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Posted by Karen_kay on February 5, 2004, at 23:13:49
In reply to Re: Hiya Eve!, posted by Eve1 on February 5, 2004, at 20:36:23
Oh Eve.... If you read my last post, you could surely tell that I'm not quite in a state to answer your questions, though I WOULD MOST CERTAINLY LOVE TO ANSWER ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS YOU EVER HAVE!!! Don't get me wrong. As for the tingleingyness (huh??? you understand that right??) I could say it, just not spell it :) it is VERY common and DOES go away in time... Most of the side effects go away in time, it just takes awhile.. The rest of your questions, I'm barely able to concentrate right now, so I know if I tried to answer them, the anwers would end up being about puppies and plantations, with something about common law marriage. So, let me get back to you about that... Wait, let me take another looksie... Hold tight for a second..
Well, for me personally, Topamax didn't affect my sleep. But I am very medication resistant (did that come out right???) I'm like the medication Terminator.... Not very many drugs affect me. I have very little side effects with drugs... I know that headache queen takes (or used to take) topamax... she may be able to tell you more aobut the side effects as well.... I know my mom used to take ambien for sleep.
OK, what I can say.... Once you get your mood stabilized, I would think that your anxiety should decrease. I know mine has quite a bit... If your mood is stabilized, then you should have a more normal sleep cycle, as well as less anxiety. If that doesn't happen, you may want to look into therapy. Are you currently involved in therapy? I'm in LOVE with it! And my therapist. In fact, I called him yesterday to proclaim my undying love and devotion to him... Oh, I'm pathetic :) Nope, I'm hypomanic....
Posted by Eve1 on February 5, 2004, at 23:53:04
In reply to Re: Hiya Eve!, posted by Eve1 on February 5, 2004, at 20:36:23
Hi,
Thanks for your prompt response. I'm sure lol reading your "ladies!" post, your are having a great time. And thanks again for the info.From
Eve1
Posted by katia on February 9, 2004, at 2:58:17
In reply to Depakote is not a sexy drug, but it works, posted by fluffy on February 5, 2004, at 10:36:33
Hi all fellow bunnykins!
Ok, since being diagnosed and finally being off of meds, i have a questions for all BPs out there.
When you feel manic, does your skin buzz and you feel in your lungs an exhileration to where you can barely breath? Like its fibrating? like your skin is alive and pulsating? I've been experiencing such intensity the past night. I feel like I can barely contain myself and just need to interupt everyone and scream and yell ONLY and JUST to relieve this exhilerating vibrating feeling I have inside of my body.
It's like the inside of me is chewing on tobacco. there's this juice and it's - whoa! Now I know how to describe - my whole body feels like on the verge of an organsm, but not in a sexual way - just tipping on breathlessness. Almost like an itching.
My question is - is this hypo/mania? I'm trying to monitor myself right now and see where I am in the mood monitoring range,as I am NOT on meds now (besides Seroquel for sleep). I just took my Seroquel so hopefully I'll die down.
Feed back from fellow BPs out there? What does mania feel like to you - the euphoric kind?
KATIA!
Posted by Karen_kay on February 9, 2004, at 12:22:11
In reply to Bunnykins! Mania anyone?, posted by katia on February 9, 2004, at 2:58:17
Oh girlie, seems we are on the same page!!! I have a problem with this energy inside of me that I can't get out... My WHOLE body is alive and moving and I don't know what to do! So, I giggle and laugh! And people don't like it! Or maybe they do! Or I just don't care! HA! Screw them, I say!
I giggle a lot. I called my mom and wouldn't stop talking. She tried to talk and I wouldn't let her. And I don't really always make sense. And I overdisclose. And I flirt. With old men, with profs. I blew my German prof a kiss today! I don't yell, but I talk. To EVERYONE!!! And I LOVE everyone! I feel like I have enough energy to run a marathon.
That's what hypomania feels like to me. I have songs in my head and I sing them out loud. While I'm walking to class.
Now, mania, I get naked in the streets. And my mind doesn;t have a clue what;'s going on! Everything that's pretty now turns scary and ugly and confusing. UI can't find a pencil or use it when it's right in front of me. I'm overexcited to the point that I'm just plain confused. I don't know what's oging on and I'm scared.
