Posted by Katia on May 10, 2003, at 14:06:48
In reply to Re: Help! I think I may be manic! » Katia, posted by Ritch on May 9, 2003, at 21:13:43
> So, you have had these feelings without meds triggering them before? Wow, that sounds like bipolar for sure then (IMO). I would certainly divulge these details with your pdoc-better late than never. I realize they may likely bomb you with mood stabilizers that you may not tolerate, which may not work well, etc., but that can always get tweaked and changed, just be upfront about side effects and effectiveness, etc., and try not to get stuck taking something that clearly doesn't work or makes you feel crummy for too long a time.
Thanks Ritch,
I may hold off b/c the pdoc I see now is at a clinic and he is overworked and doesn't really know my case or cares to at all. HE asked the same questions (?'s which make it obvious that he doesn't know me or my case) every time I see him. i.e. like "are you in therapy?".
I'm in the process of finding a good doc now it could take a couple of months.In the meanwhile, I have begun taking Serzone. I feel pretty "normal" periodically now; but then a mood swing will hit or "manic energy" where i can't concentrate and my mind is racing. I'm still really irritable and sometimes short and rude with people. But I feel somewhat better from when I first posted about this "maybe mania". I don't really know how it works - cycling? cyclical? mine always feels very agitated/mixed. who knows. I'm finding that channeling my energy into "projects" like painting my room starting a garden ,etc. help. I get totally focused. but then at the end of it; I'm racyand a bit lost. as though I went away totally during the project. it's strange.
thanks for your input.
katia
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