OT: I need your prayers, etc.

As most of you know, I have bi-polar disorder, and have been free of all symptoms since 2003. I was feeling a little down about a month ago, so the Pysch and I thought it might be malabsorbtion of my major mood stablizer, Lamictal, and we increased it from 100mgs twice daily to 150mgs twice daily. Then slowly but surely, I started to move to the manic (high) side of the spectrum. I finally realized a little over a week ago I was manic and I've continued to become more so since then.  I changed the Lamictal back to 100mgs x 2, but it hasn't been long enough to bring me relief yet. So, I'm having to take some prn's (as needed) of the meds that help keep me down.  I'm in and out of anxiety attacks (not panic attacks, they're different) and I've never been a happy manic, I'm more of an irritable manic. I get so overwhelmed with the rapid thinking, sort of a free flowing mind thing where I can't even finish thinking or talking about one thing before I've changed topics.  Most of the time, it's pretty painful, not just my mind, but it effects my body as well.  I just have to go to bed all the sudden throughout the day and night to try to calm down. Anyway, I could really use some prayer or whatever you can send my way right now, to help me feel peaceful while I wait for this to pass. And it will, just don't know when, it's kind of like water torture, just keeps dripping, and I have a lot of difficulty making through each day. So, thank you, in advance, I have to get off the board soon, but I will come back later and read. Love you all, Holly Berry 

Holly, I pray that you find peace during this time and that your doctor can help this from happening again. I hope you feel better soon.

Hey Holly...hang in there sweetiepie.. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers...and a big hug going out to you ((((((((((Holly)))))))))

 

 

Praying for you and believing with you that calmness and peace of spirit and mind will come to you just now.

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((((((hugs!)))) I'm bipolar too.  I haven't had WLS, but I've had my meds tweaked many times.  Right now I take Lamictal 300mg, and cymbalta 30mg.  I'm also ADD.  I take concerta for the ADD - but havent for a long time because I cant afford the RX.   I still dont feel like I've got the recipe just right, but I'm getting by.  I'm reluctant to switch to something else - cause it's such a pain to wean off one onto another.    I imagine that having had WLS that you probably absorb things differently - so there may be an added challenge getting it right. One thing that helps is to se a therapist for add'l support, especially when tweaking your meds.  Just knowing that the swings are due to med issues sometimes helps me to at least feel "ok, I know what it is" Hang in there!  Feel free to PM me. Jean

consider it done, I hope that you find some relief soon. take care and keep us posted when you can.

holly im so sorry you're going through this. im sure you've already looked into this but have you tried dx's "water test" to see how quickly the pills dissolve in water to make sure they are in your tummy long enough to dissolve? the post i read where he explained this he mentioned that he (gag) chews even nonchewable pills to ensure absorption. best wishes to you, judi

I am praying you are feeling better soon;-)

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending peaceful vibes your way. Thank goodness you are educated about your situation and know to take action when things are "off". I hope things stablize soon. Laurie

Poor Holly! You've been thru SO much!! Peace to you, my friend! And a big HUG!