bobweird
Bob Weird , Male (Bay Area - CA/United States)
4 posts since February 19th, 2012
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/ Depression on 02-19-2012 17:57pm
Hi
I'm sorry to hear what you are going through but I am glad you are reaching out as you are not alone even though it may seem like it to you now. I don't think that it is fair for parents to put their children in the middle of their struggles but unfortunately it happens all the time. When I was a sophomore in college my parents split and it was ... more
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/ Mental Conditions on 02-19-2012 17:40pm
I am concerned and hope that you talk to your Dr. first thing in the morning because although you are reaching out for help suicidal thoughts can wear you down. Let your Dr. know the severity of your condition and if you feel he or she isn't listening confront them and if necessary get a second opinion.
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/ Bipolar Disorder on 02-19-2012 17:33pm
Also there are many medications that work for both bipolar and OCD. You can google medications for both disorders and after rereading your msg I would probably not advise a stimulant as these tend to increase anxiety in some people. I am on Loxapine for racing thoughts. Just started this new med because Lamictal gave me a rash. I gained so much we... more
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/ Bipolar Disorder on 02-19-2012 17:26pm
Personally, for anxiety I have been prescribed ativan and for severe bed-ridden depression dexedrine. The dexedrine may not be wise if you are bipolar but it doesn't necessarily sound like you have manic episodes. I have a friend on aderall 60mg a day and he is bipolar and is prescribed a mood stabilizer as well. As for the racing thoughts, I have ... more
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