I think I need my meds tweaked....

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Registered: 04-09-2004
I think I need my meds tweaked....
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Tue, 10-26-2004 - 3:48pm
Maybe my pdoc was right at my last appointment. I'm having some racing thoughts, mild anxiety, some problems sleeping, and caffeine is really screwing with me, and I've been more social (classic hypomania for me). None of this is out of control or affecting my life a whole bunch but, I don't want it to get too bad. My next appointment isn't for like 6 weeks but, I'm gonna have to call him. I had forgotten how annoying it was to have to deal with this crap. I've been stable for so long. I'm glad though that I've learned enough about me to know what's coming. Anyway, just wanted to vent. My DH won't listen to this stuff.... Thanks. Amanda
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Tue, 10-26-2004 - 4:08pm
Hey Amanda,

Sounds a lot like me right now...BUT, I'm not telling my pdoc a blasted thing! If I do, she'll take away my anti depressant and right now, I can handle it all well enough to know when I need what. And right now, I'd much rather deal with a little hypomania than that absolutely horrific depression I had. I know my triggers and I know my manias well. I know what to watch for and I have 2 very close friends who watch me pretty closely too. I just can't go back to that depression...ugh. I am only taking 50 mgs of Topamax though and may up that a little bit to 100 mgs when I have my pdoc appt on Thursday. I can't sleep either and I hate that. We'll see.

Keep us posted on how things are going, okay? I was worried about you!

Hugs,

Keli

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Registered: 07-24-2003
Tue, 10-26-2004 - 8:16pm
Amanda:

You mentioned that caffeine is messing you up - you might want to check because that could be a bigger factor then you realize - I know with my lithium, caffeine can interfere with with your body's ability to utilize it. I don't know if that is a part of what is happening with you, but maybe it is contributing?

Good luck, I hope you are feeling better soon - I hate being hypomanic myself.

Tracey

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Wed, 10-27-2004 - 4:17pm

Hi Amanda,


I am sorry that you are starting to have some problems. I think a call is in order at the very least. My Pdoc keeps telling me it is easier to get as handle on it, if I catch it soon enough and tell him about it when I do find myself taking a ride on the BP train.


Take care,and let us know what your doc has to say.


Hugs,

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Registered: 07-18-2003
Fri, 10-29-2004 - 12:35am
Amanda,

I know I'm a little late replying. I hope you're feeling better - did you talk to your pdoc? Hypomania can be ok for a little while (a lot of us seem to like the extra energy) but it gets old real fast. It was so strange, when I was reading your post, every symptom you described is exactly the same as me when I get hypomanic, even down to the caffeine effects. I know it's no fun, so hang in there and try to get your meds worked out. And avoid caffeine! It will make it worse.

*hugs*

Jessica