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Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar Community Weekly Checkin - Sept 8-14th
How are you doing? All topics are on the table. Rant away!
- Change in Latuda/Lurasidone 20mg pills?
I just noticed the pills changed a bit, and instead of a 20 printed on one side, it's now a 25. I called the pharmacist and they said that it was changed and they don't know why.
Much more worryingly, I seem to be experiencing increased side effects since I started taking it a few days ago.
I'm curious if anyone else is taking these pills, and if you're noticing anything different?
- A Warning on Dosage
Make sure you watch your labels. My Dr changed the individual lamictal MG from four 100mg, to two 200mg. No one told me, and I didn't notice and ended up taking 800mg for a week. I ended up in the emergency room with the inability to see properly, and couldn't keep myself standing. So yeah, I overdosed on twice the maximum dosage, which damn near killed me - all because my Dr randomly changed my prescription and no one told me about it. Maybe I should have noticed, but I had the same prescription for the last 6 years.
So my point is, don't be like me, make sure you read your labels. It could be your life, and a lot of pain and fear if you're not observant
- Geodon is starting to suck, any recommendations?
I’ve been on Geodon for over four years now. At first it was great, but TD symptoms started about a year ago and now I’m getting EPS too. I think it’s time for a switch up. I’ve heard good things about Vraylar and Abilify, anyone else have experience? Seroquel is great for sleeping but the daytime zombiness is no good. I gained 15 pounds in a month on Xyprexa, will never do that again either.
- Bipolar Community Weekly Checkin August 18-26 - How Are You Doing?
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- Bipolar Community Weekly Checkin August 11-18th - How are you doing?
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- Bipolar Weekly Checkin Aug 4-10th - How Are You Doing?
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- Bipolar Community Weekly Checkin July 28- Aug 3rd
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- I'm struggling and need advice/support
I was diagnosed with cyclothymia years ago. I am usually very stable although on rare occasions I push myself and I become hypomanic. It's caused by not sleeping at home for a few weeks and my herniated discs start acting up. Bonus if I am social and am having a good time. I have decided to seek professional help so I can have meds available next time it occurs however I'm 14 days out from seeing anyone. For now, it is very difficult to shut down my brain to sleep. I've been trying calming music, exercise, meditation and it's helpful but not enough. I took ltheanine, magnesium, valerian root and benedryl last night and even after that my synapses were firing so fast it took me hours to fall asleep. I've been getting 5-6 hours of sleep each night, which is good for me compared to past times.
Any advice? Thank you
- Bipolar Community Weekly CheckIn - June 30th-July 6th - How Are You Doing?
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- Bipolar Community Weekly Check-in - June 22-29: How Are You Doing?
Please share what's happening with you. Any topic goes!
- Bipolar Community Weekly Check-in - June 16-22: How Are You Doing?
Please share whatever you feel like sharing, whether it's bipolar-related or not.
- Bipolar Community Weekly Checkin - June 9-16: How Are You Doing?
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- Bipolar Community Weekly Check-in June 2-8: How Are You Doing?
Hi, everyone! As always, feel free to share whatever you feel you want to share. We are here to support each other!
- Bipolar Community Weekly Check-in May 26-June 1 - How Are You Doing?
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- Bipolar Community Weekly Checkin May 19-25 - How Are You Doing?
How is everyone doing this week? Share what you like. 😁
- Is there a point where therapy holds you back?
I've been in therapy for 10 years, and with my current therapist for 4 of them. I love him and he's great, and don't get me wrong therapy is a life saver, but I recently hung out with a childhood friend and we talked about some deep things. My therapist is a pro and doesn't offer advice other than helping perspective shifts, but my friend made some observations and suggestions that hit home. He just straight up said "huh, it sounds like you should call your mom more" and "you know, I see what you do and I don't think the weed has been stopping your productivity, but if it's in the way of happiness you need to do what you need to do" (my big thing with weed was I would kick myself for not getting shit done while high).
I realized I haven't really opened up much to friends and partners, primarily because I'd say "I'll just hold this for therapy". Way long ago I dated someone who was very "I'm not your therapist, please leave that for Tuesday", and I kinda kept that. It's easy for me to talk to someone who doesn't know anyone in my life and I trust will be neutral, but at the same time I have had trouble communicating with people in my outside life.
I dunno, just was a thought.
- Bipolar Community Check-In May 12-18: How Are You Doing?
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- Bipolar Community Check-In May 5-11: How Are You Doing?
We are all internet strangers... but this is a place where we can feel like a community. Please share your updates, stores, rants, and whatever else you feel like sharing!
- Bipolar Community Check-In Apr 28-May 4: How Are You Doing?
How's life treating you? Do you need support? We are here for each other!