Bipolar support thread

lolababy

Hi Iv been diagnosed bi polar and take, Lamotragine,venlafaxine and seroquel. My first psychiatrist said it was bi polar but another said recurrent depressive disorder.
I had a really bad time when first taking the anti ds and went high as a kite but also very depressed . My psychiatrist said it was a mixed episode.
I too have put on a great deal of weight. The psychiatrist says its because the meds stop the switch or numbs it so you dont feel full and eat more.

Errata

Lots of info on meds prescribed for mental health problems , side effects etc,
here. HTH
http://www.nmhct.nhs.uk/Pharmacy/

dmg24

Errata wrote: »

Lots of info on meds prescribed for mental health problems , side effects etc,
here. HTH
http://www.nmhct.nhs.uk/Pharmacy/

That is on my Favorites list!

the_devil_made_me_do_it

dreamcatcher_7000 wrote: »

Which ones are you on?

venlafaxine & chloropromazine.

dmg24

the_devil_made_me_do_it wrote: »

venlafaxine & chloropromazine.

Have you had a look at the link given by Errata? That should give you all the info you need.

dane-katie

ARGH really struggling today moods are all over one min i want to cry the next i am happy and i keep getting really really angry dont know what to do, fella is at work so no joy there, dont know what to do its really getting to me

starnight_2

*hugs*

I usually draw when I have the motivation or curl up on the settee...neither helpful suggestions, sorry. Anyone you can phone and have a natter with?

I'm going to try keep taking my meds, I've decided for some reason that since I stopped and weight has still gone on, maybe I need to restart!! Hmm random, speaking to CPN next week, she'll probably shout at me I alwyas feel like I've misbehaved when she does that, I know she is only helping but just find it fuuny someone is able to make me feel like I am back at school.

Zoelikesjam

hey everyone, I've got rapid cycling BPD which is hard with three little ones. Thankfully i have a partner who understands the illness. i was diagnosed about 6months ago officially but for the last 10 years it has been thrown around. I am on sertraline and quetiapine, but i am quite concerned after reading a few people on here saying that ssri's can be a problem? these were perscribed by the gp so, and ive got an appointment with my new psych in a few weeks(just moved house) so i think i shall be talking about this with him/her. Im having the usual symptoms of a manic cycle atm and i can feel it coming on so slightly concernd as i have no suport from outside services due to moving. Im a little scared to be honest.

piratefairy

Hi all, is it ok if i join?? I was diagnosed with bog-standard depression about 4yrs ago, and eventually, my GP decided it was actually bi-polar disorder. I have had a lot of trouble with it, and it's really affecting my life, so have finally had to give up trying to deal with it myself and go back on the meds.

Was also referred to the local mental health trust for a psych. appt, and they refused to help me. SO a bit down about that.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

piratefairy wrote: »

Was also referred to the local mental health trust for a psych. appt, and they refused to help me. SO a bit down about that.

It's the same where I live. The mental health services have had a major shakeup & even patients who have been in the system for 25 yrs are now being discharged and refused help. Instead people are being told to go to MIND, which, no offence to MIND, isn't helpful to people who are ill.