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11-10-2015 05:36 PM
11-10-2015 05:36 PM
bipolar ups and downs
I'm on new medication and have been having mild ups and downs. I say mild because I'm not crying in a mess on the floor, but rather having serious trouble with motivation. Getting out of bed, having a shower, even eating are gargantuan tasks. Yet I'm still having's highs, with fast talking, giggling and excess energy. Don't know if I should do anything about it. I have no carer or support. Can others relate?
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11-10-2015 09:07 PM
11-10-2015 09:07 PM
Re: bipolar ups and downs
Hi @Snuffles,
Adjusting to a new medication can be such a difficult time. Sometimes symptoms can feel worse before they start get better and having support through this process can make such a difference so that's really hard for you that you don't have that support. Hopefully your prescribing doctor is monitoring your progress and you can 'check out' what you are experiencing with them.
Many of our members may be able to relate to what you are feeling.
@kristin, @Akash75 and @Rosie have had similiar experiences with adjusting to medications, you might want to link in with them?
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11-10-2015 10:18 PM
11-10-2015 10:18 PM
Re: bipolar ups and downs
Hi @Snuffles,
I always expect to feel a bit more strange than usual around the time of changing a medication. I watch out for any side effects that are too concerning, bearing in mind that some of these might settle down after I have been on the new medication for a few weeks. Do you have an appointment to see your doctor/psychiatrist again soon? If not, it could be worth trying to see them earlier to discuss how you are going. I do relate to some of what you are describing, especially the lack of motivation coupled with in-between bright moments. How is this different to what you normally feel like? Looking forward to reading more about how you are travelling.
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12-10-2015 08:09 AM
12-10-2015 08:09 AM
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12-10-2015 08:49 AM
12-10-2015 08:49 AM
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I feel for your issues with motivation at the moment, especially if you are struggling to even eat. I wonder if you are due to see your doctor or psychiatrist soon and if you can make an early appointment?
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12-10-2015 03:47 PM
12-10-2015 03:47 PM
Re: bipolar ups and downs
I'm not seeing my psychiatrist for some time, but I am seeing my psychologist tomorrow