First medication stopped my hypomanias
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July 30, 2015 - 12:35 am
The first anti-manic medication i went on completely stopped my hypomanias. Everyone else seems to have to go through massive changes and multiple tries. Am i just lucky? Its been over a month and a half now and no major moods(used to be very rapid). I feel disappointed really.
The first anti-manic medication i went on completely stopped my hypomanias. Everyone else seems to have to go through massive changes and multiple tries. Am i just lucky? Its been over a month and a half now and no major moods(used to be very rapid). I feel disappointed really.
July 30, 2015 - 9:52 pm
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Glaciel, if you aren't rapid cycling, don't knock a very good thing! I'm the same way. It's very rare that I end up having hypo mania.
Medications for June 30, 2015 to July 30, 2015
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"Life is like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're gonna get." Forrest Gump
Glaciel, if you aren't rapid cycling, don't knock a very good thing! I'm the same way. It's very rare that I end up having hypo mania.
Medications for June 30, 2015 to July 30, 2015
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"Life is like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're gonna get." Forrest Gump
August 1, 2015 - 6:00 pm
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Please do be happy that you're moods are stable. I know hypomania can be intoxicating, but there comes a time when you need to just move on with a normal mood life again. I think in the long-run you get more accomplished that way. You are lucky that the medication is working for you. You are very lucky. Be happy, please, and not disappointed.
Please do be happy that you're moods are stable. I know hypomania can be intoxicating, but there comes a time when you need to just move on with a normal mood life again. I think in the long-run you get more accomplished that way. You are lucky that the medication is working for you. You are very lucky. Be happy, please, and not disappointed.
August 2, 2015 - 6:35 am
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I can't quite grasp what you feel disappointed about? That the hypomania has gone away or that you don't get to share the misery of those who go through multiple drug trials.
Whatever the case, I know there are other things that can mske you feel happy.
Whatever the case, I know there are other things that can mske you feel happy.
I'd rather have a frontal lobotomy than a bottle in front of me.
I can't quite grasp what you feel disappointed about? That the hypomania has gone away or that you don't get to share the misery of those who go through multiple drug trials.
Whatever the case, I know there are other things that can mske you feel happy.
Whatever the case, I know there are other things that can mske you feel happy.
I'd rather have a frontal lobotomy than a bottle in front of me.
August 2, 2015 - 10:14 am
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I too cannot tell why you are disappointed. You're very lucky. Keep in mind that the more episodes you experience, the more you will decline as you age. Each episode does damage to the brain. Over time, hypomania episodes can turn dysphoric instead of euphoric. They can also become full blown mania. By that I mean you may experience negative thoughts, irritation, restlessness, and even violence and psychosis. Not fun.
Just because you are fine now does not mean it will always be that way. These drugs are not perfect! You may still cycle now and then.
From day one I have been on Abilify. It worked to get me out of a mania within days. I recently wanted to try Latuda because of blood sugar issues that I believe were caused by Abilify. That drug failed me badly. So now I am back on Abilify. Old trusty. It is not perfect and I don't like the side effects, but Abilify combined with Lamictal and Seroquel (for sleep) works pretty well overall. I too am lucky to have found the right meds.
Just because you are fine now does not mean it will always be that way. These drugs are not perfect! You may still cycle now and then.
From day one I have been on Abilify. It worked to get me out of a mania within days. I recently wanted to try Latuda because of blood sugar issues that I believe were caused by Abilify. That drug failed me badly. So now I am back on Abilify. Old trusty. It is not perfect and I don't like the side effects, but Abilify combined with Lamictal and Seroquel (for sleep) works pretty well overall. I too am lucky to have found the right meds.
Current medications as of 08-02-2015
| 11-30-2010 - Present: | Omeprazole, 20 mg. Daily |
| 10-24-2012 - Present: | Simvastatin, 20mg. Eve |
| 06-21-2013 - Present: | Losartin Potassium , 25mg. Daily |
| 11-01-2013 - Present: | Furosemide, 40-80 mg. Daily |
| 11-01-2013 - Present: | Klor-con, 10 - 20 meg. Daily |
| 05-23-2015 - Present: | Lamotrigine, 300mg. Eve |
| 05-23-2015 - Present: | Levothyroxine, 150 mcg. Daily |
| 05-23-2015 - Present: | Seroquel, 100-150. Eve |
| 07-02-2015 - Present: | Ritalin, 20 mg. Twice daily |
| 07-30-2015 - Present: | Abilfy, 20mg. Daily |
This being human is a guest house. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all. Treat each guest honorably.
I too cannot tell why you are disappointed. You're very lucky. Keep in mind that the more episodes you experience, the more you will decline as you age. Each episode does damage to the brain. Over time, hypomania episodes can turn dysphoric instead of euphoric. They can also become full blown mania. By that I mean you may experience negative thoughts, irritation, restlessness, and even violence and psychosis. Not fun.
Just because you are fine now does not mean it will always be that way. These drugs are not perfect! You may still cycle now and then.
From day one I have been on Abilify. It worked to get me out of a mania within days. I recently wanted to try Latuda because of blood sugar issues that I believe were caused by Abilify. That drug failed me badly. So now I am back on Abilify. Old trusty. It is not perfect and I don't like the side effects, but Abilify combined with Lamictal and Seroquel (for sleep) works pretty well overall. I too am lucky to have found the right meds.
Just because you are fine now does not mean it will always be that way. These drugs are not perfect! You may still cycle now and then.
From day one I have been on Abilify. It worked to get me out of a mania within days. I recently wanted to try Latuda because of blood sugar issues that I believe were caused by Abilify. That drug failed me badly. So now I am back on Abilify. Old trusty. It is not perfect and I don't like the side effects, but Abilify combined with Lamictal and Seroquel (for sleep) works pretty well overall. I too am lucky to have found the right meds.
Current medications as of 08-02-2015
| 11-30-2010 - Present: | Omeprazole, 20 mg. Daily |
| 10-24-2012 - Present: | Simvastatin, 20mg. Eve |
| 06-21-2013 - Present: | Losartin Potassium , 25mg. Daily |
| 11-01-2013 - Present: | Furosemide, 40-80 mg. Daily |
| 11-01-2013 - Present: | Klor-con, 10 - 20 meg. Daily |
| 05-23-2015 - Present: | Lamotrigine, 300mg. Eve |
| 05-23-2015 - Present: | Levothyroxine, 150 mcg. Daily |
| 05-23-2015 - Present: | Seroquel, 100-150. Eve |
| 07-02-2015 - Present: | Ritalin, 20 mg. Twice daily |
| 07-30-2015 - Present: | Abilfy, 20mg. Daily |
This being human is a guest house. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all. Treat each guest honorably.
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