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10/27/2011 08:21 PM
notsohot
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Hi I'm a new member and I was dx BP II March 2010 while in my first of three hospitalizations. I've been off my meds for 6 months and I know that's not good at all so I'm seeing a pdoc in 8 more days to work with me. Thought I'd give a little back story.. But at this moment I was wondering if it's possible to have lots of energy, racing thoughts and be depressed at the same time? Cuz that's how I feel right now. Its really frustrating, my mind is going a mile a minute and in doing that it's making me have some anxiety. Ugh..
Bipolar I with psychotic features (rapid cycling, mixed episodes)

Mild OCD (hand washing, counting, doing things in groups of 4 or even numbers.)

Axiety

Paranoid thoughts

Geodon 240 at supper time
Effexor XR 150mg once daily
Buspar 30mg twice daily
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Cogentin .5mg as needed
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Trazadone 50mg at bedtime
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10/27/2011 08:30 PM  Top
er44
 
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Yes, Its quite common as a matter of fact. It's called a mixed episode. I suffer from those types of bipolar episodes. I am not a dr. but you are describing exactly what I go through when in a mixed episode. Its a combination of depression and mania at the same time. It causes a lot of anxiety and frustration. Youre both depressed and manic at the same time right? Keep a journal of what youre going through before you see your doctor and maybe he will be able to give you more information. hang in there.
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10/27/2011 08:50 PM  Top
notsohot
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Yes I'm depressed and feeling manic also.. Its VERY frustrating.. I'm finding myself easily agitated and "on edge" like I wanna snap if someone says boo if that makes sense.
Bipolar I with psychotic features (rapid cycling, mixed episodes)

Mild OCD (hand washing, counting, doing things in groups of 4 or even numbers.)

Axiety

Paranoid thoughts

Geodon 240 at supper time
Effexor XR 150mg once daily
Buspar 30mg twice daily
Vestaril 100mg at bedtime
Cogentin .5mg as needed
Lamictal 300mg once daily
Trazadone 50mg at bedtime

10/30/2011 06:33 AM  Top
hunkydorie
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I agree with er44. Yes, it is possible to feel all that you r feeling. It is a good idea to write down what you r experiencing. I think pdocs actually like that because both sides have a much better chance of understanding each other better if that makes any sense. It just makes for a good appointment and outcome, I think
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Geodon 120 mgs.
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10/31/2011 10:05 AM  Top
Aravis
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agree with the other answers. sounds like my "mixed" episodes. they are the WORST. are you really agitated too, can't stop moving?
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10/31/2011 11:41 AM  Top
TexasYankee
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Mixed episodes suck! I have been going through that for months now. Hypomania that turns into mixed episodes by the end of the day. I concur, it is MOST frustrating. For myself and those around me.

I am glad you have a pdoc appt. That should help tons and if you are out of meds, expect a bit of chaos until you get stabilized.

I wish you luck! Smile

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Although I may be knowledgeable, I am not a doctor, therapist or any other professional in this area. My experiences and opinion are just that. Hopefully others can relate though. :)
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