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I'm new to this whole forum. I found it today. But I really need your input, so I'm all ears. I'm Bipolar, although my CSW isn't convinced of it I know I am. When you're Bipolar- you just know.
The past month I been going through moodswing after moodswing, although my astro sign doesn't help much. However, the past two weeks have turned from moodswings into minor cycling into being manic to crashing hard. I was diagnosed two years ago but have been on medication for at least five years. In the past I have been on Paxil, Zoloft, Amitriptyline, and Geodon. Right now I'm on (neru meds): Depakote 1000mg, Abilify 7.5mg, Topamax 50mg (used as an appetite supressant) and Buspar 10mg x2 (for anxiety?). When in the crisis center, I've also been given 1mg Ativan.
Anyway, I'm going through a really, really bad panic attack right now and after doing research I think it's the Topamax. I know it's not a med used for Bipolar disorder, but my symptoms have to do with the disorder and I need help getting through this. I made a post in the migraine forum, so instead of making this post really long, I'll leave a link to the page.
I want desperately to get off Depakote and get on something else. I've gained 80lbs since I started it. But I've been on it for so long and it seems to work for me... it's just that I cycle in the Summer. So far I have things under control, but I feel myself slipping away. It's getting dangerous. I need a support group. I love in Binghamton. God I wish I had an Ativan. *sighs*
I'm sorry this had to be my first post. I really am. I'm a mess.
This message has been edited. Last edited by: Tam,
Posts: 2 | Location: Upstate, NY | Registered: 06-12-2007
I'm interested in what you said about your symptoms becomeing worse in the summer. I felt like I got slightly manicy when the days got longer. As to your other problem...no idea. Sorry.
