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proudmami01 Posts: 590
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Hello, I'm new here. My name is Tiffany. I am 27 years old and was diagnosed with bipolar about a year ago. I have educated myself pretty well on the topic but thought it would be nice to join a group of others who share the same difficulties. I had my first serious manic attack a little over a year ago, it was right after that that I was officially diagnosed with bipolar. I have strugged with depression off/on since I was 15/16 years old. Right now, I am currently in a mixed state and am working with my doctor to adjust my medicines to level my mood. I take Wellbutrin Xl (300mg) Seroquel (300mg total each day), Topomax (400mg total each day), and Klodopin (4mg total each day). Besides Bipolar, I deal with anxiety/panic attacks and post traumatic stress syndrome. I attend therapy on a weekly basis and have found that journaling on a daily basis helps me tremendously. I have been married for almost 7 years and I have an almost 9 year old son, a 7 year old daughter and an almost 5 year old son. I also have a 14 year old stepson. Right now, in my mixed phase, I find that everything irritates me, which I am having a hard time coping with. My children irritate me, my husband irritates me, work irritates me... everything I love just irritates me. Its affecting every aspect of my life. I am hoping someone here can relate to that. ~Tiffany Tiffany, 27 y/o
Bipolar I
Rapid Cycling
Anxiety Disorder
PTSD
Klonopin 1-4mg/day
Adderall 40mg (20mg 2x day)
Topamax 200mg
Depakote 500mg
Chantix - time to quit smoking, FOR GOOD!
I don't want the world to see me, cuz I don't think they'd understand. When everything's made to be broken - I just want you to know who I am.
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Joy75 Posts: 15645
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Hi Tiffany, welcome to the group! When I am hypo-manic, I get very angry and irritable, have racing thoughts, and am overly emotional. I can totally understand the feeling you are going through. Every single big or small thing is irritating. I conquered this with Abilify. Now it still happens every once in awhile, but not as bad. I was diagnosed with bipolar type 2 about a year and half ago. It was a relief to be able to put a name to my actions and feelings. I'm sorry that you are experiencing a mixed state and I hope it passes soon. It's good that you are working with your psychiatrist to get this under control. Stay strong. Hugs Joy, 37 years old
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Bipolar type 2 and ADD
300mg Wellbutrin
200mg Lamictal
40mg Viibryd
15mg Abilify
I AM NEITHER A PSYCHIATRIST OR PSYCHOLOGIST. I AM HERE FOR THE SAME REASONS YOU ARE. TO GIVE AND RECEIVE SUPPORT. WHAT I SAY IS PURELY MY OPINION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE.
Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It’s a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life. – Carrie Fisher |
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jonathanNC  Posts: 82
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I too can relate to things irritating me. I have the hardest time with my kids. I can be in the floor playing with them and the next second want them to get away, far away from me. Sometimes I'm not sure this is the BP...  Any one with kids probably has felt this way. Try not to beat yourself up over it, keep your journal and maybe you can find a pattern that you can work to interupt or stop. What worries you masters you
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uppitywoman Posts: 42362
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Welcome to the group, Tiffany. I am glad you are joining us. I am sorry you are currently in a mixed state and I hope it ends soon for you. I completely understand what you are feeling as far as the irritability. When I am hypomanic or manic I am very irritable. Like Joy, I take Abilify and it has helped immensely. I also take Trileptal to help manage my anger and it helps as well. I hope you will feel at home here and feel free to post elsewhere. With God, all things are possible
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Bipolar I
10mg Abilify--400mg Lamictal-90mg Cymbalta--25mg Ambien CR--200mg Topomax--30mg Temazapam--1mg Ativan as needed.
