Bipolar Disorder Support Group

You need to talk to your family, allow yourself to be you, and not wear the mask. It's tiring being bipolar, it really is. Your constantly thinking (racing thoughts) your constantly worrying (with some possible paranoia) you cannot wear the mask ALL the time and let others believe your ok when inside your screaming. Please hug your SO and tell them how you feel.
I'll keep you in my thoughts today.

I get that way too. I usually end up taking a day off work to "recharge."

I'm trying to be tough right now; I went back to work on Monday after being off almost 3 months. This is so hard, sitting here pretending to care. I just want to go home, I keep my headphones on all day and avoid talking to people. I promise I'll stick with it if you do too. We in this together.

Hugs to you. I have felt this kind of exhaustion. It does pass, just not fast enough. I hope you feel better soon. It helps me to vent and journal. force myself to go out and exercise, and this helps too. Just do what you can do, and cut ourself some slack until it passes.

thanks for the advice and the support guys...

Exercise is something I do every day in the hope that I will sleep..Cuttung myself some slack is another story completely...

Maybe is a drug interaction, have your meds changed recently? For instance...


ZOLMITRIPTAN (in Zomig) may interact with FLUOXETINE (in Prozac)
Both fluoxetine and zolmitriptan have an effect on serotonin, a chemical that is found in the brain. Excess levels of serotonin in the brain may cause serious or potentially life-threatening side effects. Early signs of this problem include increased confusion and restlessness. Other possible symptoms may include weakness, fever, nausea, and anxiety. In rare cases, high levels of serotonin in the brain may cause severe complications like seizures, stroke, and even death. If fluoxetine and zolmitriptan are used together, it may be best to start with very low doses of each drug under the careful supervision of your doctor. Ask your healthcare provider about these drugs and this potential interaction as soon as possible.

No not drug interaction,...I am one of the lucky few that is unmedcated with approval from my Pdoc..its just one of my down periods because I rapid cycle Im hoping its just about at an end...

Sometimes I just have to take a day off and lie in bed and sleep and basically do nothing. I shut the world off.

I think sleep is all I really need which is why as much as I love you all I really must sleep...Night guys...

Sorry for your pain Johnette. Are you eating and sleeping well? What about activity? Any exercise? Watch some funny movies, go for a walk, just make yourself move.... I find it helps my moods if I do something to get my mind off of that OCD thinking.