http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/feed http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/feed en-us Copyright (C) MDJunction.com. All rights reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 15:06:46 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10405927-newly-married-to-a-man-with-cyclothymia#10706626 That's probably the best thing for you - I'm glad you have been able to make a decision that is going to be beneficial to you. You should never feel like you have to manage someone else's illness. I wish you all the best with the next stage of your life!:)... Sat, 25 May 2013 09:34:46 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10635085-new-member-exhausted-from-supporting-husband#10705110 Hi Mermaid - maybe this is useful! http://www.amazon.com/Cyclothymia-Workbook-Manage-Swings-Balanced/dp/157224383X... Fri, 24 May 2013 13:09:29 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/general-support/10686847-my-partners-cyclothymia#10705100 ADs can trigger mania/hypomania in a person suffering with bipolar or a mood related disorder. Why did his doc prescribe these? He needs to check with a psych doc before getting medicated ideally. I'd advise that you let him get healthy, and see how things go - primary focus has to be getting his cyclo under control.... Fri, 24 May 2013 13:04:34 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/general-support/10699958-pms-makes-it-so-much-worse#10705084 I keep track of my cycle - I tend to get angry/weepy/grumpy, so if I know it's that time of the month, it helps me deal with the mood swings. I find it much easier to calm myself if I know that the swing I'm feeling is due to a hormonal issue, then I just try to ride it out.... Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:08 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/general-support/10704032-how-does-your-medication-make-you-feel#10704032 Hey all. I haven't been on here in eons. :y32b4: I have been on my medication for more than a year now and it works for me. I don't get the highs anymore and the lows have abated to a very large extent. I recently switched to my own medical aid (health insurance) and ran out of my old prescription. As a result I had to go without my meds for 2 weeks until I saw my pdoc. During the 1st week I was a bit light headed and such due to the withdrawal from the antidepressants. The second week,... Fri, 24 May 2013 01:32:13 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/lounge/627677-rewhat-are-you-reading#10686744 Through the Looking-Glass, Lewis Carroll :D... Thu, 16 May 2013 13:34:49 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/medicine-treatments/10632036-makins-sense-of-medication#10640078 I'm gonna see a general doc (GP) in 8 days. I was quite high yesterday, bought my ex a present doh but have reduced celexa to 10mg and feeling much more level. The risperdal is kicking in at 0.25mg!! got the munchies!! am very sensitive to meds and risperdal works on serotonin a lot. crazy. Cheers rainegirl x... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:04:29 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/general-support/3634362-how-did-your-cyclothymia-come-to-life/limitstart/10#10636153 That's so strange - my dad says I never slept when I was little, and all my memories are of staying up late! My other half thinks I have some sort of sleeping disorder, because he's caught me sleepwalking/acting out stuff in my sleep a few times, so I wonder if that's related to the bp.... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:54:32 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/general-support/10571721-cyclothymia-workbook#10635800 Its a good book. It also has a website with free downloads http://www.allaboutdepression.com/cyclothymia/... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:33:43 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/general-support/10552356-partner-with-suspected-cyclothymia#10633600 My husband has similar 'episodes', gets low and angry and blames me but the nect week can be fine. It was very tiring when his meds werent right but now with right treatment much more manageable. Needs to avoid drugs and alcohol which makes things worse.... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:33:26 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10620444-hello-from-new-member#10632000 Hi there... I was diagnosed the other week. At first I felt relief and forgave myself for some of my past behaviour. Then I felt shocked and scared. I am learning to understand and accept. I had meds for two weeks before I tried them. Asking your doc to explain is indeed a good idea. Read what you can, I recommend The Cyclothymia Workbook - it answers a lot of questions and gives advice on how to live. Try not to make yourself fit into symptoms because your experience of it will different t... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:11:02 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10359830-new-user-here-teenage-depression#10628735 You remind me of myself! I was so nervous about my college exam that I almost failed. I studied half the neccessary and a miracle point saved me. I can see this is an old post so I hope you passed your exam. About self-diagnosis, I don't recommend it at all. You can create false symptoms (because mind is so tricky) or just get a useless label on yourself. Teenagers have normal mood swings, lack of identity, irritability, etc. Only a psychiatrist can diagnose you. If you cannot tell people ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:03:28 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/general-support/10574840-anyone-else-been-diagnosed-with-a-personality-disorder#10628668 I'm happy that you finally got a diagnosis! I hope you get better soon. You can find great information in the Borderline Support Group. Also, I recommend you the book I Hate You, Don't Leave Me . It's a very famous book about Borderline Personality Disorder and I liked it a lot. Here's the link: http://api.ning.com/files/MPEt*AnKhuc1nZqzw9LDI2FX*cYRmxwChWiG22twEbDjvriqzf-xzpENxGBHTNYKagsK0mMAifDo72mqPZTPE3p6teAt5-S2/IHateYouDontLeaveMe.pdf Best wishes!... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:27:17 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/general-support/10616637--on-the-downward-side-#10621595 Post edited by: amberpep, at: 04/16/2013 07:01 AM... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:39:03 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/general-support/10614149-any-help-and-advice-would-be-extremely-grately-appreicated#10621014 I'm glad somebody else seems to be in a similar situation to me! It helps to know that, I have thought over what you said and I think a therapist is a brilliant idea, I did try one afew years back but never clicked, I think that was more due to me not being ready. I'm also glad that you had positive support from the doctors, that is great to hear! Thankyou for your reply! This week I'm going to take your advice on board and look for therapists in my area. Thanks again.... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:46:52 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/general-support/10589328-moodscope-on-internet#10616699 I just went to Moodscope and took the test for today. But, I didn't realize I could flip the card over, so I only chose from the two facing up. Even with that I only got a 30%. Can't imagine what it would have been if I would have known to flip the card. Barb B.... Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:53:46 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/general-support/10600146-so-lost-and-new-to-this-i-need-some-feedback#10600146 Post edited by: joshuachance, at: 04/07/2013 01:05 PM... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:00:55 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/general-support/10585942-possible-cyclothymia#10599979 Hi there .... we could be sisters. I am totally sure my mother was bipolar ... she was an alcoholic and I think that's how she medicated herself. Her mood swings were horrid, especially for a little kid. I was terrified of her. And, now here I am with Cyclothymia, only now it can be treated. It's not your fault when these mood swings hit .... it's a chemical problem in the brain .... you did nothing to ask for this or to deserve it. I don't often have too many times anymore of feelin... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:23:15 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/general-support/10599657--whole-system-thrown-off-#10599657 Hi everyone. I won't go into graphic detail, but I had a colonoscopy Weds. so that meant Tues. was the day of the purge. Well, because of all the meds. I take, my mouth is always dry, no matter how much I drink. I drank water all day, but about 3 AM felt nauseous, dizzy, and broke out in a cold sweat. I thought I was having a heart attack. Finally I got myself into bed and a girlfriend came and took me for the procedure. When I got there I was totally dehydrated .... I felt awful, b... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:11:10 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/cyclothymia-discussions/general-support/10536746-fighting-a-losing-battle#10581822 Do you know I am finding this as well recently. I was found to be on a dating site and talking to other men in a manic phase and I almost lost my husband in fact I do not know how he is still here after 7 years of my cyclothymia. But now I am low again I am ravaged with guilt and am over compensating with him trying to be more of everything for him. I find it all such hard work... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:14:36 -0700