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Bipolar II Forums › General & Support › Frustrated... Progress or Regression?
06/12/2011 05:31 PM
redphoenix
redphoenix
 
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I am so frustrated right now. I woke up this morning sobbing for no real reason. I just wanted to go back to bed and never wake up. I hadn't felt that in a while. Overall June has been a better month for me than prior months, but I can't help but wonder if this is as stable as I can expect to get? Shouldn't being stable mean that I don't have those severe depressive episodes? If that's the case, then I'm not close to stable yet. Grrrr. I see my pdoc tomorrow and he's been talking about adding Depokote. I hope I can get myself back on track. I guess it's one step forward and two steps back. I'm trying to hang on, but this has been a really scary ride.
Susan

http://www.bringchange2mind.org/

Bipolar II w/ treatment resistant depression
BED

Latuda 160 mg
Lamictal 400 mg
Lithium 900 mg
Effexor 300 mg
Wellbutrin 450 mg
Lorazipam 2 mg x 4
Vyvanse 70 mg
Adderall IR 60 mg
Mirtazapine 30 mg
Liothyronine 50 mcg (thyroid)

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.-Dalai Lama

And remember, no matter where you go, there you are. -Confucius

I am not a doctor and my advice is purely my opinion and should be regarded as such.
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06/12/2011 06:22 PM  Top
Joy75
Joy75
 
Posts: 15646
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You have been having such trouble and I'm so sorry. My heart goes out to you. Wanting to just go back to bed and being this down is awful for you. Especially when you have been feeling okay. Yes, when you are stable you usually don't have severe depressive episodes. It's good that you are seeing your psychiatrist tomorrow. Keep trying medications till you get that right combination. Never give up. Hang on and know that we are here to help you thorough this. Keep posting and we will keep helping you. I hope that tomorrow is a better day for you.
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

06/12/2011 09:21 PM  Top
blj713
blj713
 
Posts: 555
Member
I'm so sorry Red, my heart really goes out to you, that's terrible frustrating, I hope your pdoc can find something for you that will get you on the road to feeling stable. ((Big hugs))
Barbara

Bipolar II with Rapid Cycling & Mixed States and my pdoc says treatment resistant as well. dx'd 4-15-11 but have had for 30 years
Incurable Chronic Insomnia - tried everything sleep specialist's said there is nothing that can be done for me.
PTSD
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Autoimmune Disease
Tachycardia
Hypoxemia
High Blood Pressure

Lamotrigine 400 mg
*was taken off Topamax 150 mg 2 weeks ago
*3 months ago went from 60 mg Cymbalta to 30 mg and 1 month ago off Cymbalta



Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain.

My advice is purely personal. I am not a Doctor and there is NO substitute for getting proper medical diagnosis and advice.

06/14/2011 11:18 AM  Top
InvisibleMe
InvisibleMe
 
Posts: 3203
Senior Member
How are you feeling today? Any better?
~ Christine

Abilify 10 mg
Lamotrigine 200 mg
Bupropion XL 450 mg
Clorazepate 30 mg (for anxiety)
Trazodone 300 mg prn (for sleep)
Xanax .5 mg prn (for anxiety and sleep)

*Please note that I am not a doctor and my advice is purely my opinion.

06/14/2011 12:36 PM  Top
redphoenix
redphoenix
 
Posts: 1191
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Hi Invisible. I am feeling a lot better today. I saw my pdoc yesterday... he added Effexor to the mix. Let's hope that does the trick.
Susan

http://www.bringchange2mind.org/

Bipolar II w/ treatment resistant depression
BED

Latuda 160 mg
Lamictal 400 mg
Lithium 900 mg
Effexor 300 mg
Wellbutrin 450 mg
Lorazipam 2 mg x 4
Vyvanse 70 mg
Adderall IR 60 mg
Mirtazapine 30 mg
Liothyronine 50 mcg (thyroid)

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.-Dalai Lama

And remember, no matter where you go, there you are. -Confucius

I am not a doctor and my advice is purely my opinion and should be regarded as such.

Previous discussions I participated in:
Effexor Anyone?
Effexor Anyone?
Effexor Anyone?

06/15/2011 04:58 AM  Top
InvisibleMe
InvisibleMe
 
Posts: 3203
Senior Member
Oh good. I'm crossing my fingers for you!
~ Christine

Abilify 10 mg
Lamotrigine 200 mg
Bupropion XL 450 mg
Clorazepate 30 mg (for anxiety)
Trazodone 300 mg prn (for sleep)
Xanax .5 mg prn (for anxiety and sleep)

*Please note that I am not a doctor and my advice is purely my opinion.

06/15/2011 07:13 AM  Top
RickEJ
RickEJ
 
Posts: 6233
Group Leader
I'm an Advocate
Hope it works for you! Hang in there!
peace & hugs
Rick
If I seem confused it's because I am!
Bi-polar II,GAD,SAD,TRD
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