Bipolar PJ fans???

PJSiren · November 2014

Evsgjamm, I wasn't trying to "go up your ass" or offend, I certainly hope I didn't...I was just trying to explain from my point of view...you're right it would be interesting to hear from someone who is on the other side of the fence....so to speak.

Congrats Chad on your upcoming wedding, I think as I understood what you said....lol Nice when you find someone who can understand/cope with you and help us to be better people along the way... :-)

evsgjamm · November 2014

PJSiren

I think we have a miscommunication. Chadwick is the guy I always call "up my ass" as my nickname for him. I wasn't saying anything at all related to bullshit or "kiss my ass" kinda thing. That may be why you got confused. My lingo towards Mr 'Wick (aka "up my ass") gets lost in translation from time to time. I'm on side with what you're saying here

I'm a goofball by nature and whenever I can find a place to generate a smile or a laugh, I do it - and it's usually very very lame and overly simplified. It's how I like to make my days sunny.

PJSiren · November 2014

Evsgjamm, oooh, gottya, I was afraid I or we had offended you in some way....I get it now...I'm still a little bit of a newb on things like that...lol

PJSiren · January 2015

I feel like I'm in a manic phase...haha it's just another manic monday....don't ask, anyway, I've actually kinda felt like it for a few days now, but it's different than they used to be because I'm medicated, but it's definitely still manic...I'm hyper, and easily bored and the fact that I have to work totally sucks ass, I wanna be doing fun stuff...stuff I want to do...one different thing about it is I don't want to drink a lot though, I used to wanna drink a lot when I was manic, but I just don't have the desire to drink much anymore...and the mania hasn't brought it back. So I guess that's good. I like the feeling, I wasn't tired this morning, not like I have been it took me some time to get going, but I had a headache so that's why, but it was fatigue that caused me to have a hard time getting going like normal...I hope this lasts a while...feeling more energetic would be great!

PJSiren · March 2015

Anyone else get migraines? I get them bad and think there might be a link here...I dunno, I might also be just grasping at straws at this point...

RKCNDY · March 2015

PJSiren said:
Anyone else get migraines? I get them bad and think there might be a link here...I dunno, I might also be just grasping at straws at this point...

I know depression is caused by a lack of certain chemicals being processed on the brain...they sort of back up and get lost before being fully processed, so you don't get the 'happies'. In my own personal opinion, that is a cause for the migraines. I used to hide in bed under the covers for most of the day...reading, tv, and anything else was just too much for me to process.

PJSiren · March 2015

RKCNDY said:

PJSiren said:
Anyone else get migraines? I get them bad and think there might be a link here...I dunno, I might also be just grasping at straws at this point...
I know depression is caused by a lack of certain chemicals being processed on the brain...they sort of back up and get lost before being fully processed, so you don't get the 'happies'. In my own personal opinion, that is a cause for the migraines. I used to hide in bed under the covers for most of the day...reading, tv, and anything else was just too much for me to process.

I'm on meds for both, but I've been getting a lot migraines again and I don't know why...So that's why I was wondering if there could be a connection...I have been in a neutral phase for a long time because of the meds, thankfully...but yeah what you're saying makes sense...the chemical imbalance causing the migraines too...I will have to see my psych soon for med renewal, I will have to talk to him about that...

PJSiren · May 2015

I have been without my meds for like 3 weeks...I ordered them late and then my doctor wouldn't renew them because he hadn't seen me in 7 months...and didn't bother to have his secretary call me about that...so I am seeing him next week, and he finally renewed my meds, but I've been having all kinds of crazy side effects from being without, i've been sick to my stomach for going on two weeks, light headed, exhausted, and overly emotional...the dumbest things have been making me tear up...like I read an article on FB about Johnny Depp and I got teary...because he's like one of the sweetest guys ever! It was stupid though, it should have just made me smile...and then my timehop app showed me a picture of my cat that passed away this morning, and I've been depressed all day. I bawled this morning before work, I was able to get myself together before I got to work, but yeah, it's just been a shitty day. I should have my meds in a few days and I can get off this shitty cycle...

PJSiren · May 2015

Got my meds LAST weekend, so I've been back on them for 9 days now, and I am back to feeling balanced, and not sick and all that crap I was going through went away...I feel 100% back to normal....sleepier than normal though, but I think thats because the meds got out of my system completely and then I restarted them, so I have to get used to them again....otherwise though, i feel great...

oftenreading · May 2015

PJSiren said:
Got my meds LAST weekend, so I've been back on them for 9 days now, and I am back to feeling balanced, and not sick and all that crap I was going through went away...I feel 100% back to normal....sleepier than normal though, but I think thats because the meds got out of my system completely and then I restarted them, so I have to get used to them again....otherwise though, i feel great...

That's wonderful!

