Ok I just finished going back up to a therapeutic dose of 2.5 mg of Risperdal, and it does not seem to be keeping my manias in check - my temper flares up from time to time - because the people that I am dealing with on the phone, like doctors offices, and insurance companies are a bunch of idiots.
I was under a therapeutic dose - under the 2 mg of Risperdal dose and was getting mania and mixed episodes - one was psychotic in nature. So we decided to bump it back to 2 mg - still getting mania and mixed episodes so I bumped it up to 2.5 mg and I can get very angry and irritable at the drop of a hat.
I really dont want to go up to 3 mg again, but I may have to call her up and do this, if my mini rages dont get under control - I was getting real pissed and yelling at the woman who was managing my health records at my old eye doctors office - and I am starting to get pissed off at my old man - Man I am so sick of this ■■■■ -
I feel like I need to play devils advocate and tell you to stop for a moment and take a deep breath. It sounds very frustrating dealing with the dr’s offices and you are right to get angry with them. But is this an anger you can deal with without upping your meds? If I remember correctly you’ve only been at this dose for a few days, why not give it more time to level out?
Everyone’s different but I didn’t like dispersal without also be on antidepressant
But that was because I got terrible bouts of paranoia
After being ill it might take bit more time
Also maybe exercise would help get it out of your system
I dont plan on upping my dose right away, because it has only been 4 or 5 days at the 2.5 mg dose - I will give it at least another 2 weeks or so, or until I see my pdoc next, if I can make it.
I completely disagree with you, this is an anger fueled by mania and mixed episodes, it can not be controlled by sheer will or deep breathing exercises or patience. It can ONLY be controlled through medication. I will give it more time and then I will see if I need to up the dose. I cannot afford to get angry - this can only lead to bad things for me.
I am prone to mixed bipolar rages - and then the police will have to intervene - am keeping a close eye on this, to see if it snowballs - but thanks for your advice anyway
I was thinking more like rational thinking or using wise mind I’ve heard that can help. I have a question for you, if you are willing to answer… How do you know the difference between ordinary anger and bipolar rage? Does it last long and more intense?
Well I am not experiencing full blown mixed episodes now - but I know that at times I still experience hypomania/mania/mixed episodes and anger.
I do not get angry - when my moods are stable, it takes a lot for me to anger when I am more even or stable.
I am getting real angry for nothing really, now it does not take much to anger me - just keeping an eye on this.
Anger and rage can be part of dysphoric mania or mixed episodes - and I know that I am still experiencing some mania and mixed episodes - even on 2.5 mg of Risperdal, but you are right, I need to give it more time. I upped the dose only 4 to 5 days ago.
People with bipolar are prone to a lot of anger and rages when not properly medicated - Not all manias are euphoric and happy - Dysphoric or mixed manias - the ones where mania and depression hit at once can cause a lot of angry emotions. I normally do not get angry quickly, unless I am not doing so well with my moods.
When I had a bipolar rage I would end up screaming at the top of my lungs uncontrollably about whatever I was trying to say to the person. I did it once to my parents and they forced me to go into my room to calm down.
I have had a lot of anger in general bit I learned to diffuse it listening to heavy metal and working out extremely intensely to the point of exhaustion. I’m, generally not an angry person
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