I'm tired all the time, and just in a bland mood, I told the Dr about it last week and he said he doesn't want to increase my med's may send me into a manic phase, and to take my Xanax and ride it out, since I'm going through some tough family issues with aging parent and Diabetic son, alot of time on my hands during the day, etc.
Should I call him back? Will these symptoms subside on their own?
2006-10-17 06:11:54 · 16 answers · asked by tamilynn 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Very honest/caring answers, I do exercise regularly at the gym, see people everyday, meet with friends, and see a CBT conselor, maybe this IS just stress from the family prob..
2006-10-17 06:38:19 · update #1
This could be various things like fatigue, a temporary reaction to more stress, or you could have built an immunity to your medication. Your doctor was right not to raise your medication dosage. Talk to your doctor about the possibility of a different medication.
2006-10-17 06:31:37 · answer #1 · answered by E'Shell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see a lot in your life that can affect the bipolar symptoms. I am wondering if you are getting counseling to help deal with the stress of it all. It could be that may help.
If you are still not feeling right though I suggest you tell the doctor. He needs to know exactly how you are feeling .
Be sure you get out of the house now and then for a walk. The exercise is a good thing to relieve stress. Walk over to the coffee shop in your area or somewhere and get around people and away from the problem at least once a week. Take the walk every day though for at least 15 minutes minimum. Good luck!
2006-10-17 13:23:50 · answer #2 · answered by The_answer_person 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Street drugs are the worst thing you can do for bipolar or any mental illness. If you are bipolar and get severely depressed do let your doctor know, call him again. But i would try to ride it out a little while because you are going through stressful times so even someone that is not bipolar would be down - that i would think is normal...so i can see why he would not want to increase your meds, because it seems as if this is not from your bipolar, but just being human. try things like getting more sleep, exercise and eating healthy and try to reduce your stress -- if the symptoms don't go away i would definitely talk to him again....
good luck!
2006-10-17 13:27:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When a person has the flu they sleep a lot, people like us are sick 24/7 and you may never get over it so when you feel the need to rest/sleep go to bed when your able and don't fight it because your sick and you need the sleep. Your going to have to try and ride out the lows no matter how low and try not to think of suicide as the only way out. If you have a lot of time during the day then exercise every day that helps to get you feeling better. Also there is a new experiment for people with mental illness they're trying what's called trans-cranial magnetic therapy that's supposed to help people but it still is in the early stages and only psychiatrist are able to recommend you. People who are resistant to meds are usually referred to this and those who try it respond to the treatment very well.
2006-10-17 13:50:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi Lexia, I am sorry about your tough situation. I was wondering if it is possible for you to go to a therapist in addition to using the xanax. I know raising the dose may seem appropriate now, but when you describe the issues you are dealing with, I think just raising the dosage, without giving you an outlet of some sort may not be the best way to go about it. I hope it all works out for u. Good luck :)
2006-10-17 13:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by brazilian76 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Leave it a while and then go back. You should try and do something in the day that interests you and gets you out with people. I always find my mood is low when I spend a lot of time alone. Perhaps do some kind of course or voluntary work. I do sympathise with family issues, life is hard enough with out adding bipolar symptoms.
2006-10-17 13:20:57 · answer #6 · answered by happyjumpyfrog 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What meds are you on, Lexia? If you're on a mood stabiliser (Lithium, Lamictal, Depakote, Topamax etc etc) then increasing the dose of that wouldn't send you manic. I guess if you're taking ADs as well, then you would want to be careful about increasing those. It sounds as though your depression may well be situational, in which case you may be able to ride it out.
If the family issues are likely to go on for a long time (and a diabetic son isn't going to be short term), then you may want to talk to him again.
Ask for help and advice at:
http://www.crazyboards.org
or
http://z9.invisionfree.com/Bipolar_Haven
2006-10-18 12:06:10 · answer #7 · answered by Random Bloke 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are a true bipolar the symptoms will not go away on there own. Follow your doctors orders don't follow some idiots guidelines on a Yahoo Answer board. Bipolars like to be there own doctor, I've seen a lot of people in an out of our inpatient psych unit that played doc and failed miserably.
2006-10-17 13:58:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
This might sound strange but I recommend that you try to sleep more. I am assuming you are not getting enough sleep. Lack of sleep or inconsistent sleep can influence mood swings. Let me know if this works.
Do not take yourself off your meds and do not use illegal drugs this will only exasperate the problem and cause anxiety as you come down.
Also try cognitive -behavioral thereapy along with seeking a new Dx if the Dx does not listen to you.
Signed,
Successfull and Bipolar
2006-10-17 13:22:40 · answer #9 · answered by En1gma 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The symptoms may leave with time but this is a life long disease and it may be best to not only use medicines but to also find other means to deal with the highs and lows some say that exercise and things like that help to relive some of the symptoms. if it gets to were you can't handle the symptoms CALL YOUR DOCTOR. this is a serious matter
2006-10-17 13:22:50 · answer #10 · answered by Evan C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