Every other answer I get is "go back on your meds". I ask you fine people, should I go back to my happy pills
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I was diagnosed with Bipolar a couple years ago. I've been put on different medications ,ect. None of which truely worked for me. Side effects :( either was zoned out, uber hyper, or had tremors. I actually have done better with out pills then with them. I think it depends on the case. I used to cry almost everyday, mood swings within minutes, suicidal thoughts. Now im fine.Though, i still have my moodiness, from extremely happy to depressed from time to time. You never know if its just Hormones , a phase. If you go to a psychiatrist, of course they are gonna put you on anti depressants. Try relying on yourself, and if you get suicidal thoughts,know that there are people who care about you  and would be extremely disappointed if you were gone.Try talking to a regular counselor about this or a doctor.
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Medication can make you think you're totally off your rocker.  Maybe you need to switch meds or get off of meds entirely.  Talk to a psychologist about it.
803360
You should call your doctor's office on Friday. You might still need to get your meds straightened out.
917499
Wellll, my first question is why have you decided to do thsi?? After 7 years what has changed that makes you think that this is a move toward something that is in your best interest?\n\nOk that aside try this: take a pill every other day for 10 days or so, then half a pill every day for 10 days or so then half a pill every other day etc...then half a pill every three days...repeat by lowering amount til you're off...gradual on and off is the key...but if the depression comes back during this process please just go back on the pills... there is a difference between being controlled and being cured.
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go to the doctor for meds
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As a child I would experience mood swings - happy one minute and sad the next minute. I started cutting my skin because of the sadness I felt inside. Since we were poor, my parents laughed me off - they didn't take me to see a doctor and instead blamed my moodiness on self-inflicted temper tantrums. While in school, I would always panic before taking tests and my palms would sweat. At age 21-25 I noticed a strange feeling of being too happy and all I wanted to do was spend, spend, spend and became unhappy when all the money was gone. I then sunk into deep depression blaming myself for anything. I was crying all the time even when I was happy.   When I finally turned 40yrs old, I became violent towards myself and of course, towards others. I was abusive. Then one day, I just jumped out of my car and ran down the railroad tracks... I wanted to kill myself - but for what and Why?  Today, I can't believe that I had done such a thing.  Anyway, at 40yrs I experirenced a major bout with depression and had to be hospitalized. After the usual tests were conducted, it was discovered that I had Rapid Cycling Bipolar. Was placed on Prozac, Paxil, and finally Valporic Acid = Depekote at 1000mg per day.  I'm 57yrs now, and sometimes feel so good that I don't take my medication... which is not good.  In other words, when I don't take my meds my seritonin attacks my system, so I must contiually remind myself that the meds are my friend and will help keep my brain balanced and help me to live one more day. A day without ups and downs.  A day of strength.  Yes, I have been diagnosed with Bipolar for 17 years, but really all my life.   If you are Bipolar please don't play doctor... take your medications and live a long life. You might even help someone like me - who is using this forum to answer your qustions.  This is good for my brain.... yeah?
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There are so many different pills, if this one is no longer working for you, ask your doctor if you can try another one. I've changed pills for the same reasons as one that seemed to agree with me suddenly stopped and I was an emotional wreck. I'm now on a low dose pill and I'm much better......and my kids aren't afraid to speak anymore lol.
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I would go to your primary care physician and be completely honest as you have been here.  It could be depression without your knowing it, it could also be hormonal or loads of other things.  Wouldn't you rather just feel better?  I went, and am so grateful I did.
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I get it! Love your wording because this is exactly how I feel right this moment.\n\nThis is what I am doing.\n Seeing a psychologist twice a month, taking antidepressants and forcing myself to go out and be around people. I am trying to fake it until I make it. I have tapes and books to read and it is hard because my attention span isn't so great right now. I've decided to go back to work so I have something to fill my day and get out of my head for awhile. \n\nUnderstand I am hating every moment of my day and I cry for all that I've lost, which like you, is everything. I want to go back to what I had and it isn't a possibility so I try to do damage control. Maybe I'll make it, I hope so. \n\nI hope this has helped you in some small way and I wish you strength to get through the next hour.
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Ask your doctor for a prescription of Happy Pills.
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stop scaring the poor lass.\ngo to a doctor, and be honest. tell him/her how you feel. mood swings, your appetite, how well you sleep, stuff like that.  they're not going to do a whole lot, maybe just check your blood sugar and ask about your periods.\nif they think you have a mental problem, they will probably start you off on a mild anti-depressant and work up from there.\ntrust me folks, it is surprisingly easy to get prescriptions from doctors.
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talk to your doctor. if you are having any side effects from meds, you should always do this. Your doctor may prescribe another medication, and have you stop using this one.
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Yep!  It sounds like depression if it goes on and on and it brings alot of good caring people down this world is a sad place right now.  Things do get better and if you still feel out of it after a long while I would talk with your doctor.Hope you feel better real soon!!
934984
maybe your deprest? i would see the doctor
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Please call your doctor right away and don't stop calling until you get some attention!  He/she may need to adjust or even change your meds.  And can you get a friend or relative to stay with you, or can you stay with them, until you see the doc?  Please e-mail me if you need help.  You're not all by yourself!
691779
Go back to your doctor, it sounds like you need a different anti-depressant...  You're having too many side-effects...  Good luck and i hope you feel better soon...
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Yes, you should. It's your right.\nJust make sure your ready for the stress again. If you had some mental problems, talk to your doctor to see if you should stress yourself.