seaturtle
04-27-2008, 10:07 PM
Hello, every good person here,
For the last couple of weeks, I am so high-strung, can't sit, can't even read, gardening, walking, scrubbing. I hate it. Once again, I am realizing that I have as little control over the hypomanic states as I do over the depressions.
I get much more agitated as the day goes on, and by evening, I am going full speed ahead. I don't want to eat, can't stop...and I do much want to settle down and write or do some art.
Does anyone have this diurnal pattern, and any suggestions? I am seeing pdoc every 2 weeks, taking my Lamictal and some Xanax (not nearly as much as prescribed, Ativan for sleep, Wellbutrin 225. So I perhaps need to up the Lamictal?
I am so manic that I feel a bit as if I am going out of control - hyper, then so angry, then depressed underneath that, then the black hole and back again.
Sigh, here we go again. thanks, everyone, for listening; even if no one replies, it is comforting just to speak to those who know.
I hope everyone is doing well. My knowledge that you all are out there struggling, too, give me comfort.
Peace to us all, if we ever get there,
Seaturtle
For the last couple of weeks, I am so high-strung, can't sit, can't even read, gardening, walking, scrubbing. I hate it. Once again, I am realizing that I have as little control over the hypomanic states as I do over the depressions.
I get much more agitated as the day goes on, and by evening, I am going full speed ahead. I don't want to eat, can't stop...and I do much want to settle down and write or do some art.
Does anyone have this diurnal pattern, and any suggestions? I am seeing pdoc every 2 weeks, taking my Lamictal and some Xanax (not nearly as much as prescribed, Ativan for sleep, Wellbutrin 225. So I perhaps need to up the Lamictal?
I am so manic that I feel a bit as if I am going out of control - hyper, then so angry, then depressed underneath that, then the black hole and back again.
Sigh, here we go again. thanks, everyone, for listening; even if no one replies, it is comforting just to speak to those who know.
I hope everyone is doing well. My knowledge that you all are out there struggling, too, give me comfort.
Peace to us all, if we ever get there,
Seaturtle
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janart
04-28-2008, 07:44 AM
Hey seaturtle I just posted a reply or question to you on the "saw tdoc today thread" asking you what else u are on and about aggitation but u just answered it her lol. I have taken wellbutrin and it made me REALLY agitated. I had one doc tell me she adds lamictal for that??? Not working for you huh? I feel or you xx.
ssforcey
04-28-2008, 10:57 AM
I'm sorry and don't have much advice. Maybe up the lamictal a little. I'm so sorry though that you're going thru this. I know how hard it can be.
katlin09
04-28-2008, 12:12 PM
Hey seaturtle,
I'm sorry you're having such a hard time, it'd be nice to have a freaking break wouldn't it??? Have you talked to your pdoc about stopping the Wellbutrin and maybe adding Seroquel to your lamictal? That combination is working pretty good for me right now. I'm sleeping farely well at night, and the depression is better during the day...I actually gardened this weekend and I think I enjoyed it. Just a thought....Let us know how you're doing okay?
I'm sorry you're having such a hard time, it'd be nice to have a freaking break wouldn't it??? Have you talked to your pdoc about stopping the Wellbutrin and maybe adding Seroquel to your lamictal? That combination is working pretty good for me right now. I'm sleeping farely well at night, and the depression is better during the day...I actually gardened this weekend and I think I enjoyed it. Just a thought....Let us know how you're doing okay?
Llama
04-28-2008, 01:31 PM
Hey seaturtle. How are you doing today?
How much lamictal are you taking? The therapuetic dose is 200mg, but I have gone up to 300mg in the past. So there is room to go up in dosage with this medication.
Maybe also taking as much xanax as was prescribed for you will help out during this time of need. You can always go back to a lower dose when this episode subsides.
Also, lowering your wellbutrin might help. Or as kmit said, adding something a little more sedating like seroquel could be a great help. Though I remember you have weight issues (like me!) and might fear adding seroquel. I know I did, and I didn't take it for very long either.
Have you called your pdoc yet? I would also highly reccomend you doing so. Take good care.
