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05/08/2008 17:47
kimminentdanger
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I can’t believe that I still can’t recognize looming mania when it’s sooooo obvious. I apologize in advance if I start to ramble, I am through the roof right now and I have NO IDEA how to stop it….. I cannot believe I didn’t see this coming. Well, I guess this lamictal is working, at least a little bit, because I can’t ever remember being this aware of an upward swing before, but why isn’t it making this stop???? I felt extra good yesterday, and now that I think about it; my “List Writing” happened… (I write crazy “to do” lists that are completely unrealistic, but at the time I write them, I truly believe I can get it all done. Am I making any sense at all right now? Anyway, the list from yesterday included: dye hair, give dog a bath, delete old files from computer, write to my ½ brother in jail and send money, make a new futon cover & paint the computer room (first go to Home Depot for paint supplies). I know this sounds totally crazy guys, but I swear I just KNEW I could get it all done. What really happened was: I dragged all the fabric out of the basement to find one I liked for the futon, but I ended up putting them in separate piles according to fabric texture… oh my god; I can’t even believe I’m telling anyone all of this…. And when I went to find thread, I decided that before I covered the futon with a new cover, I should paint FIRST…. So I got the sandpaper out (you gotta sand before you can paint) but when I went into the computer room to check out the scene, the computer lured me in and I logged on here. I wish I would have noticed it then….. anyway, I posted and chatted a bit and I remember getting really pissed for a second and somebody here said something funny that made me laugh, so it didn’t seem that bad. But then I went online to play poker…. OH GOD this is ridiculous…. After I logged off last night, I NEVER WENT TO SLEEP – felt kinda edgy and continued to play poker until I lost a total of close to 450 bucks….. (didn’t care & still don’t)….. been on that frigging poker site ALL DAY LONG today. I took a little breather to log on here & check things out, but I felt energized, not really anything to be concerned about… I knew I was a little “up” but it was all good…. But now I’m looking around and I can tell that I am in the middle of something nuts guys….I’m jumping at every little noise and I can see how everyone is looking at me right now (I don’t know if its worry on their faces, but it’s SOMETHING) How can I explain this??? I’m literally sitting here rocking back and forth just ITCHING to get outta the house – feel like I can’t breathe & I need to MOVE… It came on so fast (but not really… I should have KNOWN because of the way I felt yesterday..) There are piles of fabric and sandpaper everywhere, and I really want to get rid of them, but I can’t. (not sure why)…. I searched for my stupid lighter for like 25 minutes before I realized it’s right there in front of me. Everything I try to say out loud is coming out all jumbled and patchy…can’t even complete a full sentence; the words are getting gridlocked, if you know what I mean. Like the story is whipping around in my head, but I can’t get it out fast enough. The kicker was when Frankie said “calm down – you’re acting like a crackhead right now” OH MY GOD YOU GUYS…. How insensitive is that???? So I freaked out and I shocked myself….. don’t want to flip out but I just want to smash his face through a wall right now. What happened to “I understand Kim” and all that other supportive bull? We have talked about this mania sooo many times…. I HATE it when he compares me to a crack head. How does that help or even make any sense? He must think I’m dumb enough to believe the bullshit he spews….. All I want to do is stop my head right now, and I don’t understand why this medicationisn’t working…. I don’t even know the point I’m trying to make right now – all I know is I’m pissed off beyond reason & I feel like I’ve been duped by these effing doctors……and I just want to go play more poker which I KNOW isn’t a good idea because of all the money I’ve ALREADY blown in the past day and a half, but I don’t know… I just have an itch that needs to be scratched, you know??? I feel like I’m flying through a tunnel and none of my words will come out right…. I feel reckless and invincible and I just want it to stop RIGHT NOW…. It’s too much. I used to like this, but I talked myself into believing that I would never feel this way again because of my new “medication” (yeah right – it’s not medicating) and I’m just not prepared!!!And I don’t understand why I can suddenly recognize that I’m IN IT but I couldn’t recognize that it was coming????? I wanted to say something totally relevant to that, but for the life of me, I can’t think of what it was(sorry)…I’m climbing the walls…and I really can’t even believe that I’m actually about to post this nonsense….what the hell am I thinking? I know I sound like a raving madwoman right now; and I’m embarrassed but I’m not used to reaching out like this – I usually just masquerade as okay, but I’m really not okay right now….I just wish I wasn’t so AWARE of what’s happening right now – ignorance is bliss, right? And I can’t help but wonder if it’s the medication that’s making this all so REAL right now (but I’ve only been on it for a week!!! I don’t knowwhat I’m trying to say…. I’m just kind of letting the words come. If I typed this fast normally, I’d get a lot of posting done - ha! (not funny)(but kind of funny) I’m losing my grip…...PLEASE…. somebody tell me SOMETHING…

"Insanity destroys reason, but not wit." - Nathaniel Emmons

"Been a bad boy since diapers and Gerbers; my first words were bleep bleep and curse curse." - Eminem

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05/08/2008 17:56
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HEY KIM...sounds like you are really up right now...thoughts are racing...can you call doc or see doc tomorrow??? You are making sense in the post but, thoughts are coming kind of fast....
"In the time of your life, live-so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but, shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it." William Saroyan


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05/08/2008 17:57
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Hey Kim,

Take a few deep breaths. We are here with you.

