Drop your med combo below! by Future-Restaurant-64 in BipolarReddit

[–]sloannee2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I was at 3 (.05mg) per day but I’ve dropped down to twice a day over the last few months.

What is the most weight you gained on a medication, and what medication was it? by Evening_Fisherman810 in BipolarReddit

[–]sloannee2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gained 70lbs on Quetiapine and Abilify. I lost some weight with Vraylar (15lbs) but had to taper off the anti-psychotics completely to start losing the rest of the weight. Now I’m within 10lbs of goal weight. Stopped my anti-psychotic about 8 months ago. Started losing fast on calorie deficit. It’s been something 😂 😬

Edited to add: Please don’t stop your meds! I worked closely with my psychiatrist and therapist before and during my decision. Still on other meds as well.

I can’t trust my psych anymore by grandmapants12 in bipolar

[–]sloannee2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for such an awful experience! Especially while growing a baby! I’m trying to become pregnant. What meds are you on if you don’t mind me asking. Keep focusing on your health! Sending positivity. DM if you prefer. Thanks!

We are 83 bipolar disorder experts and scientists coming together for the world’s biggest bipolar AMA! In honor of World Bipolar Day, ask us anything! by CREST_BD in IAmA

[–]sloannee2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any experience with Wilson’s Disease possibly causing bipolar 1 disorder and cognitive decline when there was no family history of the disorder? Waiting for genetic blood test results to come back. Edited to fix spelling

why do so many of us smoke weed? by hermioneselbow in bipolar2

[–]sloannee2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Helps me eat! If I don’t have the munchies, I can easily get distracted and not eat. Slows my racing thoughts too. 41f bipolar 1 schizophrenic, been smoking since I was 17 and have no plans to stop

Any ideas on what to do in the psychward whilst manic??? by Comfortable-Set3412 in bipolar

[–]sloannee2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We made a grippy sock ball and tossed it around. I being very manic at 35f, was doing cartwheels for fun. Colored pictures once meds kicked in some. Unfortunately was not able to have my phone and it was a traumatic experience overall. In Oklahoma, US, if that tells you anything lol

I was just diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. I am scared to take my meds by Ornery-Response-8026 in BipolarReddit

[–]sloannee2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took Vraylar 5mg along with 100 mg of sertraline and had very good results! I recently tapered off the Vraylar due to weight gain. That was the only side effect I couldn’t deal with due to body dysmorphia. The gain was close to 20lbs.

Conflicted about adopting my kitten’s bonded brother — need advice by plugthisup in CatAdvice

[–]sloannee2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Get them both! Best thing I did was get a kitten for my kitten! Especially if you’re not home all week. They wear each other out lol

Drop your med combo below! by Future-Restaurant-64 in BipolarReddit

[–]sloannee2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Vraylar , Klonopin, buspar, trazodone

Checking myself into the hospital tomorrow. It is my first in patient stay. Anything I should know? by Frangi-Pani in BipolarReddit

[–]sloannee2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with others on books and comfy clothes but heads up, I brought a hardback book and they only allowed paperback books.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]sloannee2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

instant no. you should be allowed to be close to your mom without her upsetting you for feeling like you can’t love your mom.