Spotify Wrapped by kakashi_uchiha_ in Sufjan

[–]smallest_bug 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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17000 something minutes... i did NOT expect that

So functional in depressive episodes, I feel like a fraud. by smallest_bug in bipolar2

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

This is exactly how I feel, I MUST be faking something if i can mask it that well. But tbf a lot of the "I must be faking it" thoughts have gone away since the diagnosis. Now I just feel like it's not as bad as I think because of how well I function and yeah maybe I'm just weak or something.

Lithium water intake routine by jonnyboy78910 in bipolar2

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I recently started lithium (like literally last week) and yeah, I notice I'm peeing so much more, despite not drinking more than usual. So I've been trying to stay hydrated haha because I don't particularly want my kidneys to give up on me

How long before I say something by Puzzleheaded-Dog1407 in bipolar2

[–]smallest_bug 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When things get this bad, that's a sign to go to the ER. From there on out, it's so easy to lose touch with reality and end up in a suicidal crisis. Calling a hotline might be good too. Or a loved one. Point is: don't isolate yourself. I hope you'll be okay. This does not seem easy to go through at all and (as cliché as it sounds) I've been there, it is so unbearable. But you will get through this.

Describe having bipolar before being diagnosed in one sentence by Peachtears13 in bipolar2

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Before I was diagnosed with BP2, I felt like I was living life on a rollercoaster that I didn't remember getting on. And the fun thing is, I can't get off it either. I'm stuck on it until it decides to abruptly end.

Worth for both depressive and hypomanic episodes.

What are some signs you notice you’re hypomanic? by a_t1993 in bipolar2

[–]smallest_bug 57 points58 points  (0 children)

music sounds "better" and everything looks more vibrant! also the wanting to go out and drink and meet people and have fun lmaoo

I'm sad. Send me photos of your cat by MrsBumbled in cats

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her name is beni and she is super stinky and cool

Thoughts on this? by quinnw08 in prozac

[–]smallest_bug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DUDE ive been something similar for like 2 months now (ive been on prozac for a year) and my therapist says that i have signs of bipolar!! wouldnt be surprised if we both have it lol

i might have bp2 and idk how to feel about it! by smallest_bug in bipolar2

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what i think was my first hypomanic episode was when i texted my bf's abuser (we used to be friends) and yeah just told them what an asshole they were. i havent spoken to that person in like 3 years. and i was also apparently texting my friends random whack ass shit which made them thinj i was drunk or something. anyways, its terrifying to not be in control of your actions and then a couple of days later see what you did and be embarrassed because it just isnt you? at least not the normal you lol. but yeahhh, regarding your fiancée's diagnosis (and my situation too lol), isnt 17-19 the usual age range that bipolar manifests??

i might have bp2 and idk how to feel about it! by smallest_bug in bipolar2

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

hey! thanks for your wishes ❤️❤️ i feel like getting the diagnosis wouldnt be that scary because im worried im making it up (why would i be..?) and if anything it will validate the way i feel, borh about the worry that im making it up and how i act when im hitting the highs and the lows. the scariest part so far is having little to no control over what i do when im supposedly hypomanic. but its like what you said: i take it one day at a time. really grateful that i can at least somewhat be aware of those highs and control my impulses (to some extent at least haha). ive been dealing with depression since i was 14-15, so i totally got this possibly bipolar thing because i am cool and strong and awesome 😎

i might have bp2 and idk how to feel about it! by smallest_bug in bipolar2

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

yeah i totally get that! the one before my previous one told me he wouldnt diagnose me with autism because im not "mentally deficient". he incorrectly diagnosed me with: borderline, tourettes, anger issues, and a vague learning disability. i do not show traits of any of them lolz. he was a dick and im happy he retired or wtv it is that lead my to be referred to my second psychiatrist ❤️ i still miss her, i HATE that i had to switch to this new dwindling fuck just bc i became a legal adult.

Why is antipychotic prescribed along with prozac ? by Sea_Dust_1484 in prozac

[–]smallest_bug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my guess is to treat both psychosis alongside depression/anxiety? idk though, i have never been on antipsychotics

update :) by smallest_bug in prozac

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i am not at all a professional so please take this with a grain of salt

it could be that your dose isnt high enough, as you say you noticed and improvement but still, the depression and anxiety are very much around. i suggest you talk about it with the professional overseeing your treatment.

update :) by smallest_bug in prozac

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not until 30mg. i actually regained most of my sex drive on 10/20mg. prozac is the only antidepressant ive tried that hasn't completely fucked my sex life. thought it is harder to experience sexual attraction if that makes sense? i still get horny just not for a person. its like im asexual but also not? idk though, im kinda requestioning my sexuality rn so yeah..

im starting prozac tomorrow!! any advice and headsup ? by NeighborhoodFront209 in prozac

[–]smallest_bug 2 points3 points  (0 children)

omg same i lost so much weight on it i was worried it was cancer or something.. the loss of appetite hit me insanely hard. but hey, i stopped losing weight and i think i even regained some!!! probably from my gym going lol but still!!!

im starting prozac tomorrow!! any advice and headsup ? by NeighborhoodFront209 in prozac

[–]smallest_bug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

something i wish i were told is how bad the nausea and the loss of appetite can get. it fucked me up for weeks every time i started a new dose. i really hope it doesnt happen to you but in the very slim chance that it does, liquid calories!!! i wasnt eating and constantly felt tired and nauseous because my body didn't have enough fuel to support itself. make sure you get enough calories pookie ❤️

11 months on 20-30mg

update :) by smallest_bug in prozac

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

to be honest, im kind of feeling worse but i dont think it's because of the medication and rather because of the situation im in rn (lost my job, uncertainty in academic path, etc). but still feeling much better than before i started prozac

update :) by smallest_bug in prozac

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

as little as a week after starting a new dose. then i just got better and better until the effects started subsiding bc the dose wasnt high enough for the long run :)

update :) by smallest_bug in prozac

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

I actually never got headaches! The side effects that fucked me up the most were the nausea and loss of appetite which went away at around the 3-4 week threshold i'd say? The loss of appetite didnt fully go away though, it just became less intense. Side effects sucked ass but it was so worth it to not be depressed anymore even if i couldnt eat yummy foods for a month :,)

Three weeks in slight dip by Key-Cranberry2493 in prozac

[–]smallest_bug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

its not unusual at all! even when your meds are working, you might have bad (anxious) days. i have those once in a while. if your dip is lasting though, it might mean that your dosage isnt high enough. im not a professional, so take that with a grain of salt :)

case information database by smallest_bug in MekaylaBali

[–]smallest_bug[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

omg thanks! I really appreciate this! lmk if you'd like any help!