You sound like you may need some professional help right now. It is good you are reaching out this way. I think, it is also good that you can recognize what is happening to you. It means you can take the steps necessary to stop it.

Does your doctor have an emergency number or can you get to an emergency room?



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05/08/2008 18:08
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Can someone take you to the hospital? It is really good that you recognize something is happening. Maybe they need to adjust your medication. At the hospital they could do that easily.
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05/08/2008 18:12
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I guess I went WAY over the top... didn't want anyone to worry or anything....this kind of mania is something I've experienced probably 3 or 4 times a month for about 4 years now.... (i know... crazy right?) Its just that I've never been so AWARE of it before and I'm a little freaked by that "awakening" I guess you could say.... I really didn't mean to alarm anyone...I'm not TOTALLY melting down or anything...just a little (OK A LOT)weirded out by this whole "clarity" thing and wanted to spew to people who know what it's like to spew... does that make any sense? So sorry if i freaked you guys out... I'm not at the point (YET) lol (ok -not funny)of needing to line up at the ward or anything....just thought someone could relate. I guess I'm WAYYYY over the top huh??? A million miles an hour - that's the manic me...it's just so CLEAR this time....weird... do you guys think it has anything to do with my starting meds???This is the first time I've ever been on meds and I guess I have no idea what I was expecting or what I should expect, you know???
"Insanity destroys reason, but not wit." - Nathaniel Emmons

"Been a bad boy since diapers and Gerbers; my first words were bleep bleep and curse curse." - Eminem

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05/08/2008 18:16
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I have never been really depressed...usually manic...and a lot like what you are experiencing...I was just concerned...if you feel comfortable with it is ok...If it gets any worse..please consider going to get some help...even the emergency room if it gets worse...love ya...
"In the time of your life, live-so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but, shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it." William Saroyan


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05/08/2008 18:22
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Kim,

This is a very safe place to spew.

This new clarity may have something to do with being medicated for the first time. You have only been taking Lamictal for a week. Chances are that you are not at your peak levels yet. I'm on a fairly low dosage (100 mg) and it took almost 3 weeks to get to that level. Is that the only medication you are taking?

The new clarity could also just be a sign that you are learning about the signs to watch for and beginning to recognize them. I sort of remember when I first started becomming aware that I was psychotic. It did a number on me, too. I think as time passes you may welcome this awareness, because it can save you from doing the things tha led you to seek treament in the first place.

You sitll may want to get in touch with your Dr. tomorrow. He may need to make an adjustment.

*hugs*

I'm glad you came here and let it out to us.

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05/08/2008 18:23
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thanks so much norma...i'm so glad you said you have felt similar...was starting to feel like a sideshow freak for a second....i guess i just assumed that EVERYONE reaches this kind of plateau...it's just so OBVIOUS to me this time...THAT makes me more nervous than the zoom zoom zoom because I just never saw it like im seeing it right now...
"Insanity destroys reason, but not wit." - Nathaniel Emmons

"Been a bad boy since diapers and Gerbers; my first words were bleep bleep and curse curse." - Eminem

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05/08/2008 18:28
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i just don't want it to get worse...that can be dangerous...if you have felt this before, then you kind of know it is like riding a wave. It hopefully, will subside...in a bit. You are on meds and sometimes we have to trust them to keep things from being too bad. I would still tell the doc tomorrow...honey. To me it is like going up in an elevator just a whooosh...is the only way i know to put it into words...like I am on the top of a volcano and it is erupting with me on top of the smoke...just call me Mt St Helene...that is how it is for me.
"In the time of your life, live-so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but, shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it." William Saroyan


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05/08/2008 18:29
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Dream - thanks.you are probably right about that! i've only been medicated for several days now and they had me taking 25 mg 1x a day for the first 7, and last night was the first night i took 50 (per their instructions)but it couldn't possibly affect me that quickly right? Or wrong? There's really nothing for them to adjust, right? Because i'm on the lowest possible or second lowest possible dosage?
"Insanity destroys reason, but not wit." - Nathaniel Emmons

"Been a bad boy since diapers and Gerbers; my first words were bleep bleep and curse curse." - Eminem

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