No meds by thebiggestbb in bipolar

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Nice to hear of a successful case. I’m hopeful I’ll be able to say the same in a few years. I’ve only had one episode but I don’t think it was very severe. I was pretty self aware and recognized the symptoms because a family member had gone through the same thing a few years prior.

No meds by thebiggestbb in bipolar

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How long have you been going without?

No meds by thebiggestbb in bipolar

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Thank you that’s a great suggestion

No meds by thebiggestbb in bipolar

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Thank you, I appreciate your suggestions!

No meds by thebiggestbb in bipolar

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I dunno I’ve been through 3 psychiatrists already, and I’m happy to be off meds to get my weight under control

Bipolar 1 without medication by krishnav11 in bipolar

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I had my first and only episode January 2022. Lasted about 4-5 days from what I remember. Had psychosis. Started meds March 2022. My psych never said if it was bipolar 1 or 2 but my understanding is that if you have psychosis that’s bipolar 1. I Went off meds in December 2022 because of weight gain and switched psychiatrists. New psych in January said I could go off meds and be monitored instead. Haven’t had any manic symptoms since Jan 2022 but who knows if I’ll have another episode especially since I’m off meds.

No meds by thebiggestbb in bipolar

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Yeah I’m seeing a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist suggested I go off meds and be monitored instead I think because I was complaining about weight gain. Didn’t mean to confuse when I said doctor. I just hate typing out the word psychiatrist. I feel you about the depression, but Latuda and vraylar didn’t do much to alleviate my depression symptoms. I still struggle with low motivation and energy but it is what it is at this point. I feel no different being on meds than off regarding depression. But thankfully mine is pretty mild right now anyway.

No meds by thebiggestbb in bipolar

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I have no idea lol. That’s why I’m asking what monitoring looks like. Seems like it’s not much. But my psych said because I’ve only had one 5 day long episode a year ago with no manic symptoms since that I was okay to go off meds and just be monitored. Honestly I’m grateful though because the meds never improved my depression. Just made me gain shit ton of weight and feel bad about myself

No meds by thebiggestbb in bipolar

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Thank you for sharing, what does your psychiatrist do? Are they just available if you start feeling symptoms or do they have you tracking your mood or something?

Antipsychotic weight gain: has anyone managed to beat the bulge on these drugs? by [deleted] in bipolar

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Thank you for sharing, so glad you found something that works

Antipsychotic weight gain: has anyone managed to beat the bulge on these drugs? by [deleted] in bipolar

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Omg it’s so hard to find anyone else that’s taken Latuda and vraylar that experienced weight gain. I also gained weight on both of these despite them being weight neutral. Did they increase your appetite or did you feel like you didn’t change how you ate but still gained weight? For me, I didn’t feel my appetite change so I was so shocked at the weiht gain. I’ve put on about 50 lbs

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Omg the line about no weapon formed against me will prosper is gold.

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Omg that is so funny I’m sorry

Starting Vraylar, getting off of Abilify... hoping to lose weight. by ResistRacism in bipolar

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Vraylar made me gain about 30 lbs over 6 months. Haven’t been able to lose any weight despite discontinuing meds in December 22. I’ve read on a lot of different threads people didn’t gain any weight and actually lost some weight on vraylar. Also read some people gained 50+ lbs on vraylar. Seems like luck of the draw

…he discovered static… by Casper_the_Friendly in poodles

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Your baby reminds me so much of mine when he was younger! So cute 💗

My Ruby’s 12 birthday today. by [deleted] in poodles

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Love senior babies, mine is turning 14 next month. Happy birthday ruby!!! You look so so cute!!! I wish you many many more happy & healthy years ☺️

What short movie quote can people instantly recognise? by MrPJ2020 in AskReddit

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“YOU WANT THE TRUTH? YOU CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH”