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Posted by 4mygrls on January 17, 2005, at 14:15:29
episode? I am dx'd with bipolar nos. I don't have the type of mania where you go without sleep or talk like crazy. i get angry. real angry. i get to where i feel nothing but anger. i get very self destructive. this has been going on for a very long time. i get these episodes usually once a month but i get real bad ones very seldom. i can't hold down a job for nothing. if it's the meds that make it impossible to work, it's my mentally incapable of dealing with people. I am married and have 4 kids. I can't take care of them when i'm like this. Usually i get in a huge fight with my husband and he says very hurtful things and physical tries to remove me from the house.I always end up in physical pain from him. The anger is always directed at him and not the kids. but he loves to bring the kids into it and make sure that they know everything i say but forget what he says. I really do want to leave but have nowhere to go. just so you know, i'm currently taking klonopin and wellbutrin. i've tried every kind of ssri and many bipolar meds. the bipolar meds make me very emotional and make my rollercoaster ride even worst. I don't know what to do anymore. If i go see my pdoc he's just going to give me another med to try and i'm tired of it. i want to disapear but i don't want my kids to hate me. i want to go to sleep and not wake up. but i also know i'll go to hell if i do that. i hate life. right now i'm too tired to do anything. it would be so much easier if someone would take my life. my kids don't need to see this anymore. i may get better in a few days but it will happen again.
Posted by johnnystats on January 17, 2005, at 15:07:36
In reply to Is this Bipolar or just another severe depression, posted by 4mygrls on January 17, 2005, at 14:15:29
I'm sorry to hear things are going so badly in your life right now. It sounds like you and your husband are in a destructive codependent relationship that's making things worse for the children. You sound very depressed, and i'd maybe try seeing a psychologist instead of more medication if it isn't helping. It can't hurt to see a shrink, and therapy combined with medication has consistently proven to be the best way to get well. You don't list what meds you've tried, but there are plenty of other medication classes for what you're suffering with. There's MAOI's, tryciclics, electroconvulsive therapy, antipsychotics, etc. So don't give up hope, and keep your chin up...things will get better.
Best of luck,
Johnnystats
Posted by 4mygrls on January 17, 2005, at 15:38:10
In reply to Re: Is this Bipolar or just another severe depression, posted by johnnystats on January 17, 2005, at 15:07:36
> I'm sorry to hear things are going so badly in your life right now. It sounds like you and your husband are in a destructive codependent relationship that's making things worse for the children. You sound very depressed, and i'd maybe try seeing a psychologist instead of more medication if it isn't helping. It can't hurt to see a shrink, and therapy combined with medication has consistently proven to be the best way to get well. You don't list what meds you've tried, but there are plenty of other medication classes for what you're suffering with. There's MAOI's, tryciclics, electroconvulsive therapy, antipsychotics, etc. So don't give up hope, and keep your chin up...things will get better.
> Best of luck,
> JohnnystatsThanks. I have tried Geodon, risperdal and now seroquel. But the seroquel is only for sleep. I haven't tried maoi's because of the diet restrictions. I've been on many tryciclics too. I'm one of those difficult cases. I've tried counseling and should probably go back but I just haven't found a good counselor.
Posted by phillipa on January 17, 2005, at 17:50:11
In reply to Is this Bipolar or just another severe depression, posted by 4mygrls on January 17, 2005, at 14:15:29
Just a thought. Do these "episodes" occur at the time of your menstrual cycle? Phillipa
Posted by johnnystats on January 18, 2005, at 6:43:59
In reply to Is this Bipolar or just another severe depression, posted by 4mygrls on January 17, 2005, at 15:38:10
> > I'm sorry to hear things are going so badly in your life right now. It sounds like you and your husband are in a destructive codependent relationship that's making things worse for the children. You sound very depressed, and i'd maybe try seeing a psychologist instead of more medication if it isn't helping. It can't hurt to see a shrink, and therapy combined with medication has consistently proven to be the best way to get well. You don't list what meds you've tried, but there are plenty of other medication classes for what you're suffering with. There's MAOI's, tryciclics, electroconvulsive therapy, antipsychotics, etc. So don't give up hope, and keep your chin up...things will get better.
> > Best of luck,
> > Johnnystats
>
> Thanks. I have tried Geodon, risperdal and now seroquel. But the seroquel is only for sleep. I haven't tried maoi's because of the diet restrictions. I've been on many tryciclics too. I'm one of those difficult cases. I've tried counseling and should probably go back but I just haven't found a good counselor.
>I'd definitely go with an MAOI. I've had great success with them. Doctors exaggerate the dietary restrictions of these meds,and as long as you don't have an eating disorder you shouldn't have a problem with them. It sounds like your pdoc is missing the boat also. Tryciclic for what you suffer from? No way...too many side effects and not enough effectiveness. Plus to keep switching between antipsychotics is pointless..if one or two doesn't work chances are most of them won't either.
>I've also tried many counselors too before i found a good one. I think the best way to find one is to call the mental help line on your insurance provider. Just tell them what your problem is and they can find specialists in your area of need.
Posted by 4mygrls on January 18, 2005, at 11:34:49
In reply to Re: Is this Bipolar or just another severe depression, posted by johnnystats on January 18, 2005, at 6:43:59
> > > I'm sorry to hear things are going so badly in your life right now. It sounds like you and your husband are in a destructive codependent relationship that's making things worse for the children. You sound very depressed, and i'd maybe try seeing a psychologist instead of more medication if it isn't helping. It can't hurt to see a shrink, and therapy combined with medication has consistently proven to be the best way to get well. You don't list what meds you've tried, but there are plenty of other medication classes for what you're suffering with. There's MAOI's, tryciclics, electroconvulsive therapy, antipsychotics, etc. So don't give up hope, and keep your chin up...things will get better.
> > > Best of luck,
> > > Johnnystats
> >
> > Thanks. I have tried Geodon, risperdal and now seroquel. But the seroquel is only for sleep. I haven't tried maoi's because of the diet restrictions. I've been on many tryciclics too. I'm one of those difficult cases. I've tried counseling and should probably go back but I just haven't found a good counselor.
>
>
> >I'd definitely go with an MAOI. I've had great success with them. Doctors exaggerate the dietary restrictions of these meds,and as long as you don't have an eating disorder you shouldn't have a problem with them. It sounds like your pdoc is missing the boat also. Tryciclic for what you suffer from? No way...too many side effects and not enough effectiveness. Plus to keep switching between antipsychotics is pointless..if one or two doesn't work chances are most of them won't either.
> >I've also tried many counselors too before i found a good one. I think the best way to find one is to call the mental help line on your insurance provider. Just tell them what your problem is and they can find specialists in your area of need.
>I have read what you can and cannot eat when taking an maoi. It seems really strict. Can you post a link or something regaurding the diet restrictions? I'd love to see it.
Right now I think my major problem is i keep slipping into this major depression. It always starts out with the anger,self distruction and not feeling any kind of loving feelings towards my family. It's like i'm numb. but then it turns into a major depression.
Posted by johnnystats on January 18, 2005, at 16:18:11
In reply to Is this Bipolar or just another severe depression, posted by 4mygrls on January 18, 2005, at 11:34:49
> > > > I'm sorry to hear things are going so badly in your life right now. It sounds like you and your husband are in a destructive codependent relationship that's making things worse for the children. You sound very depressed, and i'd maybe try seeing a psychologist instead of more medication if it isn't helping. It can't hurt to see a shrink, and therapy combined with medication has consistently proven to be the best way to get well. You don't list what meds you've tried, but there are plenty of other medication classes for what you're suffering with. There's MAOI's, tryciclics, electroconvulsive therapy, antipsychotics, etc. So don't give up hope, and keep your chin up...things will get better.
> > > > Best of luck,
> > > > Johnnystats
> > >
> > > Thanks. I have tried Geodon, risperdal and now seroquel. But the seroquel is only for sleep. I haven't tried maoi's because of the diet restrictions. I've been on many tryciclics too. I'm one of those difficult cases. I've tried counseling and should probably go back but I just haven't found a good counselor.
> >
> >
> > >I'd definitely go with an MAOI. I've had great success with them. Doctors exaggerate the dietary restrictions of these meds,and as long as you don't have an eating disorder you shouldn't have a problem with them. It sounds like your pdoc is missing the boat also. Tryciclic for what you suffer from? No way...too many side effects and not enough effectiveness. Plus to keep switching between antipsychotics is pointless..if one or two doesn't work chances are most of them won't either.
> > >I've also tried many counselors too before i found a good one. I think the best way to find one is to call the mental help line on your insurance provider. Just tell them what your problem is and they can find specialists in your area of need.
> >
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> I have read what you can and cannot eat when taking an maoi. It seems really strict. Can you post a link or something regaurding the diet restrictions? I'd love to see it.
> Right now I think my major problem is i keep slipping into this major depression. It always starts out with the anger,self distruction and not feeling any kind of loving feelings towards my family. It's like i'm numb. but then it turns into a major depression>There are two great web sites for MAOI interactions if it worries you that much. Drugs to avoid can be found at http://holisticonline.com/Remedies/Depression/dep_interactions_MAOI.htm
Foods that can be eaten in moderation and some that must be completely avoided can be found at
http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/maois/maois.shtml
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