How much lamictal are you taking? The therapuetic dose is 200mg, but I have gone up to 300mg in the past. So there is room to go up in dosage with this medication.
Maybe also taking as much xanax as was prescribed for you will help out during this time of need. You can always go back to a lower dose when this episode subsides.
Also, lowering your wellbutrin might help. Or as kmit said, adding something a little more sedating like seroquel could be a great help. Though I remember you have weight issues (like me!) and might fear adding seroquel. I know I did, and I didn't take it for very long either.
Have you called your pdoc yet? I would also highly reccomend you doing so. Take good care.
seaturtle
04-28-2008, 10:48 PM
Thanks again, friends,
I just went to my bp support group, and they recommended the same thing- take the Xanax as prescribed. Also, the Wellbutrin and Lamictal - I figured out that since I came off Luvox about 3 weeks ago, that would probably mean that I have more Wellbutrin and Lamictal in my system now, so reducing the Wellbutrin makes a lot of sense.
I am just so up and down, furious one minute, euphoric the next, then feel like crying, then almost violent. The folks in the bp group said it's classic mania to get worse as the day goes on, getting really crazy around 4 pm and on into the evening.
So I am taking the Xanax, promised them to, and I'm seeing pdoc every week or two weeks these days. Seroquel, no, the weight issue would have me off it in one day.
I will try lowering the Wellbutrin. Pdoc has said that would be okay. I am afraid of the depression returning...but this manic stuff is so hellish, too.
So glad you're all there for me and understand. And if anyone wants their apartment cleaned, just let me know! My squirt bottle of 409 and my nylon scrub pads will be right over, lol.
So happy to have you all,
Seaturle
I just went to my bp support group, and they recommended the same thing- take the Xanax as prescribed. Also, the Wellbutrin and Lamictal - I figured out that since I came off Luvox about 3 weeks ago, that would probably mean that I have more Wellbutrin and Lamictal in my system now, so reducing the Wellbutrin makes a lot of sense.
I am just so up and down, furious one minute, euphoric the next, then feel like crying, then almost violent. The folks in the bp group said it's classic mania to get worse as the day goes on, getting really crazy around 4 pm and on into the evening.
So I am taking the Xanax, promised them to, and I'm seeing pdoc every week or two weeks these days. Seroquel, no, the weight issue would have me off it in one day.
I will try lowering the Wellbutrin. Pdoc has said that would be okay. I am afraid of the depression returning...but this manic stuff is so hellish, too.
So glad you're all there for me and understand. And if anyone wants their apartment cleaned, just let me know! My squirt bottle of 409 and my nylon scrub pads will be right over, lol.
So happy to have you all,
Seaturle
katlin09
04-29-2008, 10:07 AM
Seaturtle,
You never cease to amaze me, even when you're down and out, you're still a great pillar of strength to us all...you hit this disease head on and you keep going, you never let it win. I am so awwed by your mental strength and am so glad that you're figuring ways out of your hell right now. Keep letting us know how you're doing.
You never cease to amaze me, even when you're down and out, you're still a great pillar of strength to us all...you hit this disease head on and you keep going, you never let it win. I am so awwed by your mental strength and am so glad that you're figuring ways out of your hell right now. Keep letting us know how you're doing.
Llama
04-30-2008, 03:18 PM
Sea, I am glad to hear that you are taking some good steps towards feeling better! And I might just take you up on that apartment cleaning offer! hehehe ;) :D
seaturtle
04-30-2008, 09:10 PM
Hi, Llama,
I got no sleep at all last night, so I am in a fog and still racing around, but just took an extra Xanax and called pdoc, will talk with her tomorrow.
I do windows, floor, bathrooms, laundry, and I will remove any cat hair in existence. And organize cupboards, files and clothing. Lol.
How are you doing?
(((( to you ))))
Seaturtle
I got no sleep at all last night, so I am in a fog and still racing around, but just took an extra Xanax and called pdoc, will talk with her tomorrow.
I do windows, floor, bathrooms, laundry, and I will remove any cat hair in existence. And organize cupboards, files and clothing. Lol.
How are you doing?
(((( to you ))))
Seaturtle