chickenwing32
09-18-2007, 02:19 AM
Hi, I'm new to this forum. I was just diagnosed today with a mild case of type II bi polar disorder. I am scared and overwhelmed. I was perscribed depakote and have read thru some of the side effects and it is adding to my fears. I already have a problem with weight gain (due to the disorder) amd hair loss is a big fear for me (I am a hairstylist). Any advice?
Sponsor
PamalaLauren
09-18-2007, 03:05 AM
If you're truely worried about the side effects I suggest going ahead and talking to the doctor about it and what if any action you can take in regards to it. For instance perhaps you can get a different medication? Also the doctor will explain the likelihood of the side effects happening.
For my husband he experiences only one side effect for one medication (he takes three). So sometimes they don't happen at all. In a way you kind of have to try them out before you can really find out what will happen.
For my husband he experiences only one side effect for one medication (he takes three). So sometimes they don't happen at all. In a way you kind of have to try them out before you can really find out what will happen.
goody2shuz
09-18-2007, 09:30 AM
The previous poster is right. My daughter has tried various meds and after I worried about the side effects that others spoke about and her not having them I came to the conclusion that everybody reacts differently to a med.
So I would give the med a try and if you encounter a problem then work with your doctor to find a different med.
My daughter started Seroquel and we were told it would knock out a horse....well since day one it didn't do that to her. She now takes 275mgs in the morning and 350mgs at night. Some here cannot even tolerate 25mgs!!
So....the rule of thumb is to give each med a fighting chance otherwise you will never be able to find the right one for you.
Good luck ~ Goody:angel: :wave:
So I would give the med a try and if you encounter a problem then work with your doctor to find a different med.
My daughter started Seroquel and we were told it would knock out a horse....well since day one it didn't do that to her. She now takes 275mgs in the morning and 350mgs at night. Some here cannot even tolerate 25mgs!!
So....the rule of thumb is to give each med a fighting chance otherwise you will never be able to find the right one for you.
Good luck ~ Goody:angel: :wave:
chickenwing32
09-18-2007, 10:43 PM
Thanks for the advice. I will give it a try, who knows it could be great. I'm so glad I found this forum, it's nice to know there is support out there.
The previous poster is right. My daughter has tried various meds and after I worried about the side effects that others spoke about and her not having them I came to the conclusion that everybody reacts differently to a med.
So I would give the med a try and if you encounter a problem then work with your doctor to find a different med.
My daughter started Seroquel and we were told it would knock out a horse....well since day one it didn't do that to her. She now takes 275mgs in the morning and 350mgs at night. Some here cannot even tolerate 25mgs!!
So....the rule of thumb is to give each med a fighting chance otherwise you will never be able to find the right one for you.
Good luck ~ Goody:angel: :wave:
The previous poster is right. My daughter has tried various meds and after I worried about the side effects that others spoke about and her not having them I came to the conclusion that everybody reacts differently to a med.
So I would give the med a try and if you encounter a problem then work with your doctor to find a different med.
My daughter started Seroquel and we were told it would knock out a horse....well since day one it didn't do that to her. She now takes 275mgs in the morning and 350mgs at night. Some here cannot even tolerate 25mgs!!
So....the rule of thumb is to give each med a fighting chance otherwise you will never be able to find the right one for you.
Good luck ~ Goody:angel: :wave:
chickenwing32
09-18-2007, 10:46 PM
Thanks for the reply, and I will give it a go. It's a comfort to know there is alot of support and info out there from people with first hasnd experience. Thanks!
The previous poster is right. My daughter has tried various meds and after I worried about the side effects that others spoke about and her not having them I came to the conclusion that everybody reacts differently to a med.
So I would give the med a try and if you encounter a problem then work with your doctor to find a different med.
My daughter started Seroquel and we were told it would knock out a horse....well since day one it didn't do that to her. She now takes 275mgs in the morning and 350mgs at night. Some here cannot even tolerate 25mgs!!
So....the rule of thumb is to give each med a fighting chance otherwise you will never be able to find the right one for you.
Good luck ~ Goody:angel: :wave:
The previous poster is right. My daughter has tried various meds and after I worried about the side effects that others spoke about and her not having them I came to the conclusion that everybody reacts differently to a med.
So I would give the med a try and if you encounter a problem then work with your doctor to find a different med.
My daughter started Seroquel and we were told it would knock out a horse....well since day one it didn't do that to her. She now takes 275mgs in the morning and 350mgs at night. Some here cannot even tolerate 25mgs!!
So....the rule of thumb is to give each med a fighting chance otherwise you will never be able to find the right one for you.
Good luck ~ Goody:angel: :wave:
tsohl
09-18-2007, 11:09 PM
Hello and welcome to the board,
It is rather overwhelming news to be told you have bipolar disorder. The best thing you can do is learn as much as you can. Read and educate yourself as much as possible about the various treatments and medications that are used to treat BP. This way you can work as a partner with your psychiatrist rather than just having to following directions and wonder if what you're doing is right for you.
You might want to start keeping a simple mood chart or journal. Keep track of what medication (s) you are taking, when you started, what dosage, how you felt, etc. Keep track of your moods and your activities, how much you slept or didn't sleep, unusual foods you ate, etc. This will help you and your pdoc identify any triggers you might have that lead to a hypomanic episode or symptoms. You can find examples of a mood chart online. One website that we can mention is the one of the National Institute of Mental Health. it has both practical and factual information and also shows all the latest research on various mood disorders and mental illnesses. (www.nimh.org)
It is important that you learn all you can so that you can manage your BP rather than letting the disorder manage you. Don't be afraid. You'll be ok.
:wave: Tsohl
It is rather overwhelming news to be told you have bipolar disorder. The best thing you can do is learn as much as you can. Read and educate yourself as much as possible about the various treatments and medications that are used to treat BP. This way you can work as a partner with your psychiatrist rather than just having to following directions and wonder if what you're doing is right for you.
You might want to start keeping a simple mood chart or journal. Keep track of what medication (s) you are taking, when you started, what dosage, how you felt, etc. Keep track of your moods and your activities, how much you slept or didn't sleep, unusual foods you ate, etc. This will help you and your pdoc identify any triggers you might have that lead to a hypomanic episode or symptoms. You can find examples of a mood chart online. One website that we can mention is the one of the National Institute of Mental Health. it has both practical and factual information and also shows all the latest research on various mood disorders and mental illnesses. (www.nimh.org)
It is important that you learn all you can so that you can manage your BP rather than letting the disorder manage you. Don't be afraid. You'll be ok.
:wave: Tsohl