Bipolar Disorder

I take Lamictal as well and don't taste anything. As for dealing,I don't really have a choice. Keep your appointments,take your meds and go to one on one therapy.(that is if your doc doesn't do sessions with you but only writes you scripts).Keep a mood diary.(you'd be suprised how you can actually track where your moods are headed.You can find one online.Also there are two books I swear by. The Bipolar Handbook by Wes Burgess & Bipolar for Dummies (seriously!).All in all i do what i need to do and get on with my life.

I have bi polar disorder was dignoised in 84 when 14 years old . I just started taking lamictal I have never tasted it swallow it whole .I also take topamax that has a mood stabalizer in it also and Lexipro for depression and anxiety seroquel for racing thoughts xanax for anxiety . I hope you get stable but remember no matter what meds we are on cycles are a part of our life meds just help make them not as bad .

I struggle with SAD depression I been accused of being bipolar, but I think that is because I do act similar to it around the seasonal changes.... This link below is a good site and support for bipolar, and many ways people used to handle it. I hope this helps. Take care - DNatureofDTrain ========= Bipolar Disorder - manic depressive illness from diagnosis to medications A comprehensive source for information about bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression. Info for patients, professionals and loved ones of people who have bipolar disorder. ... You are here: AboutHealthBipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder ... for diagnosis of those with bipolar disorder. As per Dr. Kulkarni, "people with bipolar disorder typically have to endure ... http://www.bipolar.about.com

I was misdiagnosed for a long time but finally a good therapist told me that I had bipolar tendencies along with ptsd and major depression. I'm super sensitive to medications so it was hard to find one that didn't give me a bad reaction but I was finally able to settle on Neurontin and it's helped a lot. Because of the epilepsy that I have the meds help with that too. It's tough sometimes, as I'm sure you know, and there are good days and bad days but I try to just focus on the things that are important to me. When I feel that I'm having a bad day then I think of things to do that are more soothing or calming and that seems to be working so far. I wish you all the best, take care.

I'm bipolar also. I'm taking Lamictal, WEllbutrinXL and Paxil(mostly for my sleep.) Lamictal is DIGUSTING!! hehe. Its great when you find the right combination of medicines and things start to get stable. It took me a really long time to find medications that worked for me. Took almost 2 years. I'm 22 now and was diagnosed when I was 18. Before I found the meds I was horrible, definitely a totally different person than I am now. I've had breakdowns, anger fits, mania and the other stuff that you dont want to have hehe. As of now I'm doing better, still having problems with my sleep, and I'm a little snappy some times. I'm not able to hold a full time job so I've been working part time, mostly working from home I found its best for me especially when I was going through the worst part of the disorder. I suppose my family and friends have handled the news as well as they can. I've definitely changed as a person and it is hard explaining all the feelings that go along with the disorder. I tell people you really need to be in my head to understand hehe. My friends for the most part are really understanding about it but I have lost a couple friends along the way. How have your family and friends dealt with it?-Stephanie

I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar 2 1/2 years ago. My doctor put me on Topomax and seems to work great. Before we found topomax, I did counseling and unfortunately that didn't help much. Every day is a struggle, but I found something that kept me grounded that I enjoy doing. I bake at least 3 times a week. Sometimes it is desserts or a bread product. But just the feeling of accomplishment helps keep the mood swings from getting to much for me to handle. I always keep in mind that having this disease doesn't change who I am, but it is how i deal with it that changes who I am. The biggest thing I found was being aware of what the problem was and trying to avoid things that would make my moods swing, and learning how to deal with the emotional rollercoaster that comes along with the disease. Mostly it was my family that suffered when I was untreated. But even without meds, which sometimes you have to go off them, I have learned that sometimes you have to walk away from a situation and take some time for yourself and think through things, find out what the real problem is, and start solving the issue from there. There are many different ways of dealing with Bi-polar, as long as you are dealing with it instead of ignoring it

always seek for medical advice because they are the best person who knows how to handle people with bipolar syndrome or disorder. there are anti-depresants that you mentioned and good that you are following these medications. but then, i believe that a support coming from your family and friends would be a great way to ignore or at least get it out of the way. not totally irradicating it. because i don't know how to get rid of it to a person. or how a person be healed. a support and loving family should be with you always.

I went misdiagnosed for nearly seven years. The one thing I can tell you from experience is DO NOT stop taking your meds without consulting a psychiatrist (not just your family doctor, it isn't their specialty) first. I am forever thinking I am better, going off the meds, then crashing and burning and having to start over again. Resist the urge!

Dear Midnightuser, I am pleased to hear that you are on meds and coping. My mom has struggled with bipolar for nearly her whole life, and she didn't get on meds until I was about 6. So there are a lot of scary memories from my childhood. She has had her meds changed and rotated very often. I know she takes lithium, Wellbutrin and Zoloft. She has had a lot of ups and downs but that's kind of how it goes with bipolar disorder. I am thankful that my stepdad intervened and made her take meds b/c otherwise she probably would not be around. Stay strong and do not be afraid to ask for help from your doctor, family and friends.

I have Post-tramatic stress disorder, Bipolar, and geral Anxiety Disorder and my life has been a mess. Im afraid to take the meds because i feel as if I shoudl just be able to handle it on my own. Right now Im on Lexipro-but I think its makeing me fat. ive never been this heavy before. my doctor wants me to start taking lamictal when im done ninny feeding, but i am not weaning my son. im afraid of the side affects and how I will cope on that strong of a med.