[scoobydoo_fam]

Originally Posted by Nathan

Are you or one of your loved ones affected by Bipolar Disorder? What treatements or therapies have you used that are more or less effective? What support groups, websites or books would you recommend?

i have this disorder and have just come out of hospital due to it after almost 3 weeks. i find that when i get bad that nature takes its course ( with the help of mediciation) and i suddenly find i am able to work out my thoughts and feelings.
i think this is a dreadful disorder to live with but then again i dont know what its like to lic=ve with some other disorders so thats just on a oersonal note
hugs
scoobs

[ADDult_ADDvocate]

Oh I had been wondering how your hospitalization went Scoobs . I got a recent DX of BPII and thought of you.

A_A

[TW1080]

Originally Posted by scoobydoo_fam

i have this disorder and have just come out of hospital due to it after almost 3 weeks. i find that when i get bad that nature takes its course ( with the help of mediciation) and i suddenly find i am able to work out my thoughts and feelings.
i think this is a dreadful disorder to live with but then again i dont know what its like to lic=ve with some other disorders so thats just on a oersonal note
hugs
scoobs

I hope that your hospitalization helped some! I am really wondering if this is what I have, or if I actually have the Agitated Depression the Nurse Practitioner diagnsed. I have an appointment with the actual DOCTOR next week, so we shall see.

[scoobydoo_fam]

Originally Posted by TW1080

I hope that your hospitalization helped some! I am really wondering if this is what I have, or if I actually have the Agitated Depression the Nurse Practitioner diagnsed. I have an appointment with the actual DOCTOR next week, so we shall see.

yes it did help alot but also made things alot worse at one stage. i was locked in a cell with just a mattress for hours on end because they thought i was going to escape!!!!! its a secure unit!!!!!!
instead of dealing with our issues they just drug us up to the eyeballs which i find so very unhelpful
good luck at the doctors hunny
hug
scobs

[rollercoaster]

My hospitalization was really a great experience believe it or not. They correctly diagnosed my, changed my medications and it has made all the difference in the world. Hang in there, everything is worth the wait.

[scoobydoo_fam]

Originally Posted by rollercoaster

My hospitalization was really a great experience believe it or not. They correctly diagnosed my, changed my medications and it has made all the difference in the world. Hang in there, everything is worth the wait.

wow that is great.maybe things are different here as all they tend to do is drug us up.

[TW1080]

Originally Posted by scoobydoo_fam

yes it did help alot but also made things alot worse at one stage. i was locked in a cell with just a mattress for hours on end because they thought i was going to escape!!!!! its a secure unit!!!!!!
instead of dealing with our issues they just drug us up to the eyeballs which i find so very unhelpful
good luck at the doctors hunny
hug
scobs

Ouch that IS unhelpful! Do you have a regular Psychologist/Psychiatrist now? I hope you can get some help that IS helpful!

[scoobydoo_fam]

Originally Posted by TW1080

Ouch that IS unhelpful! Do you have a regular Psychologist/Psychiatrist now? I hope you can get some help that IS helpful!

my old phsych has just left but my new one seems ok. ill give her a few weeks before i decide for sure

[IamWHO]

I am bipolar 1 Rapid Cycling. I have been on various medicine cocktails for years and am still adjusting them…I am much closer to finding the “magic cocktail” than I was before “the hospital.” Now I avoid alcohol and stay on schedule with my meds. I see a counselor and take part in some online groups. Keeping a regular schedule helps me. My palm pilot is great for keeping me organized and reducing clutter. Being in nature, getting exercise, taking quiet walks, yoga and meditation help to quiet my mind. Drawing and writing helps me diffuse my angst and gives me a creative way to express my feelings.

[MissyChrissy]

My mother has bipolar disorder. She takes her medication regularly and sees a psychiatrist once a month. She hasn't had an "episode" for over 18 years. You wouldn't know she had the illness if you met her on the street...and when I was growing up she was in and out of the state hospital, even had psychotic episodes & nearly killed a sheriff deputy once. You'd NEVER know it.

I firmly believe medication is the key with this illness.