Posted by katia on February 9, 2004, at 14:02:41
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone? » katia, posted by Karen_kay on February 9, 2004, at 12:22:11
Hi,
Yep. that's sounds familiar. Let's see - last night at work I disclosed the fact that I haven't had a bowel movement in three days to the chefs and people I work with in a loud funny way due to the fact that I race out of bed in the past few mornings and look for more houses to buy... fight or flight - digestion is the first thing to shut down. I "mooned" a coworker (flipped my top up). A good mood can instantly turn sour and back again in a matter of minutes if something doesn't go right - esp. at work. I can go from tears to laughter and back again thrice. But all this feels normal for me. I seem to lack appropriate "disclosure" boundaries *sometimes* and wear my heart on my sleeve. Everyone knows everything about me. And then I cringe and feel I need to hide away in shame afterwards when the energy dies down. I'm also skipping therapy appointments - which could be a sign. I can't stand sitting in there for a whole 50min. trying to "process". And therapy is normally my lifeblood. (I'm talking therapy, not seeing my psychiatrist - he just prescribes meds).
And the energy can get ugly - I guess you could call it a mixed state. I think you described it earlier. This whole cycle that you described - how long is it? days? weeks? months? I think I go in and out of highs and lows in general ways that last month(s)- I'm in a high now I think (or is this normal?) and within the general high or low I rapid cycle within it I'm seeing. Like some days are normalish and some days are very activating/energized and some days are irritable and sad; but energized so. So I guess it would be mixed states when I appear to cycle. It's a racy alive pulsating time. It's this whole buying the house thing that is stimulating me. Sensitive types...anything can loop me.
Are you still on Topamax? How old are you? I'm 33.
Katia
Posted by Karen_kay on February 9, 2004, at 15:08:33
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone? » Karen_kay, posted by katia on February 9, 2004, at 14:02:41
Hiya, I'm 23 (or 24.. I can never remember....) But, that at least gives you an estimate, right? My mood doesn't turn ugly until I become manic. Hopefully that won't happen. Crossing fingers and toes as I type....
I'll go to my therapy appointment. And I go to class, usually. This is when I get my stuff done! I get projects done for class. I take tests and think I do well, not sure jsut yet how I actually did, but I think I got an A... Though, I have no clue what was on the test... We'll see! Maybe things will turn sour after I get the test back???
But, I don't have mixed episodes at all. And I'm glad for that one. Mine's pure heaven, until I become manic. Then, I shoplift, get nakie (and I mean completely!) in public, spend money that I can not spend, ect.... And my driving, we'll not even talk about that.
I'm still on Topamax. I don't understand what happened. I don't care right now, as long as I do't become depressed. If that happens, I'll go see my Pdoc and spit on him if I have to!!!!
My cycle is strange. I was depressed for over 2 years... My manic phase once lasted for a little over a week. Hypomania just strikes me, I don't really have a certain cycle... It's strange like that. I can have several episodes of hypomania with or without mania, then a year later have a bout of depression that lasts for over a year... I don't understand this crap one bit. Maybe I'm not in tune with my mind or body? Maybe it's the state of the world or stressors? I haven't a clue. When my dad died, I turned manic. Strange, I would have thought I would have become depressed. But, a year later, I became depressed and basically stayed that way for 2 years. Except that I took soem antidepressants which made me manic, but it was UGLY!!! I recall calling my md (not Pdoc because I wasn't dx or anything) and saying, "If I kill myself tonight, it's on your head!" That was a pretty scary time for me. Once I quit the AD, I was somewhat normal, but still depressed and started seeing a doctor who dx me with Bipolar. He "couldn't handle" it so I started seeing a Pdoc and the rest is history baby!!!!
Yeah, I remember once when I was hypomanic, I started telling everyone around me, who I didn't even know, my medical history!!! OMG!!! Could you imagine?? Glad I'll never see them again, and if I do, I won't remember who they are! Shew!
Be careful not to sign any papers until you are a bit more stable hun, ok! Don't want to end up like Tom Hanks in "The Pit" now do you???
I'm lucky though, I don't get sensitive or irritable... Just happy and a bit "out there" Heck, half the time, I don't even know what I'm talking about !!!!
Posted by katia on February 9, 2004, at 18:16:09
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone? » katia, posted by Karen_kay on February 9, 2004, at 15:08:33
Hi,
Yes, interesting the hypomania is peeking through on Topamax. Again - it is Topamax...you've gotten unusual results.
After a week of mania, what happens? Do you start meds or does it just go away on its own?
