Newly diagnosed with bipolar...
quiet0mind
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Hi,
As the subject says, I've recently been diagnosed with bipolar. Currently bipolar ii, but final verdict is still in the air I guess. Honestly it's kind of a relief, as crazy as that sounds. I was previously diagnosed with PMDD but it just never seemed right. Looking back, I feel like I've downplayed a lot of my symptoms because I didn't want it to be anything worse. I am taking prozac for the supposed PMDD, have been for about 4 years now. Earlier this year things started to get, ah, much worse, so I went to see my doctor again who doubled the Prozac. Things would kind of even out but again, in hindsight what I figured was just normal was actually either hypomania or mania...
Anyways. I'm relieved because I feel like finally I can start to find some medications that will help me be at least somewhat normal... I often have a lot of anxiety and irritability and it's a relief to think that maybe that's not how things will always be. I know meds aren't a perfect fix but it's got to be better than this.
I'll be seeing a psychiatrist soon for my official diagnosis, and from there my doctor will work on a new med plan (HMO fun). I suppose I just wanted to say hi and talk about it and tell someone, because it's not really something I want to share with everyone I meet, ya know? So I'm glad this group is here. Let me know if you wouldn't mind me adding you as a friend, it'd be nice to have some people who know what I'm going through. Thanks!
As the subject says, I've recently been diagnosed with bipolar. Currently bipolar ii, but final verdict is still in the air I guess. Honestly it's kind of a relief, as crazy as that sounds. I was previously diagnosed with PMDD but it just never seemed right. Looking back, I feel like I've downplayed a lot of my symptoms because I didn't want it to be anything worse. I am taking prozac for the supposed PMDD, have been for about 4 years now. Earlier this year things started to get, ah, much worse, so I went to see my doctor again who doubled the Prozac. Things would kind of even out but again, in hindsight what I figured was just normal was actually either hypomania or mania...
Anyways. I'm relieved because I feel like finally I can start to find some medications that will help me be at least somewhat normal... I often have a lot of anxiety and irritability and it's a relief to think that maybe that's not how things will always be. I know meds aren't a perfect fix but it's got to be better than this.
I'll be seeing a psychiatrist soon for my official diagnosis, and from there my doctor will work on a new med plan (HMO fun). I suppose I just wanted to say hi and talk about it and tell someone, because it's not really something I want to share with everyone I meet, ya know? So I'm glad this group is here. Let me know if you wouldn't mind me adding you as a friend, it'd be nice to have some people who know what I'm going through. Thanks!
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Hey there! I'm bipolar type 2 with rapid cycling. Meds help me a lot. I take Abilify, and I really love it. I'm on a small dose because my husband and I are trying to get pregnant. Even a small dose helps with the suicidal feelings, irritability, and anxiety (although not *all* of the irritability and anxiety). It's good to know they have you on the right path now. You'll be feeling good in no time, I'm sure. Add me if you'd like!0
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I am also Bipolar 2 and have suffered a lot with irritability and anxiety and depression. Currently taking an anti depressant (Celexa) and Trileptal for mood which help a lot. Add me as a friend if you feel so inclined. I hope you are able to get on a good cocktail of medication. It should really help a lot...0
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i'm bipolar 1 mixed episode with suicidal ideation. it was great to finally be diagnosed, and i've been on a 12year journey to find the right meds. i'm on lithium with helps with the suicidal thoughts, i'm on seroquel and that really helps with my mood, and just generally how i feel then i take lamictal and risperdone which help support the other drugs.
i have a lot of side effects due to the medication. but its all worth it. being "normal" is awesome. i still have issues if i forget my meds, but other than that, i feel really good, i dont get the anxiety that i used to get, and my rages are totaly under control.
i hope you're able to find the right meds... it really makes a huge difference. if you every need someone to talk to, feel free to add me.. i've been at this a long time.. good luck 0 -
Just wanted to send some love and support to everyone. I've had major depression since I was a child, and it evolved into a bipolar diagnosis a year ago. Meds have made a world of difference for me. There has been a time or two when in a manic state I felt like I didn't need meds anymore and stopped taking them, and within a few days to a week I would be bedridden and suicidal. I've come to terms with the fact that I need the meds to function and that's okay. Therapy is also great (I lost my health insurance a few months ago so I've been going without that though). And just being here, exercising and eating well makes so much of a difference, too.
Feel free to add me as a friend! I'm fairly new here and would appreciate the support. 0 -
Thanks to everyone! I wouldn't wish this on anyone but at the same time it's comforting to know I'm not alone. I don't get to see the psychiatrist until December 26 (merry Christmas I guess) so I'm trying not to think about it a whole lot. I'd like to just have the appt now so I can start trying to find the right meds but I guess I've waited this many years, few more weeks won't hurt. Thanks again and hope everyone is doing well today!!0