Thoughts_Arrive · May 2015

I have generalised anxiety/mild depression/social anxiety. Been on Escitalopram (aka Lexapro) for 3 months now, I find it has helped me feel normal. I have had issues for as long as I can remember, even in childhood.
I battled it without medication whilst seeing my psychologist for about 2 years, I was determined to never go on medication as I found that thought scary.

Well that got me nowhere, was referred to a psychiatrist by my GP early this year and overcame my fear and started on medication. I was told to be on it for a year and will come off it then and see how it goes.

The worst is my fear of having to hide it from my parents and employers. I am unemployed at the moment, I fear having to ask for time off work in future to see my shrink or GP for another script for medication. A lot of employers discriminate against those with mental illness.
I also can't drink more than one standard drink of alcohol a week, how to get away with that at work functions?

Thoughts_Arrive · May 2015

PJSiren said:
I have BP with ADD...i'm untreated for the ADD because I'm already on 4 medications between my BP and my migraines...I have a hard time sitting still too, my feet/legs constantly move and fidget with stuff all the time...and I daydream a lot too...it's funny thought because I didn't have ADD or ADHD as a kid, it developed later after I was an adult and the fidgeting has gotten progressively worse, especially since my hip surgery(weird, huh?)...I also misplace my keys when I've just stuck them in my pocket or dropped them in my purse like two seconds before...my brain completely forgets. We know I have the ADD with the BP because I have the chronic issues even when I'm medicated for the BP and the ADD issues regardless of a manic or depressive swing....it sucks...like right now I'm sitting here typing this and my right foot is digging into the carpet...I just can't sit still...

And I really love it here too, I have made some great friends so far BP and non BP alike! :-)

I find that I cannot sit still and not move my legs, I mentioned to my shrink that I think I have ADD as I find it hard to stay focused on task and daydream. I was told it is too late to fix ADD if I had it and that it doesn't look like I do have it.

JWPearl · May 2015

Thoughts_Arrive said:
I have generalised anxiety/mild depression/social anxiety. Been on Escitalopram (aka Lexapro) for 3 months now, I find it has helped me feel normal. I have had issues for as long as I can remember, even in childhood.
I battled it without medication whilst seeing my psychologist for about 2 years, I was determined to never go on medication as I found that thought scary.

Well that got me nowhere, was referred to a psychiatrist by my GP early this year and overcame my fear and started on medication. I was told to be on it for a year and will come off it then and see how it goes.

The worst is my fear of having to hide it from my parents and employers. I am unemployed at the moment, I fear having to ask for time off work in future to see my shrink or GP for another script for medication. A lot of employers discriminate against those with mental illness.
I also can't drink more than one standard drink of alcohol a week, how to get away with that at work functions?

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Thoughts_Arrive · May 2015

JWPearl said:

Thoughts_Arrive said:
I have generalised anxiety/mild depression/social anxiety. Been on Escitalopram (aka Lexapro) for 3 months now, I find it has helped me feel normal. I have had issues for as long as I can remember, even in childhood.
I battled it without medication whilst seeing my psychologist for about 2 years, I was determined to never go on medication as I found that thought scary.

Well that got me nowhere, was referred to a psychiatrist by my GP early this year and overcame my fear and started on medication. I was told to be on it for a year and will come off it then and see how it goes.

The worst is my fear of having to hide it from my parents and employers. I am unemployed at the moment, I fear having to ask for time off work in future to see my shrink or GP for another script for medication. A lot of employers discriminate against those with mental illness.
I also can't drink more than one standard drink of alcohol a week, how to get away with that at work functions?
magnesium complete is sposed to be a good herbal helper

This product works to relieve bodily exhaustion caused by stress. Formulated with Magnesium citrate, KSM-66 Ashwagandha, and three B-vitamins to restore energy, this product also contains the calming herb Lemon balm to support mood by reducing anxiety and enhancing vitality.

Relieving stress, nervous tension and mild anxiety
Calming and relaxing the body during times of stress
Supporting a restful, undisturbed sleep
Common symptoms of low magnesium levels include muscle spasms, muscle weakness, insomnia, irritability and sensitivity to noise. The RDA (Recommended Daily Amount) suggested to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all adults (97-98%) is 420mg for men and 320mg for women.

Sometimes we don’t eat as well as we could, our stress levels are high, or we lose excessive amounts of magnesium (or absorb limited amounts) due to health conditions. During these times, supplementing with magnesium may be necessary. Some medications, including certain diuretics and antibiotics, may reduce magnesium levels. Individuals with poorly-controlled diabetes may benefit from magnesium supplementation because hyperglycaemia can cause them to lose magnesium through their urine.

Alcohol intake and chronic malabsorption conditions such as Crohn’s disease, coeliac disease, colitis, diarrhoea, intestinal surgery and fat malabsorption can also affect magnesium levels. Older adults are at increased risk for low magnesium levels due to poor diet and reduced digestive ability.

