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Bipolar II Forums › General & Support › worst week ever
04/21/2010 12:57 PM
heatfan03
 
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so switched meds like 2 weeks ago and last saturday i began the worst episodes of both manic and depressive phases in about a year (when i was first diagnosed)

the worst thing was blowing 3 thousand dollars on online poker because I thought it would make me feel better (i was not thinking right at all) . this was money i had made from $100 so technically its like losing $100 only but still.

anyway this was one of the hobbys i have but now im gonna have so much time on my hands

im 19 and a college student

had to quit the tennis team cause of an asshole coach I cant work out or anything physical cause i have a severe problem with my radial nerve in my arm and will probably need surgery,

I just sit around my apartment being unproductive. I hate it.

any ideas on hobbies to take up etc. wont be as bad when i can do exercise again.

also when i blew the money playing poker I felt like i was watching myself almost and not in control of what I was doing. anyone had this happen before to them.
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04/21/2010 03:01 PM  Top
Shuperman
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Ive been there man, in a hypomanic phase I spend alot. The last bad one I had I spent alot on poker too. Being in a mood like that is very hard to control what you do, you almost need somebody around you to tell you to stop, somebody you can trust and that knows your condition well enough to see it happening. Hang in there, we've been there too. Take care,

Joe

A generous man will prosper, he who replenishes will himself be replenished.

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04/21/2010 03:33 PM  Top
MissStacey
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Spending was one of my worst things! Gambling is not a good idea with this disorder not under control. If you like the online game there are plenty you can play without using money. Just play for fun for now until you know you can control it. I hope you feel better and your new meds work well for you. Hugs
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04/21/2010 04:08 PM  Top
santos63
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Spending is one of my 'things' when I'm manic - I bought a brand new Avalanche that had everything possible in it. I love my Bose stereo, plus I bought two brand new Harley Davidson motorcycles. The payments? I'm down to owing $13,000. on one of the Harleys. Man, I cannot afford to not take my meds! When I'm feeling manic, I give my credit cards over to hubby and he sticks close by me to keep me out of trouble.
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04/22/2010 05:03 PM  Top
owutatangledweb
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You really should call your pdoc again. You don't have to wait for an appointment necessarily; some pdocs may adjust your meds over the phone. This is telling you that the meds are right yet. Unfortunately, everyone is different and the meds will be trial and error until they get it right. Let your pdoc know what's going on. If you can't be seen right away or if they don't talk to you over the phone, keep a journal of your reactions to the meds and dosages so that you can see how things affect you and let your pdoc know. The journal may also help you to notice patterns about yourself and how often you may cycle with episodes. Good luck to yuo....best wishes.
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