Posted by SLS on May 30, 2000, at 15:15:27
In reply to ultra rapid cycling bipolar, posted by schrone on May 30, 2000, at 9:35:43
> Hello,
> My name is Schrone and I have been like this for as long as I can remember but recently I have been taking Paxil, it helps but not alot. I have the energy of ten men at times and then I can sleep forever not caring about anything or anyone. I feel so guilty for my kids and husband. I'm trying to get help and i have a psychyotrist and therapist they want me to keep charts of ny moods swings and I am finding it so hard to do. I have just recently took a long look back at my life and find that I fail to finish alot of tasks because I get so sidetracked by anything. I lucky though my husband is great and we have been married for 15yrs (bumpy 15yrs).I'm trying to get my diploma and I accually love doing the work but I cant consintrate alot. The worst is Icant keep friends becuase they run at the first anger spirt that I have. I very intallirable of dishonesty and I get parinoid of them thinking they do like me so I hide in the house alot. I dont know how to fix it but I found a shrink that cares and thats important. Noone in my family want to believe that this is a decease they think that I am crazy or a big bitch , so I have for the most part locked them out of my life. I know whats going on but I just seem to have no control over my emotions. I have found the more you talk to you spouse about it the more he can help bring you down from a anger bout.
> ty schrone
Hi Schrone.
I hope you can find something here that helps.Why do you say that you are a ultra-rapid-cycler?
I agree with your psychiatrist that you should begin to keep a mood chart. Do you experience regular changes in mood relative to your menstrual cycle?
At what age did your problems begin? 13-18? Exactly at puberty?
Is there any history of mental illness in your family, particularly bipolar disorder?
What about attention-deficit disorder? Was this ever considered?
It is important to begin to answer these questions in order to determine the need for using mood stabilizers: lithium, Depakote, Lamictal, Neurontin, etc.
Tell your husband that help is on the way and that you are not alone. Your type of problem is not uncommon and is usually very treatable.
- Scott
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