Please note that I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist. My opinions are personal only. This site is not intended to be a substitution for professional care, nor is anyone here qualified to make diagnoses. |
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Dit Posts: 12066
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Welcome Tiffany. You are a mother of three, and one step-daughter you must be very busy and i commend you for that. Sorry to hear you are having mixed symptoms. You mentioned you are feeling irritable, i've been very irritable lately too, towards my kids mainly. I'm able to take a Klonopin and that relieves me somewhat. I also know i've experienced a bit of mixed symptoms over the past few days but thank God it did not last. Glad you've found us, post wherever you like, i'm so glad i've found this place, coming online daily makes me not feel so alone and the people here are awesome. Be Still and Know That I Am - Scripture
12-Step Slogans - One Day/Moment at a Time/Just for Today/Let Go & Let God/But By the Grace of God
Live and Let Live/Easy Does It/This Too Shall Pass
"Don't be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts." - Hopi tribe
Bipolar I
Lithium 300 mgs, Lamotrigine 200 mgs, Klonopon (Clonazepam) .05mg more if needed, Clomipramine (Anafranil) 25 mgs, Abilify 5 mgs, Seroquel 25 mgs
Please note that I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist. My opinions are personal only. This site is not intended to be a substitution for professional care, nor is anyone here qualified to make diagnoses. |
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SteffieY Posts: 277
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Welcome Tiffany! Glad you found us. I find myself very irritated at everything and everyone when I am cycling into a hypomanic state, or even when I first cycle down into a depression. So you are not the only one! I have children also a 5 yr old boy and a 10 yr old boy too. Anytime you want to chat, just let me know! Hugs, stefanie Stefanie
Zoloft 200mg once daily
Lamictal 200mg twice daily
Abilify 10 mg once daily
Buspar 15mg twice daily
Ativan 1mg three times daily when needed
Topamax 50mg twice daily for chronic migraines
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thejustkat Posts: 72
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Hi Tiffany. I'm new here too.  I'm very familiar with the irritable mixed state. For me the cause of the irritation is generally sensory overload (which in my case is severely worsened/complicated by concurrent psychosis). It may help you to take frequent breaks in a dim quiet place, if you have one available. Some place with virtually nothing to stimulate you. And of course, make sure you're getting enough sleep, so you don't cycle all the way up to mania. good luck. |
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shaz66 Posts: 802
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My family knows that when I say I need to be alone for awhile, that it's in everyones best interest, I go into my bedroom close the drapes, and try to empty my mind, and relax. If it's really bad I take a klonopin. On occasion my daughter has interrupted me. and has learned its not a good idea. I too think it's sensory overload sometimes. I always say "my nerves are shot" Post edited by: shaz66, at: 07/17/2010 06:59 PM The greatest oak was once a little nut who held its ground.
"It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it."
Lena Horne - singer and actress
"Nothing is so exhausting as indecision, and nothing is so futile."
Bertrand Russell - philosopher and Nobel Laureate
Depakote 750 mg, Prozac 80 mg, Lamictal 100 mg, Klonopin 2 mg. Also taking Metformin, symvastin, and ramipril |
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ConfusedMommy11 Posts: 110
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i totally relate to being irritable....i think thats one of the worst parts of bp for me. i listen to nature sounds on my ipod, take a bath, take a klonopin....i am very blessed with a wonderful support network that allows me to be able to do this when i need to most of the time. but i feel like a failure as a mother almost everyday  Tiffany, Age 28
Bipolar II
Endometriosis
Borderline Personality Disorder
Migraines
Lamictal 200mg
Klonopin 1.5mg
Estrace 2mg
Prozac 10mg
"God is Love, God is Faithful. I rest in His perfect Peace."--my anxiety mantra
"Just because I could achieve my tasks yesterday, please do not assume that I will be able to do it tomorrow"
"when she was down she was VERY VERY DOWN
but when she was high SHE COULD FLY."
“Just when the Caterpillar thought the World was over, it became a Butterfly!” ~ Proverb
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ladyrb Posts: 513
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Hi Tiffany I get really irritable when I am anxious or stress. My anxieties get to a level that I can't handle. Right now I am not taking any meds and have been handling my stress with herbal meds they work when I take them. Take Care Lady Rb |
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