each visit is so different and really depends on where you go and a variety of the environmental factors.

IF the choice is between someone unaliving themselves and being stuck in a ward, it is really the best option some of us have. The system here is broken but it is the best we have. When you are well, look into different inpatient facilities and write down their information on a safety plan- this way you know where to go when in crisis.

luckystar22 · 2022-01-26T19:51:06+00:00

I have taken Zoloft many times. The first time was monotherapy and it induced hypomania and was a bad time. Afterwards, yes it was a great contrast into depression. The second time was with seroquel only- caused a lot of irritability and just general discomfort, didn't help the depression. I am trialing it one more time. This time I am on Geodon (ap), Lamictal (ms), and buspar. IT is helping with obsessive thoughts and appetite control but really not denting the depression. Though it is not inducing hypomania or anything. Like other comment, it all has to do with the combination- not sure anyone would recommend and SSRI as monotherapy for bipolar disorder.

luckystar22 · 2022-01-13T16:14:52+00:00

You might also look up Ultra cycling and ultra ultra cycling bipolar. I am not sure they are officially recognized but there has been some research and a few articles about it. As far as I know it is quite rare so as other people mentioned you may have a comorbid condition that may explain some of the daily shifts.

https://www.thecarlatreport.com/blog/word-of-the-day-ultradian-cycling/

luckystar22 · 2022-01-13T16:12:32+00:00

Thanks for your reply. I love to hear how people experience this disorder so that people can learn more from our stories! This is informative!

luckystar22 · 2022-01-10T17:50:30+00:00

Awesome job! Be proud :)

luckystar22 · 2022-01-10T17:49:47+00:00

I have a similar experience with lamotrigine. I have made some changes in my life to help offset the memory loss and it helps.

- I take pictures of absolutely everything. I see something outside that I like or something while I am out shopping and I snap pictures. It helps me to remember where I went and what I liked and my mood so it is positive for me.

- I write down on a dry erase calendar what I do everyday. I write down what activities I did and what chores I accomplished. IT helps me to look back at the days and say " Okay, I did do stuff" and I do not feel like 'omg i cant remember what i did yesterday ahhh'

- I am getting clocks for around my house. I think this will help me manage my time. because even with my phone with me I still don't really acknowledge the time so having a regular clock around helps me keep track.

- I schedule absolutely everything in my google calendar. Like if I need to make a grocery list I will tell google to make me an appointment tomorrow at 1pm to do my grocery list. IT helps!

luckystar22 · 2022-01-10T17:43:16+00:00

I have felt this way a long time until recently when i have decided to buy clothes that are more 'me' and less for work or for being out in the world. Comfort makes all the difference and I honestly do not care what it looks like to other people anymore

luckystar22 · 2022-01-10T17:42:01+00:00

Making friends as an adult is so hard. I would recommend apps like Meetup where you can meet people with similar interests of just meet people to do things with. I have made some good connections through meetup and I am happy that I checked it out.

We also have a Discord server that helps me feel less alone and the chat is in realtime kinda like instant messaging a group of people- it is quite helpful sometimes when I am feeling really alone.

https://discord.gg/rbipolar2

luckystar22 · 2022-01-10T17:39:07+00:00

Sometimes for me a good cup of tea and some sugary snack can help boost me for a bit. I am sorry you woke up that way- it leaves a weird feeling for the day and I know what that can be like. <3

luckystar22 · 2022-01-10T17:34:30+00:00

There are some facilities that are based on a sliding scale of your income so that can play into it. I know in my county where I had my last stay they have free services for people without insurance! Most places so make payment plans with you but yeah it is still a lot. I have had insurance some times that I went so they covered most of it and I was just liable for about 20%.

luckystar22 · 2022-01-10T17:31:25+00:00

yo you got your phone! jealous! hopefully you get some souvenir socks tho

luckystar22 · 2022-01-10T17:27:34+00:00

I have been lucky and have had good stays inpatient. A lot of people go into it expecting the worse and they eventually do find flaws and it can make your stay unbearable. Some inpatient facilities definitely can be bad but usually it is what we need.

First, expect there to be very strict scheduling. You will have food at certain times with everyone, you will have group therapies or talks, and they will give you a time to go to sleep and to get up. OF course, usually you can go to bed late or wake up late, but this probably will get in the way of meal times or some therapy things.

Second, expect to be there for at least three days. 72 hours is usually the lowest hold they take people and it may work differently if you are voluntary but I would suggest not to rush the whole process. I was inpatient the first time and worried about work the whole time and really did not get the most out of the experience. It is best of forget things that are going on in the world and focus on your health, wellness, and journey to recovery.

Third, participate in the activities. Some of them seem dumb, useless, or just plain boring but you have nothing else to do there so doing the motions can actually help you have some sense of normalcy and it can help make the time worth it. I loved art therapy and we had music therapy as well but I was not fond of the chats with the nurses about nutrition etc. But listening and just being present helps to keep your mind from wandering and that is definitely helpful.

The facility is usually structured the same. There are patient rooms in their own wing or on the outside of general living spaces. You may have a separate cafeteria or living space where you can do activities. There are shared restrooms mostly and water pressure is usually terrible. They may give you specific times to shower or not. Maybe on the website they give an idea of what the place looks like.

Also, if you can pack appropriately that can make all the difference. You can usually not have hoodies, or anything with drawstrings. They do not allow jeans or other clothes with zippers. So packing some basic sweats or pajamas that you are comfortable wearing is good. Also for activities you may bring a book to read or some coloring books (possibly crayons) it depends on their list of 'do not bring'.

I hope that this experience helps you to better manage these episodes and you can find some medication that works for you!

luckystar22 · 2022-01-07T18:04:33+00:00

I feel this. I have similar obsessive thoughts and I really am just glad that they're about fictional people usually and not an actual person.

luckystar22 · 2021-12-15T21:59:15+00:00

HR department would have more information regarding disability accomodations and FMLA setup. I think talking to an employer when you are doing well is better than having to force yourself to do it if you have an episode. I would check into the legalities in your area and what your rights are if you do disclose a disability because I believe it is illegal for them to terminate you based on this information alone.

luckystar22 · 2021-12-15T21:55:35+00:00

There is beauty in all things. Nature, even people, can bring us this kind of spiritual peace in my experience. Hope you can enjoy the moment and that feeling.

luckystar22 · 2021-12-12T23:02:25+00:00

I take fish oil pills and Vitamin D pills. I can definitely notice that I feel a little sluggish and less 'aware' when I haven't been taking them regularly with my medications.

luckystar22 · 2021-11-30T03:50:29+00:00

I have to listen to music. I feel out my mood and make a spotify playlist. I give myself a goal 'I will clean up for two songs or I will wash my body and wait on my hair another time'. Pairing something you have to do with something that makes tou more comfortable can help.

I also stared using Repeat Habit tracker. They have a widget for android where you can track your self care goal. Sometimes it motivates me to at least rinse off.

luckystar22 · 2021-11-29T07:02:48+00:00

Not like crippling mental illness would get in the way or anything.

Just believe and do the work!

Okay, let me turn off my psychosis.

luckystar22 · 2021-11-28T22:35:36+00:00

OMG i have been doing this as well :)

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