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Wed, 05-25-2005 - 11:00am

I don't think this will do any triggers, but I don't know that much about bi-polar yet.


Doc's have wanted me to try mood-stabilzers for quite some time, I just refused.

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Wed, 05-25-2005 - 2:12pm

Donna, Welcome to the board! It sounds like what you're describing is pretty normal. I've had the same problem with af (and right now, pregnancy) throwing my moods waaaay out of wack. And sometimes my moods are just stronger than my medicine. Most of the time they work, but there are days where I think they're on vacation. I'm no doc, so please don't take my word as gospel truth, but... When I'm manic I get symptoms of ADD, too. It is possible that they just aren't catching that as a sign of your bp. Or, it could be that you really do have both. Are there times when you don't seem to have ADD and you can concentrate fine? Or if you're so depressed nothing wants to stick in your mind, but your mind isn't racing at all, it's just sitting there like a bump on a log? Then you get manic and hyper (or just more energized) and nothing will stick because your mind's moving too fast? Personally, that's what happens with me. If that's the case, you may want to discuss your ADD dx with your t/pdoc to find out why they think it's both and not just one or the other.


Welcome to the board! We're not doctors, but most all of us have BTDT. Please ask away if any questions come to mind. And post as much as you want/need! Take care!

~ Aislinn

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Wed, 05-25-2005 - 8:08pm

I asked the same question when I came aboard in March or so. I also was in a stage of denial fo awhile. Just wanted to say welcome and hope the meds work for you quickly and you feel better.

Missy

 
 
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Thu, 05-26-2005 - 8:53am

Hi Donna and WELCOME!

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Fri, 05-27-2005 - 3:28pm

no..I always have trouble with concentrating...seems to be getting worse the older I get...everything seems like its getting worse with age (and hormones).


It didn't seem to me like my mood swings could be bp, but maybe...I'm not sure...today I'm very stressed and tired.

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Fri, 05-27-2005 - 7:41pm

Welcome, welcome, welcome!! you will find some of the warmest women here who all care and share probably everything you have or will go thru. everyone here is an expert on something even if its just giving hugs and smiles (thats my department lol) sorry i don't have anything to add about your question, it seems like the girls have done pretty good. But i will say if you need advice, motivation or just an ear we all fit that bill.

welcome again,
valerie