Magnesium’s role in supporting heart health makes it beneficial in maintaining normal blood pressure. It is also helpful for PMS symptoms, including cramps, mood swings and fatigue.

This product works to relieve bodily exhaustion caused by stress

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rollings · May 2015

mental illness is becoming more "acceptable" these days....as it should be. The brain is just as susceptible to illness as any other organ or body part. The reason is carries a stigma is because it affects our thoughts.....something most of us hold very personal.

However, learning to separate "it" from "me" is the first step in overcoming it or at least properly dealing with it. .... It is not you. you just "have" it. It is separate.... hold it in your hands, hold it away from you...call it by name. dangle it. throw it against the wall for a while. don't worry, it'll come back.

yes, magnesium and other good stuff CoQ10, B12 x 1,000, ADD medication.

To your doc, Arrive, of course you can't fix ADD with medication..... Nor can you fix diabetes, hypertension, or elongated heart....that doesn't mean it should go untreated for fuck's sake.

by the way, I never heard of bipolar pj, are they any good?

whispering hands · May 2015

Been
Dealing with my depressive swing, and that and the ADHD makes it really hard, and I
Just want to lie in bed all day and twitch.. I
Just want to sleep, but I can't. So I'm doing the best I can jnbetween doctors. As of two days ago, meds ran out.. Still no new Doc on the horizon, and the depression is getting into Sliding mode. Today I get a 'breather'. In these hours, I live for those. In a my years of being BP I have learned to take advantage of the feeling that I can go outside, and not pass out from the anxiety. It saves me mentally to go just sit in the woods, high atop some rock formation, soaking up the sun, and the sounds of stillness that only nature can provide. Sadly it takes Pot for me to be still enough to get to that relaxed point. But none the less, I am taking today before work to go off grid for a while, and enjoy the beauty of God in nature, and spend some time in prayer. ( I know.. But it works for me..) I love that I live near Garden of The Gods.. As it has become my
Refuge on days like today..

PJSiren · May 2015

Thoughts_Arrive said:

PJSiren said:
I have BP with ADD...i'm untreated for the ADD because I'm already on 4 medications between my BP and my migraines...I have a hard time sitting still too, my feet/legs constantly move and fidget with stuff all the time...and I daydream a lot too...it's funny thought because I didn't have ADD or ADHD as a kid, it developed later after I was an adult and the fidgeting has gotten progressively worse, especially since my hip surgery(weird, huh?)...I also misplace my keys when I've just stuck them in my pocket or dropped them in my purse like two seconds before...my brain completely forgets. We know I have the ADD with the BP because I have the chronic issues even when I'm medicated for the BP and the ADD issues regardless of a manic or depressive swing....it sucks...like right now I'm sitting here typing this and my right foot is digging into the carpet...I just can't sit still...

And I really love it here too, I have made some great friends so far BP and non BP alike! :-)
I find that I cannot sit still and not move my legs, I mentioned to my shrink that I think I have ADD as I find it hard to stay focused on task and daydream. I was told it is too late to fix ADD if I had it and that it doesn't look like I do have it.

I can't keep my legs still at all...it sucks, they're constantly moving...it drives me bat shit crazy...

whispering hands · May 2015

So some good news!! I FINALLY got an apt. With a new Paych doctor on June 10!!! OMG! There's light at the end of this dark ass fucking tunnel!!

PJSiren · May 2015

whispering hands said:
So some good news!! I FINALLY got an apt. With a new Paych doctor on June 10!!! OMG! There's light at the end of this dark ass fucking tunnel!!

That is AWESOME NEWS!!!

PJSiren · August 2015

Well, I see my psych in a week and a half about my choice to stop taking the Abilify...I posted to the what's on your mind thread about it, but I'll explain here too, basically I've had restless legs, and I don't mean RLS that keeps you up at night, but my legs don't sit still for more than 5 seconds at a time, and it used to not bother me, just annoyed my hubby, but now it's making my legs ache and getting on my nerves and even fatiguing me somewhat, so I did some research as both my mom and JWPearl suggested it could be a medication I take....so I started with the newest addition, Abilify and sure enough, right in their pamphlet, which I never got from my mail order service, it says plain as day, restless legs is a side effect, and not everyone gets this....I just happened to be lucky....so I stopped taking the med without talking to my psych first because I wanted it out of my system ASAP, and I didn't have insurance at the time, It's been a week and a half and my new insurance has kicked in, so I called and made the appointment to go in and see him, and discuss my stopping taking the meds and also if any of my meds are safe to take during pregancy, or what safe alternatives there are, as my hubby and I want to start trying to have a baby soon.

Bipolar PJ fans???

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