Nothing moving fast enough

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Registered: 07-08-2003
Nothing moving fast enough
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Mon, 08-29-2005 - 9:47am

So I posted last week about my mania, my pdoc prescribed risperdal which has helped some. Short history, I've suffered from depression and mania for most of my adult life. I have a totally handicapped DS7. 2 weeks ago my H broke his arm. I threw H out. I was spinning out of control trying to figure out some way to make my life better so I can see some reason to get out of bed in the morning and keep living.

I think what I'm experiencing now is common for people with mania. It feels like life isn't moving fast enough. Everything seems to be in slow-motion. I'm doing several things at the same time and don't understand why everyone around can't function at the same level (sometimes the mania feels like a gift!!!!). I'm very shakey, and I think that's a side-effect of the risperdal. I can't sit still. My mind is a bit quieter, but my body feels like a 12-cup of coffee nightmare.

Anyone have any insight or advice with this???? Thanks for listening. Love, Mo.

mo 7-18-10

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Registered: 04-06-2005
Mon, 08-29-2005 - 10:02am
I don't have experience with it...I just wanted to say Hi and (((Hugs)))



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Registered: 05-11-2003
Mon, 08-29-2005 - 2:34pm
I just wanted to say I saw your post and I have been there with mania. The shakiness can be from that too. i can't remember if risperdal caused shakiness in me, how long have you been on it? Just the week? If you're still really manic, maybe you can call pdoc and let him/her know and see if there is something else to help, and see if the risperdal is causing tremor. I hope things settle for you soon, please let us know.

littlemascara
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Registered: 09-01-2004
Mon, 08-29-2005 - 5:30pm

Mo,


I must have missed your original post (the last 2 weeks for me have been a mess), but I can sure relate to that ants in your pants manic feeling.