Hi, My Name is DietingMommy08 & I have bipolar disorder.
DietingMommy08
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I have been battling depression for as long as I can remember.
Thats a pretty long time considering I am 26.
I went to get help when I had my son at the age of 22 and they diagnosed me with Depression and put me Prozac which made me have panic attacks and a headache for 2 weeks straight.
I took myself off the medication and decided I would rather keep trying to help myself then feel more miserable when I had a baby to raise.
My son is going to be 4 in august and while I was trying to be a single mom, look for a job in a new town, and be a full time student I felt myself falling deeper and deeper into depression, my anxiety going out of control, my lack on interest in life, school, and being happy in general... I started slashing out on my son and one day I opened my eyes and relized I was being the type of mother my mom was and promised I would never be that person.
I referred my self to a psychologist.
He diagnosed me with Dysthemia and Anxiety.
He then referred me to a Psychiatrist who diagnosed me with Bipolar disorder.
I have been on Lamictal for about a month now and even though I am gradually working my way up to the perfect dose i can already feel and see the difference in myself.
I had a manic episode about a week or so ago.
Now that I can finally distinguish them (because its not just a way of life anymore) It was the scariest thing for me, I could only imagine how my son was feeling every day that I was like that.
Having a mental issue is hard.
Now that im on the right track I am hoping to lose weight and not only mentally feel better about myself, but physically too.
Thats a pretty long time considering I am 26.
I went to get help when I had my son at the age of 22 and they diagnosed me with Depression and put me Prozac which made me have panic attacks and a headache for 2 weeks straight.
I took myself off the medication and decided I would rather keep trying to help myself then feel more miserable when I had a baby to raise.
My son is going to be 4 in august and while I was trying to be a single mom, look for a job in a new town, and be a full time student I felt myself falling deeper and deeper into depression, my anxiety going out of control, my lack on interest in life, school, and being happy in general... I started slashing out on my son and one day I opened my eyes and relized I was being the type of mother my mom was and promised I would never be that person.
I referred my self to a psychologist.
He diagnosed me with Dysthemia and Anxiety.
He then referred me to a Psychiatrist who diagnosed me with Bipolar disorder.
I have been on Lamictal for about a month now and even though I am gradually working my way up to the perfect dose i can already feel and see the difference in myself.
I had a manic episode about a week or so ago.
Now that I can finally distinguish them (because its not just a way of life anymore) It was the scariest thing for me, I could only imagine how my son was feeling every day that I was like that.
Having a mental issue is hard.
Now that im on the right track I am hoping to lose weight and not only mentally feel better about myself, but physically too.
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you are very brave. its difficult to overcome bi polar disorder. i've been diagnosed for ten years and its just in the last couple of years that i've found the right medications. its an uphill battle, but it does have a reward at the end. now that i'm well controlled with my meds, i'm just a much happier person, much easier to be around.
i hope you have friends and family that are able to support you. you have a lot on your plate, be sure to get time for you. be patient with the medication, and bring up any issues you have with your phsych. sometimes the side effects are terrible, but they tend to go away the longer you take it.
i take lamictal as part of my drug regimen and i've had great success with it. i hope you find that it works for you.
if you ever need an ear, i've been thru a lot with this disorder, i have some wisdom
feel free to contact me. 0 -
I agree with Clyde the Cat. You are very brave to face this alone with a young child. I hope you have family support and I'm glad you are responding to the lamictal. I have been on a roller coaster of medications over the past 10 years. I have struggled greatly with depression my entire life even as a child. You are very smart to have referred yourself to get some help. I hope you continue to be successful. I too am available if you ever need someone to talk to.0
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If I can be of any help or offer support - please let me know. I have bi-polar, I parent a 10-year old Autistic boy, I know challenges and can offer support.0
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i have bi polar too, and have been on severel different meds to find the right one. so far cymbalta seems to be working. i have managed to distinguish between the manic and depressive episodes so far and am so far on a depressive episode which has been lasting for 2 months now. the suicidal thoughts have stopped for now, its just the crying for no reason thats bugging. me now.
it is hard, i admit that. I have been working away too, and have found that has been helping, sometimes anyway. i have made loads of new friends and have even found a lovely hungarian man who understands everything and who puts a smile on my face.
i find when i am feeling down i listen to music, it helps calm me down.0 -
i have an 18 year old lad with aspergers. he is doing well for himself, he has his own place and a job and has loads of mates too that help keep an eye on him.0