I'm just trying to get a feel for other's experience so I can see what's "normal" and what I am experiecing...
Oh, btw, too late on the signing of papers! I just put a bid on a house!
I feel grounded in this decision at least. It's just the process of buying the house (good decision) that induces some hypo stuff.
Katia
Posted by Karen_kay on February 11, 2004, at 15:13:42
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone? » Karen_kay, posted by katia on February 9, 2004, at 18:16:09
I don't understand why the hypomania is peaking through either. It just hit me in the head one day. And now it's starting to turnugly, I fear. Oh, darn the luck.. Maybe a visit with my Pdoc? He's rather yummy! I'll ask aobut his wife. And if they're happy. And if i could make him happier, just for a moment anyway....
In the past, it's gone away on it's own. Again, my cycles, as they call them???, are strange... I can have a year of depression at a time. And i can have spurts of hypomania, a well as mania, without depression following. At least I think. My memory is so screwy. Guess we'll find out, woj't we. My vision's not so well. I think I should go lie down for a while. But, I think typically mania, or hypomania if Bipolar II is followed by depression or vice versa. I'll let you know what happens with me. I feel like your little guinea pig. Will you feed me and hug me and kiss me good night?
When you put the bid on the house, were you hypomanic, or did that cause it? Crossing my fingers for you hun! I think if i talk to my Pdoc, he would raise my med (topamax) or add lithium to it to make sure I don't cycle itno mania. But, this is starting to turn ugly, as my assignment from my therapist wasn't a good one and my thoughts aren't bright and fuzzy anymore.... He's a jerk sometimes and he knew I was hypomanic. Why do they do that? Does anyone know?
Posted by katia on February 11, 2004, at 16:05:00
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone? » katia, posted by Karen_kay on February 11, 2004, at 15:13:42
Hi-
When you say turn ugly what do you mean? And I am not totally clear on the below - what assignment and why do they do what?>>But, this is starting to turn ugly, as my assignment from my therapist wasn't a good one and my thoughts aren't bright and fuzzy anymore.... He's a jerk sometimes and he knew I was hypomanic. Why do they do that? Does anyone know?
**I ask everyone questions about their patterns - just to get my head around what this means. You're not my only little guineau pig!
Yes, I've been in a good up awake mood for over a month now. I am not so sure it's hypomania. It could just be a new me sans meds. The process of buying this house has definitely elevated me some, but that's been ok b/c I need energy during this crazy crazy time. I put my bid and I won out three other bidders! Yah! Now I just have to get an inspector in there and check it out before we close.
I'm VERY excited about this!Sorry to hear your mood's turning ugly.
And yes, what is it about these crushes on our pdoc - esp. when hypomanic!? What are you studying?
katia
Posted by Eve1 on February 13, 2004, at 4:13:18
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone? » katia, posted by Karen_kay on February 9, 2004, at 15:08:33
Hi Karen,
Good to hear from you. Now I could picture you a little better. Your so young, and smart. I'm twentynine, been married for 11 years and mother to three. I sure hope for both of us topamax really is the best treatment for our BP simptoms.
The side effects are weird though, the other day I got kind of lost in familiar streets. It happened 3 times that same day. Oh how stupid I felt. Then I got home feeling numbness and tingling on my lips. When I looked in the mirror my top lip was crooket to oneside! OH !!! But I got to admit I have not felt this happy and energetic in years. I'm still on a low dose 100mg a day. I can't sleep still, and I get anxiety during the day, but a little less.
Thanks to you all for reading!!!!!!
Eve1
Posted by Karen_kay on February 14, 2004, at 14:57:49
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone? » Karen_kay, posted by katia on February 11, 2004, at 16:05:00
First of all, where did Bunnykins come from??? It's very cute I must say... Am I a Bunnykin? May I be one, Please????? (On my knees, begging..)
As in my thoughts turning ugly.... Well, my assignment dealt with thoughts that weren't pleasant. So, if my mood is great and happy, and Ihave to think bad thoughts, then my mood generaly turns ugly. But, I've given up that assignment, asI recalled several memories and decided to stop at that... Let's leave well enough alone, I say,.....
You must know that everyone's patterns aren't going to fit yours. My "cycles" are very odd indeed. And my meds that work for me are again very odd. But, I understand completely why you want to look at patterns.
