breakthrough symptoms

[tallyn75]

Is it possible to have breakthrough symptoms? I'm having an awful time with energy and motivation. I'm sleepy until about 2pm. Otherwise I have no other symptoms. Could this be an episode being held in check by meds? Also does anybody have any tips to boost energy and motivation?

 

[Alive again]

sounds like you are describing me this fall. What works for me is to eat healthy, sleep same hours, limit sodas and caffeine and what helped me the most is to exercise. So the only question is when will I do it!!!!

 

[tallyn75]

Ugh! You mean those things affect mood and energy levels? Man, those are tough to put into practice. I've tried to give up Caffiene several times. I've not been very successful. But perhaps I've reduced my intake. Looks like it's time to relocate my resolve.

 

[berry2000]

Yes it could be breakthrough symptoms. Sometimes you may not be at the exact level of meds you need and it needs a little tweaking. Or perhaps you have too much and it's making you lethargic. Also could be the depresion creaping back and you need more.

Sorry i know its a lot confusing. Best to talk w/ the doc.

 

[Alive again]

Hey, I just remembered that I asked my doc a couple of years back if I might need to tweak my meds now and then to remain stable. Her response was the some people with bp do need to do that from time to time. But never tweak meds without talking with your doc! I may have to talk to her and tweak mine up one half of a pill. SIGH!!!