Bipolar Support Group

Hi everyone, I'm 27 and was just dx'd bipolar about a month ago. and yeah I'm having a very difficult time accepting this. I've just been put on quitapine on monday - 300mg and I'm worred i'm going to be feeling like a zombie from now on. I haven't stated taking it yet.. just looking at the box.

does anyone else take this medacation? if anyone has any advice for me. I would really apreaated it,

as I'm feeling quite lonely on this road to be honest and scared too.

Welcome, you have found a very supportive place and i'm glad to see you. Coming online here daily has helped me cope so much better with this illness...i thought i knew just about everything but i really didn't know much until i found this place. Hearing first hand from those who also live with it has enlightened me tremendously. I've even made special bonding friendships with some members.

I do not know about the medication you've stated, maybe someone else will. Feel free to post wherever you want. You can send me or any group leader a private message (pm) if you wish.

Hi and welcome. I have not heard of your medication either. I am sure you are nervous but it is not going to help you out in the box. I know it is a lot to take in when I was first diagnosed after having taken psych meds for years for major depressive disorder, I was in total shock and had a very hard time with the diagnosis. So I feel for you tremendously. You have found a good place where no one will judge you and you will always feel welcome.

Your taking Seroquel, honey. Becareful. It's side effects can be fast acting and severe. 300mg is a huge dose to start on. Usually you start at 50mg and work your way up. I am by no means a doctor but I started on Seroquel and that is how I started and it ws given to me is huge warning from my doctor to follow her directions exactly. It didn't work for me and I am weaningoff. Good luck. If you are unsure don't hesitate to get a second opinion.

Also it will knock you out so take it at night and it will make you feel like you are starving all the time so becareful what you eat. It can mess up your blood sugars and cholesterol.

Thank you all for your messages, It really does help to know that I'm not alone.oh yes what I meant by 300mg is that i'm on 200mg at night and 100mg in the morning as unfortunately my local health authority will not fund the slow release one.

Thanks for warning me about feeling hungy and my blood sugars too.

Hang in it here. You are not alone. You might feel like a Zombie for awhile, but your body and brain will adjust. I know it's hard, but try to stay positive.

Hi: I take 150 mgs. of seroquel at night. I used to be on a lot more. I agree with everyone that has posted. You might do better taking it at night. Maybe you could inquire into this. Seroquel is a powerful drug and it can make you feel very tired. It can also give you great food cravings as well affect your sugars. I wish that I had relied on eatting only vegies at night when I felt hungry because as a result of not doing so, I have gained a lot of weight that I am finally for the first time in years am trying to take off. I am sorry that you have bipolar disorder. I hate to think of another person getting dx'd with this especially at a young age. Denial can also be another factor. After several years of having bipolar I still find myself in denial periodically and I have messed with my medication which I know I really shouldn't do. As a result I have become symptomatic. The more you educate yourself about bipolar the better. MDJ is a great support group and can be very helpful. I wish you well. Take care.

Hi There,

This is the first I've written on this site. I understand that a lot of grief can come with the diagnosis.

Even though I have known I have bipolar for quite some time, I have recently been officially diagnosed and put on Seroquel. The official diagnosis has brought up feelings of grief for me too.

I began by taking 25 mgs of seroguel because I am small and usually pretty sensitive to meds. Noe I am up to 75mgs. I am surprised that you're starting at 300. Do you like and trust your doctor/psychiatrist?

I did feel a bit zombi-ish for the first few days, but actually, it was a relief from anxiety. I felt calm. Now I've adjusted and don't feel spaced out. Have you begun the meds yest? How do you feel?

Hi Rose31.. Nope I've not started yet, I'm trying to get another apointment with my Psychiattrist to Chat more about it.. and really to see if they is anything else I can go on first as this sounds rarther drastic 300mgs. My brother has Bipolar too but is only on 150mgs and stated on 25mg too.

I hope to see him by the end of the week and will let you know how I get on. Thank you for your post and Good luck with everything too.