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    I would like to know if any of you ladies are manic depressive.I am and it really fucks up my life but I dont take meds because I love my manics.Which is completely stupid because of how extreme both my manic stages are and my depressive states.Only 1% of the population is manic depressive or the more poltically correct Bi-Polar.Anyways Im realllly depressed right now and i want to hear from someone that also has this disease,and how you deal with it.Thank You.



    Also if you are close to anyone with this disease I would like to hear your presective.


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    It's really dangerous to be off meds, that's one thing I know. Please be careful.

    There is a really wonderful book that was written by a doctor who's bipolar, it's called An Unquiet Mind. I found it to be really powerful.

    Take care of yourself.

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    I read that book. It is really great. I have never been diagnosed but, mental illness runs in my family. I dated a guy who was diagnosed and he told me that he thinks I have the same problem. I have had several people mention that to me over the years. I just went off of my zoloft for a few days and I am just getting back on it.
    One of the things that the Dr mentions in her book is the addiction to the highs. You can accomplish way more than the normal person. The energy is great. But the lows eventually get worse over time and that's why it's not usually worth the risk to go off of all medication. Plus when you go off of all medication you are at risk of going on a manic spree. You could become super obsessed with something and go way overboard and regret it later.
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    Thanks girls believe it or not reading your replies just pulled me out of the worst depression.I have heard of this book also although i have not yet read it.i know plenty about going on bad manic sprees and being completely embarassed and regretful after. Thats one of the parts of crashing and getting relly depressed that is the worst.also I have not went off my medication i have chosen not to take them ,trying to work through it by learnig my patterns and taking care of myself.But after this last depression (and really bad manic) I have realized that I need to get back on an antidepressant.I have done alot of research on this and I know that it is very dangerous to try to "deal with it" by myself, as manic depressives have a really high rate of suicide.The good thing is I have a really strong will to survive, and after a whole adolescents full of suicide attempts and tendencies frankly I am sick of it and have matured past that point.Anyways thanks for your input.

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    I know exactly how you feel. I was diagnosed as Bi-Polar when I was 12 and I didn't believe it was true, I was in denial for several years, now when I step back and look at myself I do see a lot (all) of the symptoms...I've gotten soooo depressed lately, it's horrible. But at least I know I have another episode coming up soon :rolleyes: Sorry I can't offer much consolation, just keep your head up and know that you aren't alone...

    I've tried a lot of meds and none of them ever worked for me...Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Depakote, Risperdal...Trying more meds seems like a waste of time at this point, I'm trying to accept this as my life...have you ever had good results with antidepressants? Lately I find myself self-medicating too often, and it's such a temporary solution...i have manic-depressive family members and i am so scared of ending up like them! I'm here for you, and i totally understand what you're going through...
    please pm me if you ever wanna talk

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    Aphrodite I also have family that is manic depressive and was diagnosed with just depression at 12.At 15 i was diagnosed bi-polar.No i havent had much luck with meds thats one of the reasons i dont take them.My one magor fear in life is turning out like my mom,because this mental instability and drug have totally fucked up her life.Thats one of the bad things about it is that people try to self medicate(myself included)and end up hooked on drugs.I just stick with marijuana but cocaine is the main thing that is the most dangerous for manic depressives.
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    What are the symptoms? I know that I probably have some sort of mental problem. The doctors and I have yet to figure it out.

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    i have been diagnosed as bipolar for 6 years now... i didn't believe it myself... until the lows took over my life... i take lithium to balance me out... if im off my meds though... it's truly hell... it's sucks hang in there...

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    It runs in my familly too.I have three relatives diagnosed with it.My aunt takes lithium and antidepresants as the antidepresants alone are not enough.I believe I have it too.I was on prozac for 6 years for ocd.I have severe depression, its now at a point were I dont go out of the house much at all.I dont want to get back on prozac,I gained 20 pounds on it.I have been off it for 7 months and I have lost all the weight.My mom says would you rather be skinny with depression or happy and gain a little weight.Do I really have to answer that?I am thinking of trying samme or saint johns wort,its worth a try.I cant take the dpression much longer.

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    i'm bipolar. i found that out in december. i don't have extreme highs but pretty bad lows, so they call it bipolar type 2. i don't have a therapist or take meds, but one of my friends knows a lot about herbs for medicinal use and all and is getting me to do teas regime daily.

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    Hi, all. I am not bi-polar but I do have depression. I just wanted to say please stick with your meds. My sister was on one med and was doing great but she gained a lot of weight and her doctor switched her to something else but it was too expensive and she wouldn't take them(sorry, can't remember the names) and I got a call last night saying she was in the hospital because she tried to commit suicide. So please stick with meds until the right one is found. I don't want anyone to end up as miserable as my sister.

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    Depression disorders run in my family, and I have a half brother who is bipolar (I missed having that because we have different dads, and he got it from his dad's side.) In my teens the main thing that kept me from killing myself was that no one would be there to take care of my brothers and sister because my mom couldn't function normally. I'm a real fighter now because of all that.
    I hope you'll consider taking meds, there's nothing wrong with it. And, I know from experience it's hard to live with a manic. At least, take the meds so you won't alienate the one group of people who really want to see you happy- your family. Good luck, and God Bless.

