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« on: October 11, 2009, 04:01:32 AM » |
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just started taking invega. i cry at the drop of a hat! i missed two days this past week and didn't feel this rush of misery. is that bad? or is that just my nerves adjusting to non-mania? my life does completely suck right now...so could i possibly be just feeling something at all finally?  |
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Ramji
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« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2009, 06:10:03 AM » |
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I've wondered about this too. At first i thought it was Seroquel that was making me cry so much, but later I would still cry after quitting it, just not as much. Now I'm only on Wellbutrin and I still tend to get teary at the slightest thing.
When I was on SSRI's like Paxil, you couldn't make me cry. I was pretty much emotionless.
I've been on a bunch of different drugs. At times I was taking several at once.
The only thing that seemed to work for me was ECT.
But I'm afraid to not take anything.
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Phyllis
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« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2009, 06:23:02 AM » |
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sounds more like a mood stabilizer issue to me.
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Ramji
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« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2009, 06:51:25 AM » |
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Wasn't for me . I tried Abilify ... didn't seem to work. sounds more like a mood stabilizer issue to me.
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Joe Buck
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« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2009, 07:06:23 AM » |
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Cheeri...As you may know, in modern day mental health, medication is the #1 treatment used, in the management of BPD. Integration of counseling, ECT or both may be suggested...according to your situation. There are many alternative treatments available...in which mental health necessarily does not promote. There is no "magic bullet" in the treatment of BPD. As of now, treatment of BPD, is a lifetime of management. The search for the right medication can become arduous & frustrating. Throw in side affects, it raises the bar. Some people are medication intolerant...meds do not work...have to look at alternative treatments. It can become a fricking jungle, a sanctuary or something in between. Some tips:1) build a good relationship with your p/doc...if not satisfied & can swing it, get a new p/doc 2) mood charts are a good indicator of your mood cycles... to help to identify the source of your mood change...differentiate whether chemically or situationally based moods swings... Journaling...Meds have differant effects on differant people. So much to say...here is a excellent source of knowledge. Link below is to the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA). A great organization...with great information & support. "Knowledge is a necessary tool in your battle with BPD. Wish you the best...ring my chimes if you need me. Cheeri you can have a good quality of life...GO FOR IT GIRL!!...I"M BEHIND YOU...100%!!! xxx Joe Buck (Bob)
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Phyllis
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« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2009, 07:25:36 AM » |
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I meant something like Lamictal. Abilify is an antipsychotic. Still might not help, just a suggestion. Wasn't for me . I tried Abilify ... didn't seem to work. sounds more like a mood stabilizer issue to me.
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Ramji
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« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2009, 07:39:21 AM » |
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I thought Abilify was a mood stabilizer..? But I've been on Lamactil too. I meant something like Lamictal. Abilify is an antipsychotic. Still might not help, just a suggestion. Wasn't for me . I tried Abilify ... didn't seem to work. sounds more like a mood stabilizer issue to me.
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Ramji
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« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2009, 07:42:25 AM » |
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Actually it is used as a mood stabilizer ... I remember my doc saying it would keep me from getting manic. i looked it up. I meant something like Lamictal. Abilify is an antipsychotic. Still might not help, just a suggestion.
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Phyllis
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« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2009, 07:55:51 AM » |
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yes, it is mostly used as a mood stabilizer in conjunction with anti-depressants. I would say it is a mild anti-psychotic. I also think it is a mild mood stabilizer. It just gives that "umph". Buuuuuuuuut... I'm just speaking from experience.  |
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« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2009, 08:11:44 AM » |
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i just think it is all to do with the illness not the medication that can make you super emotional......it has been for me.
when i stopped taking any medication i would still find myself rying at the drop of a hat and taking far too much to heart .........and this continued even when back on that happy trail drugs.........so my own conclusion is that it is part of bp
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bound and tied in emotion but still we fly.losing all my reason cause theres nothing left to blame.
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Ramji
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« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2009, 08:51:32 AM » |
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I think you're right. I started having the crying spells long before I ever started meds. They just became more intense and frequent over the years. i just think it is all to do with the illness not the medication that can make you super emotional......it has been for me.
when i stopped taking any medication i would still find myself rying at the drop of a hat and taking far too much to heart .........and this continued even when back on that happy trail drugs.........so my own conclusion is that it is part of bp
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« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2009, 10:38:44 PM » |
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