Nice of you to share this :-) I would start meds tomorrow if i could. Im not sure if i could afford them. Lithium i was offered at first but refused because regular blood tests need to be taken when on it. Nurses taking blood from me is near impossible, takes them 30+ mins each time. I dont really know what to do, go back to the doctor and start the referal process all over again, i have no idea. I guess the first step of asking for medication is the hardest.
Yes, Seroquel helps. I used to have constant thoughts of mortality, what I would think at my time of death and morbid things but even at a very low dose I've improved. Thanks for asking and watching.
I take depakote, but I understand how you feel. I actually felt relieved to a certian point, knowing that there was an explanation for everything i had gone through and put my family through. I am in military, although probably not for much longer, as this diagnosis makes me unfit for duty.
Thank you for sharing, it does help to know that you are not alone.
Good to hear from you. My ex is Canadian Navy so I have some understanding of medical issues in the military. I hope you get all you rightfully deserve from the forces.
So, you felt relieved as well when you were confronted with the reason "why" of your behavior!?! I always knew I was different but, you know, I sometimes still doubt if bipolar is real. That happens when I get hard on myself and isn't logical. Take care.
i felt relived when I found out there was something I could do about it. I asked a shrink one time, that since bp has a genetic component, what possible reason it could have to have been conserved, and allowed to spread as much as it has. He didin't really have a good explenation, but it something I think about.
As far as bp being real, I guess it is as real as its effects are.
"As far as bp being real, I guess it is as real as its effects are". That is a deeply profound statement. I have a new way of thinking about what I experience.
About genetics, there seems to be many valuable characteristics associated with Bipolar. I guess nature gives good with the bad.
I don't know that bp, in society as it is currently, leads to a good outcome in the end, as it seems to be a progressive disease. Although how you are raised effects how you think and that effects the physical structure of the brain, which can have impact on how the symptoms manifest themselves, and how we deal with them. I am glad my comment was helpful. Peace to you....I know that is something I search for continously.
I feel as you do. My ex fiencee was bipolar and died from the abuses of suicide attempts. He was incredibly competent and very brilliant but even the best health care and a loving family didn't save him. My children still me him, as do I.
I search for peace as well. I guess that's why I'm on You Tube. Thank you very much.
Nice of you to share this :-) I would start meds tomorrow if i could. Im not sure if i could afford them. Lithium i was offered at first but refused because regular blood tests need to be taken when on it. Nurses taking blood from me is near impossible, takes them 30+ mins each time. I dont really know what to do, go back to the doctor and start the referal process all over again, i have no idea. I guess the first step of asking for medication is the hardest.
Have a great week
Luv
Cat x
MorrisseyLife 2 years ago
You are thinking clearly and resultingly your life will only move forward in the most positive direction. Don't give up!
saltyeggs71 2 years ago
Does the Seroquel seem to be helping?
chocara1 2 years ago
Yes, Seroquel helps. I used to have constant thoughts of mortality, what I would think at my time of death and morbid things but even at a very low dose I've improved. Thanks for asking and watching.
saltyeggs71 2 years ago
I take depakote, but I understand how you feel. I actually felt relieved to a certian point, knowing that there was an explanation for everything i had gone through and put my family through. I am in military, although probably not for much longer, as this diagnosis makes me unfit for duty.
Thank you for sharing, it does help to know that you are not alone.
mtlsoul 2 years ago
Good to hear from you. My ex is Canadian Navy so I have some understanding of medical issues in the military. I hope you get all you rightfully deserve from the forces.
So, you felt relieved as well when you were confronted with the reason "why" of your behavior!?! I always knew I was different but, you know, I sometimes still doubt if bipolar is real. That happens when I get hard on myself and isn't logical. Take care.
saltyeggs71 2 years ago
i felt relived when I found out there was something I could do about it. I asked a shrink one time, that since bp has a genetic component, what possible reason it could have to have been conserved, and allowed to spread as much as it has. He didin't really have a good explenation, but it something I think about.
As far as bp being real, I guess it is as real as its effects are.
mtlsoul 2 years ago
"As far as bp being real, I guess it is as real as its effects are". That is a deeply profound statement. I have a new way of thinking about what I experience.
About genetics, there seems to be many valuable characteristics associated with Bipolar. I guess nature gives good with the bad.
saltyeggs71 2 years ago
I don't know that bp, in society as it is currently, leads to a good outcome in the end, as it seems to be a progressive disease. Although how you are raised effects how you think and that effects the physical structure of the brain, which can have impact on how the symptoms manifest themselves, and how we deal with them. I am glad my comment was helpful. Peace to you....I know that is something I search for continously.
mtlsoul 2 years ago
I feel as you do. My ex fiencee was bipolar and died from the abuses of suicide attempts. He was incredibly competent and very brilliant but even the best health care and a loving family didn't save him. My children still me him, as do I.
I search for peace as well. I guess that's why I'm on You Tube. Thank you very much.
saltyeggs71 2 years ago
thanks for sharing. what a powerful reflection and insight into your story. you're going to be ok Salty. I believe in you!
12showandtell 2 years ago
Thanks for your beautiful comments. You're spoiling me! And seriously, you believe in me!?! Maybe I should believe in me too! That sounds great.
saltyeggs71 2 years ago