saw my pdoc yesterday. he didn’t make any changes to my meds; he wants me to continue going to PHP until the therapists feel i’m ready to move on; and i see him again in three weeks. i haven’t lost any more weight, but i haven’t gained any, either. i’ve totally slacked off keeping track of what i eat, and he wants me to get back to doing that again. i just wish that the Topamax worked out so i could lose weight quicker/easier.
my sleep schedule is still messed up, and i didn’t go to bed until 5:00 a.m. consequently, i didn’t make it to PHP. i was hoping this would be the week that i actually attended all five days, but it isn’t.
in the past week or so my mood has been improving, but today it took a plunge and i feel more depressed again. maybe it’s because i didn’t go to PHP, who knows? more likely, it’s because i’m not on a mood stabilizer, and i’m afraid that the pdoc will want to put me back on one again. i don’t mind taking one, but i don’t want to risk gaining even more weight, especially because i haven’t completely shed the Lamictal weight.
Good luck there, I hope that you improve and feel much better.
ok, I said I have been lurking…lol… I do relate to some of the stuff tall about…
Hi. I’m visiting via BlgXchng. I hope you’re feeling better soon. I have a few friends who are facing similar challenges as you. It is tough. Hang in there.
Like groovebunny, I hope you feel better. Changing meds can be tough.
Ditto to the rest of the comments, hang in there!
You have COURAGE, insight, and strenght! I’m configent you will effectively manage your disorder. About a month ago, I started a personal blog:
http://ifi12/blogspot.com and the I started a “Procovery – and friends” site:
http://shcrt/blogspot.com I’m really pleased with some of the entries there. It’s a group blog. If you’d like to join as a contributor, please Email me with what & why you’d like to write for it. (Minimum requirement is 1 post every month) We will only choose and post 1 entry per day.
I’m 55, had my first manic psychosis at 25, and am finally at the point where I’m managing my disorder to my satisfaction: Living a creative, loving, productive, joyful life.
Warmly,
Tim
I am always getting my sleep schedule messed up. Maybe it has something to do with being bipolar? I also have a hard time making commitments. Like going to school every day and stuff like that. I even miss many doctors appointments.