kytteneyes
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I just accepted my diagnosis of schizo affective bipolar I. I have been through a lot of the bad issues that is left behind if not treated. I have... read more
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How can I overcome my bipolar disorder it is destroying mylife completly?
Question posted by norhan on 12 Dec 2011 • 5 answers
Related support groups: bipolar disorder
kytteneyes's answer: You will need the following: 1. psychiatrist - one that you can be a team player as well 2. combination of meds - meds for the rest of your life; some can manage without but it takes time for you to understand everything about bipolar first. 3. mood ...
I am finally going off of Cymbalta!! Hip, hip hooray!! But I'm really scared. I have heard that?
Question posted by msfino on 17 Nov 2011 • 18 answers
Related support groups: cymbalta, doctor, anxiety, back pain, depression, fibromyalgia, generalized anxiety disorder, osteoarthritis, ...
kytteneyes's comment: The best thing I do for helping myself on medication questions is to ask a pharmacist all the questions I have on a medication I will start on from now on. I have several I ask. I was giving an antibotic which nearly killed me from listening to the ...
? RE: the med Carbamazepine/Tegretol used for Bipolar Disorder only please?
Question posted by redhead4e... on 14 Oct 2011 • 2 answers
Related support groups: tegretol, bipolar disorder, carbamazepine
kytteneyes's comment: Please pay close attention to any signs of another rash. Lamictal can cause Steven Johnsons Syndrome which is life threating. I have had it before in the past but from an antibotic. Pyschiatris is now too much concerned to try me on mood stabilizers ...
Bipolar Disorder - I am on Seroquel, Zoloft, and Topomax. Does anyone else take these?
Question posted by mommyson on 16 May 2011 • 8 answers
Related support groups: seroquel, zoloft, bipolar disorder, sinusitis, skin rash, borderline personality disorder, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, ...
kytteneyes's response: I have only been on the seroquel but I do know that the topamax can cause a rash like steven johnsons syndrome which should be looked at to make sure it is not that. SJS is serious so please call your doctor and so the wheezing. I mean especially if ...
I am finally going off of Cymbalta!! Hip, hip hooray!! But I'm really scared. I have heard that?
Question posted by msfino on 17 Nov 2011 • 18 answers
Related support groups: cymbalta, doctor, anxiety, back pain, depression, fibromyalgia, generalized anxiety disorder, osteoarthritis, ...
kytteneyes's response: I am weaning off another med but it could be that we get the panic attacks due to the thinking of what could occur. Try, now I know that is hard that is why I am saying TRY to relax and focus on another thing. You will be fine as long as you do this ...
What do for anxiety if you have bipolar? I need help for social anxiety?
Question posted by alwaystired on 28 Jul 2011 • 5 answers
Related support groups: prozac, mania, bipolar disorder, anxiety, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, ...
kytteneyes's comment: Mitiz56, Steven johnson can also be on several other mood stabilizers and I know cymbalta too. I to worry about that but since I have actually had it to where my skin was almost to peel and fall off but from an antibotic. All medication have side ...
What are the most effective type of: benzo, antipsychotic, mood stabilizer?
Question posted by Rfbayon on 12 Nov 2011 • 28 answers
Related support groups: mania, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder
kytteneyes's comment: I forgot to mention about the benzo's they are very addicting and if you try to stop cold turkey you can have a very bad withdraw which can lead to seizures. Xanax is the one that really worked for me the others were either like sugar pills or made ...
What are the most effective type of: benzo, antipsychotic, mood stabilizer?
Question posted by Rfbayon on 12 Nov 2011 • 28 answers
Related support groups: mania, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder
kytteneyes's response: For all, My husband has learned a lot from me reading Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder. I read this and finally accepted that I do have Bipolar I. I made a short summary for him and it really helped. Also if you do read the book and go to the ...
Saphris - What can I do with the extreme sleepiness that falls about 45 minutes after I take this?
Question posted by cgriffin216 on 31 Oct 2011 • 3 answers
Related support groups: twice-a-day, saphris, tongue, medication, bipolar disorder
kytteneyes's answer: cgriffin216, Was wondering if you could ask your psychiatrist if you could take this all at bedtime. I am not familiar with this medication but was going to research it due to I may have to go on it. Right now I take abilify 1mg for now with ...
Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety, OCD?
Question posted by Sheila Eddy on 7 Nov 2011 • 3 answers
Related support groups: geodon, pristiq, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trazodone, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, ...
kytteneyes's comment: mitiz56, Good advice about taking notes to take to psychiatrist. I have a mood chart along with it I check off which medications I take each day and as well I have a journal that I can write any symptoms, triggers, events and reactions to new ...