As for mine, I again am still having racing thoughts, general hyperness, giddiness, ect... Telltale signs of hypomania... Another kick inthe pants is the fact that my insurance is being a dick and I have to now pay for my meds, whcih is about 200 for 10 days supply. My boyfriend decided it is "uneeded" and it scares the crap out of me, as I am already hypomanic, and if I discontinue my meds, I bel8ieve Iwill become all out manic.... Now, this is Carazy Karen,.... Karen who takes her clothes off in the middle of the street. Karen who sleeps with strangers she met at a coffee house while getting her morning cup of coffee... Karen who is arrested ofr shoplifting a houseplant and laughs when they take her picture inthe store... I'm terrified, butr I'm going to do it, just to prove everyone wrong. Jsut to say, "LOOK IT!!! You're wrong! I need this medication to STAY SANE!!! NOW ARE YOU GOING TO F)*^T*^%(^ LISTEN TO ME??" I know it's not right to get myself in trouble to prove a point, but maybe now my friends and family will believe me that I'm sick and need meds to stay sane! ARGGGGGGG!!!!!
I'm studying telecommunications, BTW!!! Sorry to come onhere and gripe, but I'm just frustrated with people who think that my meds aren't a necessity! And who think that playstations, cell phones, expensive dinners, ect are!!! Let me go out and cause trouble! Let me get put back in the hospital! If that's what I have to do to prove I'm sick, I'll do it! Maybe soemone will finally listen to me!!!! I guess actions do speak louder than words!
Posted by Karen_kay on February 14, 2004, at 15:02:18
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone?, posted by Eve1 on February 13, 2004, at 4:13:18
Hello Eve!
I had the exact same side effects! I would frequently miss the street to my house, as well as my driveway to my house. And the "pins and needles" too! I also got severe heartburn.
But, after a while, it goes away, I promise!!!! Promise, promise, promise!!!!!
If you read my previous post, you'll see I'm a bit revved up!!!
Hang in there though, you're doing great. I do swear, the side effects go away! They get worse as you taper up if you don't go slow. But, in time, they go away!
How are you children? I love children. Just glad I don't havethem!!! I'd go nutso! :)
Thank you for the kind words... I agree, I am young and inteligent. However, you forgot to include how extremely beautiful I am!!! I'll forgive you this time! :)
Posted by gardenergirl on February 14, 2004, at 15:24:56
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone? » katia, posted by Karen_kay on February 14, 2004, at 14:57:49
KK,
Let me talk to your old man. I'll set him straight, or kick him in the *ss. Please, please, please! Do not go off your meds just to prove a point. You are too beautiful of a person to do that to yourself. Don't cut off your nose to spite your face. I'm sure it's still a wonderful nose (thinking of that beautiful little girl in the picture).Take care,
gg
Posted by Karen_kay on February 14, 2004, at 15:49:18
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone? » Karen_kay, posted by gardenergirl on February 14, 2004, at 15:24:56
But... he has control of the $$$$.. And he doesn't know about the inappropriate sexual behavior, and he's insanely jealous... I feel that I don't have a choice in the matter... What's a girl to do?? I can't very well give him head for $200 dollars. That's jsut too much.... Yes, we do have a strange relationship. I'm trapped..... OH PRINCE CHARMING, CAN YOU HEAR ME CALLING????
Posted by gardenergirl on February 14, 2004, at 15:55:39
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone? » gardenergirl, posted by Karen_kay on February 14, 2004, at 15:49:18
Well, I'd still like to kick him. All I'd have to do is use a mallet on my kneecap and my reflexes will take him out, thanks to Nardil.
Sorry about the situation. But please take care of yourself. Any way to get meds assistance? I may have a resource list somewhere in my email file if I didn't delete it. Have to go now, but if I find it later, I'll post it for you.
Take care,
gg
Posted by katia on February 14, 2004, at 17:45:35
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone? » katia, posted by Karen_kay on February 14, 2004, at 14:57:49
Hi Karen,
Oh dear - it sounds like you're having a rough time. I didn't realize your boyfriend and family were questioning your dx.
there might be aid programs out there to help you - order from Canada if you can. there is an "American Drug Company" in San Leandro Cal. that imports drugs in from Canada. Get samples from you pdoc. Maybe Topamax company gives programs to lower income people. I know that Trileptal does. There are ways to get the drugs. Why did your insurance company not cover anymore? I've also heard that there might/is a law out there - if you have been dxed as bipolar while under coverage that company HAS to by law keep covering you for life and I would think that means covering for meds. All things you should look into before going off meds and letting yourself go manic to prove a point. It could be life threatening.
