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Q: Bipolar symptoms while on meds ?
asked by: momof56 on February 6th, 2009
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I was diagnosed with bipolar about two years ago. This followed a suicide attack that was, to say the least, completely unexpected and freaky! I was started right away on meds and it took going through a couple to find one that worked, until now! I also went into therapy; however my counselor has since left her practice and I'm just hanging right now. I've done very well, up until about three months ago. I've noticed that I have rapid-cylcing, and even on the medication, it seems to be getting worse. Right now I have anxiety, I'm irritable, somewhat depressed, I simply "don't care", and the worst part....I have the racing thoughts that are about to drive me mad! Since I'm relatively new to this diagnosis and have been doing so well on my meds, I'm confused as to what to do! I often have the "feeling" that I should stop my meds, although I never have, or that I should just leave my home because I feel so smothered! Even the faintest thing sets me off and I feel I can't handle it. All in all, I'm having several symptoms that I can't seem to control right now. Is it normal to still have this even on medication? Is there any help for me?
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JennyRobin
replied on February 7th, 2009
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Bipolar Symptoms -----meds
Hello Momof56,

Silly names we use Smile. Trouble is of course someone has always beaten us to it!

No it is not normal to have the current reactions you are having, but rather a sign that your meds (or one or more of them) are no longer effective for you.

Anyway it sure sounds to me, that you really need to go to your prescibing doctor. It certainly appears that your meds need reviewing.

All the best,

JennyRobin
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