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I’m not talking about bike riding…
My moods have been down mixed in with some Hypomania.
I don’t think straight when I become like this.
Good thing I see my pdoc tomorrow :confused:

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Sorry to hear that. I hope your dr can do something for you. Are you taking your mood stabilizer?

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I’m taking my Depakote and it’s also tiring me out!
I hope that she doesn’t raise it.
Thanks for your well wishes @freakonaleash

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is hypomania like getting excited cause i use to go through that too but thats gone now

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Hypomania when it’s pure can be Euphoric or if it’s mixed in with depression can be irritable etc…
You can get overstimulated or excited when Hypomanic also.

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Depakote was the first mood stabilizer I was tried on, in 2003, and I hated it. Partly because it made me tired, but mostly because drinking even just one 12 ounce beer would make me sick as a dog the next day. That was early on in my difficulties with alcohol. Lamictal does a great job for me now.

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when i smoke weed i get really drained out and i don’t act myself. i feel sick afterwards the high is gone. i ate smoking it but i just do it because all my friends do it

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I don’t like the fact that Depakote tires me out so much, but it’s the only mood stabilizer that works for me.
I’m glad that you are doing so well on Lamictal @freakonaleash.
Lamictal overstimulated me and increased my anxiety.

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I’m sorry you’re having mixed episodes. Those can be really horrible. Have you talked to your doctor about this yet? I wish you a swift recovery. Take care of yourself!

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Thanks @anon9798425!
Yeah I will talk about it with my doctor tomorrow

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Helps to track your moods to find your triggers I think you have posted that you do track your moods. What’s been going on with you this week? Stress levels. I usually find sleep helpful for most symptoms. Cut out the fuel for the fire also sugar and caffeine are to be avoided until your stable again. My two cents.

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Nothing unusual or new really.
Although I have still been worried about my future housing situation.

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About ten years ago research was about two days before mania hits is a case of broken sleep tossing and turning. Not much to go on but may help in the future to med tweak before you need it.

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i usually cycle every week or 2 weeks. It can get exhausting flip flopping.

hope you feel better soon.

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I hope you feel better soon @Vertigo

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Thanks @anon84763962 :slight_smile:

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Thanks @anon31257746

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Sorry, Wave. That sounds really stressful. I hope your doctor can help you out in some way besides changing your meds. Depakote is a tough one to be on.

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Thanks @Ninjastar
Yeah Depakote is wiping me out

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I was on a combination of Depakote and carbamezapine (Tegretol) for a long time to control my mood before switching to Lamictal, which is the best med for me. Maybe your doc can add Tegretol or try lithium.