Bunnykins came from another thread at Substance abuse board - there are figurines from Germany called Bunnykins and I liked the name.I still don't understand what you mean about your "assignment". What is that?
take care,
Katia
Posted by Karen_kay on February 16, 2004, at 18:33:11
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone? » Karen_kay, posted by katia on February 14, 2004, at 17:45:35
Hey Katia! How are things your way?
My mother and sister both offered to pay for my meds. They're sweet, aren't they? I could take them up on the offer but I HATE being dependent on others. I'm already dependent on my boyfriend and that's bad enough. Besides, I was talking earlier about taking a med vacation anyway... Letting my mind take a breather for a while. I don't know, I'm just stubborn.
I did ask my Pdoc about samples, and he didn't have any available. So, that theory is shot. And I ran out last night. So, it's kinda late in the game to try to find solutions. I'm a "play it by ear" kind of gal anyhow :) I'll be ok! I'll keep posting. If things go wrong, I can always go back on Lithium which is cheap, until my insurance company quits being stupid. Or, I can take my mother up on her offer, as much a I hate it..I like Bunnykins too. How's the house looking? Did it pass inspection?
My assignment was to think unpleasant thoughts for an hour a day. Hmmm, talk about a buzz kill. I did it for 2 days, remembered some things and quit there... Baby steps hun, baby steps :)
Posted by katia on February 17, 2004, at 2:03:26
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone? » katia, posted by Karen_kay on February 16, 2004, at 18:33:11
Who gave you your assignment and what's the point in TRYING to think negative thoughts? I am at a complete lose of understanding every time you bring this up.
I'm at a frustrating point - the inspection hasn't been done yet and I just lost $175 last night among a group of friends/co-workers. Doesn't make for a nice feeling. Money....it's such an horrible issue. People get so funny about it.
Glad to hear your family is supporting you. I'd take them up on it for the moment OR I'd go into debt myself just to get help. It can be a self empowering feeling. But it sounds like you're more at a point where you kind of want to take a med holiday.
I'm still ok. more on the down side than the up side, but that's to do with life events.
god - i hate HATE being so sensitive. I want to capitalize on this sensitivity in a creative way. Something good has to come from it.
Katia
Posted by Karen_kay on February 17, 2004, at 12:55:47
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone? » Karen_kay, posted by katia on February 17, 2004, at 2:03:26
Well, if you want to hear about it... My6 therapist gave me an assignment to think about my father for an hour a day. I was sexually abused by him, but I have very little memories about my childhood. So, I'm a bit hesitant to think about it, as I try to avoid bad thoughts anyhow... But, I've had nightmares and a flashback and all the symptoms, so it is true. And I do remember soem things. But, I can't even remember where I used to live for 18 uyears of my life. I have pretty severe memory problems...
How in the world did you lose that much money with coworkers and friends>? When yougamble with them, aren't they supposed to be kind and politely return the $$$$???? Especially if you are buying a house... Sheesh, some people. I never take money from my friends. My friends once gave me money for cooking a Thanksgiving dinner and wouldn't take it back, so the next mmorning I ook all of us out to breakfast... I just can't imagine why someone would take your money..
I wish I was more sensitive :( I'll give you some Ice cold blood, if you give me a few tears, OK? Does that sound like a bargain, or what???
Your inspection will be done soon and the inspector will say, "This is the safest house I've ever seen!! And the prettiest as well! You did a good job!"
It's been 2 days without my meds and I'm pretty "Up" right now... Stay tuned. The show's not over just yet... Commercial breaks have to come every once in a while so I can do my dishes and get a bloody mary!
Posted by katia on February 17, 2004, at 14:14:47
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone? » katia, posted by Karen_kay on February 17, 2004, at 12:55:47
It was an envelope with my tips from that night. It's a tip pool - we all make the same and the closing people that night brought me my tips to a get together (bad move). They were laid on the table and then the next day were missing. It's all very upsetting.
I really need to watch out for myself as I feel myself crashing. Maybe I am cycling. Who knows.Thanks for sharing about your life. That sounds pretty hard. Good luck with your therapy work.
take care,
katia
Posted by Karen_kay on February 18, 2004, at 16:23:01
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone? » Karen_kay, posted by katia on February 17, 2004, at 14:14:47
Oh NO!!! I can't believe that your money just disappeared. That's awful. I can't stand it when people steal like that. Honestly.
