I contacted my doctor through text message.
I’m feeling up and down at the same time.
Mania and depression.
I’m only on 250mg of Depakote and thankfully on 4mg of risperidone.
I hope that I won’t need hospitalization.
Why did I ■■■■ with my meds!
I really don’t want to take more Depakote.
I hope your psychiatrist gets back with you soon. Abilify really helped with my mood swings. The price of it came down this year.
She texted me back right away and told me to keep an eye on it and that it could subside on its own.
Maybe she’s right I’m not as bad as I was earlier.
I’m glad that Abilify is helping your moods @anon54988740
I was on Abilify for years and I didn’t do so well on it.
I dropped it a while ago.
Is there any alternative to Depakote?
I’ve tried all of the major mood stabilizers @everhopeful.
They either didn’t work so well or they gave me health issues.
If you don’t like the Depakote (valproate), there are also other anticonvulsants you can try, and there is lithium.
-Albert.
I’m very sorry you are going through this. It seems time can solve the problem itself. This is really hard.
Thanks @green5 15
i hope you feel better soon.
I’ve had a lot of mixed episodes so i know how much they suck. I’m sorry you’re dealing with this right now. Please stay in touch with your pdoc. I hope you get through this soon.
Thank you @lekkerhondje and @disciple
Hugs. Lowering meds can cause mood swings just because of the withdrawal. If it doesn’t get overwhelming, it could be temporary. You might just need to wait it out. I know you really want to be off depakote because of the health issues. Just keep in touch with your doctor and use grounding techniques as much as you can. The crisis text line is good for having someone coach you through a grounding technique. I text them when I’m having a panic attack, and they are able to guide me through it until I feel more in control. They arenct just for suicidal episodes. It is 741-741.
Yeah I kind of figured that these mood episodes could be from the withdrawal process.
I think that my doctor is aware of this.
Like she said, I’ll keep an eye on things.
Thanks @Ninjastar
When I get high and low at same time I find an Ativan or Valium helps a lot to calm me. Maybe try this? I’m sorry no other mood stabiliser worked for you, it must be awkward predicament! But speak with your pdoc yes.
Thanks @Hadeda, yes I was prescribed Klonopin.
I’m glad it’s less intense now. Hopefully it’s just withdrawal symptoms and will go away soon
Yes could be withdrawals or could be that I need to be placed on a different mood stabilizer.
Only time will tell.
Thanks @Pianogal
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