manic episdoe.

[berry2000]

My anxiety, irritablity, agitation have been off the charts for about a week and half. Went into the doctor today he is making some major adjustments/dosage changes. He says i'm in a manic episode. I've only had one before and it scares me to think of the after depression i went thru. But i have more tools, more support, and more meds this time and we are right on top of it. I also spoke w/ one of the managers at work, sharing a tiny bit, and letting them know i need to take it easy and may need a 1/2 day or a day off next week. They were amiable to the idea. Also I started going to a support group for bp/self harm/addictions. So despite having the biggest triggers (the mania/anxiety) I have not engaged in any self harming activites.

Anyways just wanted you all to know where i am and i would appreicate any prayers for safe travel thru this episode and that it would not end in a crashing depression.

 

[goldenviolet]

you got my shoulder i think you'll do fine since your wise enough to being monitored. it's worse when we don't know we are in relapses or headed for phycosis issues. and great job on not self harming!!! awesome!! i'm prayerful that you continue in this season of seeking better resources, meds, and not crashing into an unmanageable state of health. blessing lovely berry, xo dee

 

[Alive again]

My anxiety, irritablity, agitation have been off the charts for about a week and half. Went into the doctor today he is making some major adjustments/dosage changes. He says i'm in a manic episode. I've only had one before and it scares me to think of the after depression i went thru. But i have more tools, more support, and more meds this time and we are right on top of it. I also spoke w/ one of the managers at work, sharing a tiny bit, and letting them know i need to take it easy and may need a 1/2 day or a day off next week. They were amiable to the idea. Also I started going to a support group for bp/self harm/addictions. So despite having the biggest triggers (the mania/anxiety) I have not engaged in any self harming activites.

Anyways just wanted you all to know where i am and i would appreicate any prayers for safe travel thru this episode and that it would not end in a crashing depression.

I am praying and praising that you have support systems and an accepting work place! May you safely pass thru these waters and return to a calm sea!

 

[DoubtingThomas29]

Remember the three SSS's Stopping medication, Substance abuse, Stress. These three things, any one of them can cause a relapse. I hope you won't relapse, and that your doctor can help you pull through it! Hang in there.

 

[berry2000]

That's a good rule. I think it was stress and stopping medication (I went down slightly on one w/ the doctors help but i think it might have contributed).

 

[DoubtingThomas29]

It looks like I missed your reply, usually it is something like that that causes, the relapse.

 

[I'ddie4him2]

My anxiety, irritablity, agitation have been off the charts for about a week and half. Went into the doctor today he is making some major adjustments/dosage changes. He says i'm in a manic episode. I've only had one before and it scares me to think of the after depression i went thru. But i have more tools, more support, and more meds this time and we are right on top of it. I also spoke w/ one of the managers at work, sharing a tiny bit, and letting them know i need to take it easy and may need a 1/2 day or a day off next week. They were amiable to the idea. Also I started going to a support group for bp/self harm/addictions. So despite having the biggest triggers (the mania/anxiety) I have not engaged in any self harming activites.

Anyways just wanted you all to know where i am and i would appreicate any prayers for safe travel thru this episode and that it would not end in a crashing depression.

Praying that you stay the course and get thru this soon.

That's a good rule. I think it was stress and stopping medication (I went down slightly on one w/ the doctors help but i think it might have contributed).

Unfortunately, Thats what would invariably trigger one for me as well. Either trying a lower dose or a new med along with the ones I was already taking.
I used to use a journal everyday to track my mood swings (highs vs lows) and take it with me monthly when I would see my psychiatrist. It became a very valuable tool for her to understand how things went in between visits.