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01/23/2012 02:32 PM
MineForLife
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I have been pretty stable with a few situational excitements (hypomania to mania characteristics) and a very tad bit of depression. Currently I am feeling depressed but I can not physically get there, I can't get depressed.

Of course this must all sound dandy and desirable BUT I feel so conflicted I am just on the boarder of wanting to rip my hair out because I am feeling depressed but I'm fueled with energy, or Im filled with energy yet I feel depressed. It is so strange because there is nothing to be sad about... it's actual depression. It's so hard to describe.

I feel that when alone I am all bottled up but when I am out and about I feel pretty ok when people tell me what to do or if I am just helping everyone out.

[u]gghh. So hard to describe, but I am trying... any tips

*DX*
-Bipolar II
-Panic Disorder (Generalized Anxiety Disorder)
-ADHD

*RX*
-Dextrostat Spansule- 20mg(AM)
-Lithobid (Lithium)-300mg(AM) and 300mg(PM)
-Lamictal-225mg(PM)
-Xanax.50-1.0mg tabs at bedtime and as needed
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01/23/2012 05:16 PM  Top
YorkieLove
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It sounds liked you might be having a mixed episode. You should talk to your pdoc. I hope that you feel better soon.
Lisa

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Bipolar II, Depressed Severe

Lamictal 400 mg
Seroquel 150 mg
Effexor 150 mg
Inderal 10 mg
Ambien 5 mg
Lithium 1200 mg

01/23/2012 05:54 PM  Top
Joy75
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Sounds like it may be mixed episode also. Those are the worst. Definitely call your psychiatrist and let him know what is up with you. He'll probably have to tweak something to get you stable again. I'm sorry you are feeling these feelings and I hope you get some relief soon!
Joy, 37 years old

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300mg Wellbutrin
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01/23/2012 09:19 PM  Top
Eric17
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Hi:

Sounds so frighteningly familiar. It was those feelings (classic mixed episode) that pushed me to the edge and a diagnosses of BP many years ago. Scary place for me to be and it sounds like it is for you too. I would definately speak with your Pdoc. I wish you the best and if you ever want to talk, feel free to shoot me a pm.

Eric

Eric
Bipolar Affective Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, OCD
Currently (03/17/2011): Lithium, Temazepam, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Multi-vitamin, Fish Oil
Good Sleep Hygiene/Near Vegan/Exercise/Working to Limit Stress
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