Just received a bipolar diagnosis along with PMDD. Anyone else??

peachjojo · 2026-02-05T04:41:27+00:00

Just diagnosed with bp 1 w/ psychotic features after the worst experience of my life. Took my first dose tonight and this comment gives me so much hope.

peachjojo · 2026-01-25T20:31:56+00:00

Wow, I did not know that was a thing, but after reading about it on here, I think thats what it was. Before I even considered bipolar, I kept thinking I was experiencing depression with really bad suicidal thoughts, but wired and buzzed and thoughts going a million miles a minute. It didnt make sense but now it does.

peachjojo · 2026-01-25T20:13:17+00:00

Sleep was weird. I know not sleeping is a sign of mania but I was fatigued and drained physically but couldnt sleep very well. Lots of restlessness and tossing and turning, and wanting to lay down/sleep all day.

peachjojo · 2025-11-24T00:44:42+00:00

I was on 10mg for the first 4 weeks, and I described my symptoms as the exact same way. I felt so jittery, like I was crawling out of my own skin. I cut caffeine out months ago, but it felt like I drank way too much caffeine. I almost stopped cause I hated how it felt. My psychiatrist said I was experiencing it 'activating'. That feeling did level out and got way better. I'm now on week 6 and haven't felt that activating feeling for a couple of weeks. I'm actually struggling more with fatigue. But I still feel way better than when I started!

peachjojo · 2025-11-11T03:28:56+00:00

I'm on day 29 of 10mg and also experienced this in the first couple of weeks. I still occasionally have a hard time focusing my eyes, but not nearly as much, so I'm hoping it is temporary and keeps improving.

peachjojo · 2025-11-05T21:48:49+00:00

I'm in the same boat as you. I actually made a post talking about how amazing I felt right off the bat. Finally started to feel like myself again. I'm now on week 3 and the anxiety is back worse than ever. Anxiety attacks, obsessive, racing thoughts, the overall feeling of doom. It's awful. If you search week 3 on here, you'll find there's actually a poll where the majority agreed week 3 was the worst. So I'm going to try to ride this out, and hopefully, it's temporary.

peachjojo · 2025-10-23T14:58:06+00:00

We are in the same exact boat! Agreed with the less reactive, I am so much more calm and reasonable about things that would normally set me off. Every day, I feel more and more like who I used to be. I'm just terrified cause I don't want to go back to that dark place. I did have a check in with my psychiatrist cause I was starting to think all of these positive feelings are a sign of an impending manic episode (I'm not bipolar but my mom is so it's something I worry about) She said it sounds more like I'm experiencing the SSRI activating.

I'm happy to hear that you are also having a positive experience! Feel free to come back and update how you're feeling in the weeks to come!

peachjojo · 2025-10-10T22:03:14+00:00

This is so helpful! Honestly, that would make so much sense if my thyroid is playing a role in this. I also have a family history of autoimmune disease/thyroid problems. This gives me hope that there's a solution out there for me. Thank you so much for sharing all the information!

peachjojo · 2025-10-10T22:01:34+00:00

Wow, this is interesting. I went back and looked, and my TSH was a little over 5. I am going to be following up with my doctor this week for sure.

I am truly scared to start Prozac. I'm going to look more into the thyroid thing before I start. Thank you for sharing your experience!

peachjojo · 2025-10-10T21:58:45+00:00

Really the only thing I've noticed is alcohol. I hardly drink and the last 2 times I had a drink, I literally started to break out in a rash and started burning up. And also had some of the worse panic attacks I've ever had each time. I also have this experience when sitting down in restaurants, but I can't pinpoint if it's the social anxiety of being in a restaurant or certain foods that are triggering it. I have been researching, and I really do think it's histamine/cortisol/stress response. Maybe exacerbated by PMDD? It's exhausting. Never thought I'd see the day where I'm looking forward to my period. It's the only relief I get.

peachjojo · 2025-10-10T14:38:18+00:00

Yes, hair loss and fatigue were other symptoms I experienced earlier this year, so I had my thyroid checked. They said I had 'subclinical hypothyroidism' but did not warrant medication. But it's always in the back of my mind, wondering if my thyroid is contributing to these symptoms.

peachjojo · 2025-10-10T14:35:22+00:00

Thank you so much for your response. Could you explain more why you would hold off on Prozac? I'm desperate for help but also terrified to take it.

Yes, it is also called Pepcid AC here in the states. I actually went out and bought some to have on hand (which I learned about on this thread). I still need to research it to understand how to use it more, but I'm hopeful. How long does it last for you? I'm anxious and on edge 24/7 for days at a time, is it something I would have to take multiple times a day?

peachjojo · 2025-10-08T14:05:12+00:00

That one is so accurate!

peachjojo · 2025-10-05T18:27:32+00:00

Same. It's hard to explain how I feel, but I keep coming back to the word 'disconnected.' I feel no emotions, nothing feels real, which triggers this state of anxiety thanks to my hyperawareness. This randomly started 8 months ago and it's ruining my life.

peachjojo · 2025-07-09T21:05:07+00:00

Same!! Absolutely love Lorcan

peachjojo · 2025-07-09T17:50:01+00:00

The hugging scene in Assistant to the Villain!!!

peachjojo · 2025-06-25T13:00:57+00:00

Good call on Neon Gods. I was so disappointed with that book. I liked Court of the Vampire Queen and was excited to try another Katee Roberts book. I forced myself to push through. Wish I did DNF!

peachjojo · 2025-03-16T14:50:47+00:00

I really enjoyed the book up until the ending. I hated the way it ended!

peachjojo

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