im new and would like some support - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

katie2113 · 08-02-2007, 09:36 AM

im 22 and i have been suffering from manic depression i was told i have that two years ago but it seems to be getting worse i have tried alot of meds and they seem not to work what should i do im scared cause i feel like im loosen control of everything i also have an addiction problem what do i do help please i want the madness to stop see i heve a 6 year old doughter and she means the world to me but its hard for me to take care of her when my moods change so fast and she can tell the dif my doc says it will come with time is this true if so how long will i have to wait

tsohl · 08-02-2007, 10:05 AM

Hi Katie,

Welcome to the board.

Were you diagnosed by a psychiatrist? Are you taking any medications now? You don't say what you're addicted to but in some ways it doesn't make any difference. Unfortunately it is very common for those with BP to self medicate in an attempt to get some control over their lives and/or in an attempt to feel better. Many psychiatrists will not treat someone who is still drinking or drugging as it has such an unpredictable effect on the medications and has the potential to be very dangerous.

My son was not able to gain any stability through medications until he finally stopped using drugs.

You might want to check out the website for **** ([url]www.****.org)[/url]. **** is a national organization that has state and local chapters that provide educational programs, a variety of support groups and other resources such as referrals to pdocs and other mental health professionals, etc. There are a wonderful source for information and questions that you might have.

Please post often with your comments and questions. There are lots of friendly people on here who are generous with their knowledge and experience.

Tsohl

FallenAngel2007 · 08-02-2007, 10:07 AM

Hi Katie, I am newly diagnosed so may not be as much help as some others here but didn't want you to think no one was listening.

First, addiction problems are a common occurence with bipolar from what I read. Also, your addiction problems are probably interferring with your meds, and that could be contributing to your feelings of losing control.

I think some here could help you more if you gave us a little more information. What are you currently on as far as prescriptions? What kind of addiction problem do you have, and how often? are you under a primary care doctor's care or do you see a psychiatrist? Have you been honest with them about your addiction?

Please post when you have a chance and we'll help as best we can.

Just know that you are not alone girl, I definently feel your pain and will help if I can.

Angel

katie2113 · 08-02-2007, 10:23 AM

yes i have been diagnosed by the doc and yes im on meds i have been off the drugs for three days and im going crazy i feel that my meds are not working

katie2113 · 08-02-2007, 10:30 AM

i am on celexa abilfy trazadone lithum nuronton depacote and i was on crank and pain meds i have a bad back and got hooked on the meds and yes i have told the doc everything about my addiction and been in treatment 3 times i lust relapesed 3 months ago and trin to stop i had 6 months sober i see a pdoc every month and i see a tharipist every week see i recently moved 3 hr north from where my docs and i dreed the drive every month cause when im drivin i get real manic