Does that set you back a lot? I'm sorry that happened hun. It sucks crap when people do things like that. Maybe someone will return it though??? You just never know!
Posted by katia on February 18, 2004, at 16:31:46
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone? » katia, posted by Karen_kay on February 18, 2004, at 16:23:01
Thanks for the sympathy. How's your mood? Still off of Topamax? I can feel my mood slipping from a wonderful 5-6 weeks of good energy positivity. I can feel it slipping into a mild depression and mixed states of high irritability and I am unable to sleep well even with Seroquel. I am considering starting the Trileptal. Better to catch something (if it is) in the early stages rather than try and climb out of a deep well if that's where I am heading. Maybe I'll try it at small doses and see how I do. I'm just so reluctant b/c I feel like I've done better off meds with the cycling than on them. Isn't that strange?
Katia
Posted by Karen_kay on February 19, 2004, at 7:23:12
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone?, posted by katia on February 18, 2004, at 16:31:46
Hmmm.. It is strange that you've done better off meds than on. But, could it be that you're more stressed due to buying the house? You know YOU better than I do (and that sorta rhymes!! :)) and if your sleeping is becoming affected and other signs are there, better to be safe than sorry...
I hate "the switch" Going from being very happy to miserable in what seems to be a short amount of time. I'm crossing my fingers on that.... I'll keep one crossed for you, k?
Have you heard any more about the house?
Nope, I'm not on Topamax anymore :( And I feel fine. For some reason, I thought that all of the sudden I'd wake up completely manic or depressed. Go figure. But, I wil get back on it as soon as insurance gets worked out. I don't mind taking a break, a long as I don't start to cycle. And I'm still taking Abilify at night, which is supposed to help control manic episodes. I had some "stockpiled" in my pantry. And my Pdoc put me back on it when Iwent to see him last week. I see him again next week, and I just know he's going to yell at me again. But, I'll slap him if I have to.... I don't mind. Maybe I'll get back on my drugs sooner if I do slap him.. In the hospital! Ok, maybe I won't slap him, I'll just cry. But, I'd rather slap him than cry....
Posted by katia on February 19, 2004, at 14:21:19
In reply to Re: Bunnykins! Mania anyone? » katia, posted by Karen_kay on February 19, 2004, at 7:23:12
Hi,
No, I'm feeling better off of drugs even while buying this house. It's just I felt a slight switch in my mood - could be too much stress from this, could be a long and hard weekend - 4 days - of grueling work to end having someone I know steal $175 much needed money from me. I've been resting up the past two days - no wine, sleeping, yoga. and I'm feeling my mood get more stable.What is Abilify? I take Seroquel at night for sleep and 12g of fish oil still. I can't say they're not doing anything. i think this is why I'm better. However, I'm getting cellulite on my normally very trim tummy!!! I'm as fat as I've ever been (I'm 135 up from 115 a year ago). I only have three pair of pants that fit me - all bought as "fat" pants. I think it's the Seroquel because I'm eating better now than when I was thinner. Does Abilify enduce weight gain? Maybe I'll switch. Seroquel is an antipsychotic/mood stabilizer. What kind of med is Abilify? Maybe I might do better on lower doses of Trileptal for sleep and stability rather than Seroquel. Anyone sleep well when taking Trileptal? at low doses?
Katia
Posted by Karen_kay on February 20, 2004, at 13:32:25
In reply to Trileptal for sleep anyone? » Karen_kay, posted by katia on February 19, 2004, at 14:21:19
ABilify is an antipsychotic and it helps to prevent mania (according to my Pdoc)... I take it before bed, 15 mgs and it DOES NOT induce weight gain at all.... I'm still losing. I told my Pdoc the first day that I didn't want on anything that would make me gain weight and he brings it up before adding any new meds. He always says, "And this will not induce weight gain."
It's helping me, I'm stable right now, even without the Topamax.... Go figure.. And my head is clearer as well.
My friend takes Seroquel and has put on weight, but she's lazy and eats a lot as well....
I've taken Seroquel a few times to help me sleep. It knocks me right out.
If you're ocncerned, ask about Abilify. It's working for me.
I'm glad you're feeling good :) And I was into yoga for a while, but I have no patience to continue any sort of exercise, artist ability,ect...
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