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    I know sevral people who are bi-polar and one of the great dangers is associated disorders. The high can make you feel in absolute control of all things ingested into the body and the downs can make you want to drown your sorrows in them. Be careful and get some help before the problem goes sideways on you.

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    Thank you. I have decided to get back on meds.You guys are great.
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    DevilKitty,
    Hi, please hang in there. I am not bi-polar, but have had depression for about 15 years. It was at its worst in my 20's. I take Zoloft 100mg. and it REALLY helps.

    Another thing that helps is that I started exercising and taking B complex and calcium/magnesium vitamins.

    I know its hard to start exercising when you're in a down mood though.
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    I love the st. johns wart.......try it til u get your meds, it cant hurt!
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    I've discussed my dad being bi- polar on here before, but I don't believe I ever mentioned that I am too. Bi- polar type 1, taken prozac, restoril, ceraquil, topamax, trazadone,etc. I too can love my manias, but after weeks and ocassionally months of no more then four or five hours of sleep, and the hallucinations that occompany this, I prefer to stay away from any triggers.

    I'm wondering what type you are. I no longer take meds, simply because I hate doctors, and do not trust them. I go to meetings on monday nights at a local hospital, though I haven't been in a while. I was diagnosed in feb. 2000, and still am some what in denial.

    Currently my situation is very bad. I've been crying uncontrollably, and forcing myself out of bed. I've even been considering committing myself for a few weeks if this continues. Speaking of the other side, did you know that 95% or might be 98% of bi- polars have ADD. Not that everyone with ADD is bi-polar. Just something I learned in group. I also have attention defficite dissorder.

    Another good thing is that pasta releases seratonin. I guess this is why I'm always craving Italian food. It's the drugs that get me.

    Actually I've been clean for a while now with the exception of alcohol. I feel so bad that I went to class this morning with Kentucky Delux and Sprite in a Krispy Kreme coffee mugg. This is not something I'd normally do. I just feel the worst feeling of despair. At least I didn't drive home that way.
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    Obviously the decision to medicate has to be a personal one, and I can certainly relate to loving/craving the manics. But, for me the price is just too high. I've been taking Zoloft 100mgs. for probably 8 years now, and have come to terms with the fact that I will likely be on meds for the rest of my life. The biggest issue for me, beyond my personal well-being, is the effect that I have on others around me. Prior to seeking help I realized that my moods were having a negative impact on the way I was relating to my little girl, and that in itself is the motivation to keep myself stable.
    Good luck to all who are coping with this disease!

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    Oh Fawn, Im so sorry you are down right now.I hope you start to feel better.I am by the way type 1.
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    I know this an older thread, but I have a question for those of you that stated being diagnosed bipolar.

    I have EXTREME migranes - so bad that I vomit uncontrollably and have to sit in a dark room (if i dont get to my imitrex in time to ward them off).
    Anyway, Thursday, my doc put me on a medication called DEPAKOTE - 500mg, coupled with ZOLOFT (supposed to keep migranes away). Apparently they are both anti-depressants, but depakote is for BP disorder and the zoloft is so I dont have a neg reaction to the depakote (since i am not bipolar).
    The depakote seems to be working, as i have not had a migrane in days, but i have all kinds of funky side affects.
    Do any of you take this combo? Does anyone take depakote??
    Ooops - forgot to ask - is it true that the Zoloft takes up to 4 months to get into your system and stabilize the other meds you take?
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    To anyone wanting to try soemthing different, look up the med Serenity on the internet, you might like what you read about it. Anyone who doesnt like side effects should be interested. Its the multipurpose drug of the future but its here now and available so go take a look.
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    I have to deal with depression every day of my life. After being medicated for short times earlier in my life, Ive said fuck it to meds, but my clinical depression isnt bipolar so I can live w/out meds. Life is tough though very tough for someone suffering from depression. Everything is complicated and many regualr activities are a struggle or something I want to just avoid altogther. This job doesnt help. I make myself work out, that really does help. ANd I also take vitamins, although i need to take more of the B vitamins.

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    i have been diagnosed as having moderate to severe depression...that was back in the mid 90's...i used to think that i was bipolar...because of the violent mood swings...but these days...it's either meloncoly...or very very low...and on the verge of tears most of the time...no highs...no happiness...waking up...and realizing that i'm still here...still breathing...still living...makes me want to cry sometimes...i've single handedly screwed my life up...and can't fix it...and don't want to continue to be among the land of the living too much anymore...i got a good review at work this year...and i still feel like the biggest loser on the face of the planet...

    i know i stated in other threads that i wasn't going to talk about my demons anymore...forgive me...really didn't want to bring my darkness back on the boards...but for those of you who pray...pray for me...i'm not feeling so good...
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    Topaz, you sound really bad. I wish there were something I could do. However I can recommend a book that has helped me in my life. I'm not bipolar, and I had a friend who is- it's SO incredibly difficult. but I have had to deal with alcholic mother, my own depression and drug addiction and having my father die when I was 22. Anyway, read The Power of Now. It may change your life, and if nothing else it will help you gain some pespective. I know it's difficult to remember this, but things will get better.

    Hang in there.

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    I read "I hate you don't leave me." Not because I am bi-polar, but because my ex-wife is. Note I said "ex-wife" and "is".

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