I have bipolar disorder and sometimes i can't seem to get things right that usally are easy for me and i try really realy hard not to snap at people and the littlelist things set me off. I have been off the meds since i was 18...any ideas for better self control.
2006-10-18 04:42:36 · 16 answers · asked by mcshankel04 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Firstly, like most have stated already, you should really be sticking to the meds that you are prescribed and having sessions with your psychiatrist. Although I will say that not all meds work as well for some as they do for others. I know that you may feel that you can self medicate and/or that you don't really need them but the truth of the matter is, you do need them. However, if you really are intent about not taking your meds here are a few things to keep in mind
1. Think before you speak. I know that this sounds like common sense, but I know that it is harder for bi-polar people to 'slow down' especially when manic. So if someone says something that you immediately take offense to. Stop and count to five and think about what they have just said. This will give you time to sort out the info that you just received and can allow you to reply in a calm manner.
2. Manage your temper. This means if something is really starting to set you off you need to take control of your emotions. So walk away go to the next room or whatever, so again you give yourself time to sort through your thoughts.
3. Realize that nothing is as bad as it seems. Generally, your first impressions about any thing that conflicts with you is that it is really, really bad, but more often than not things are not as horrible as they seem. Keep this thought in mind.
Now that I've offered a few ideas, I would like to reemphasize the fact that you really need to talk to your doctor about how you feel about medication and maybe work out some psychological ways to manage your moods.
2006-10-18 05:39:24 · answer #1 · answered by the_green_grass_horse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did the doctor get you off of the meds, or did you take it upon yourself to stop taking them? I would bet that you decided you were "well" and didn't need it anymore. Most bipolars do that. It's classic. The fact is you have a disease that's not your fault. If you have a cut, you put a bandaid on it. If you break a leg, you go to the hospital and have a cast put on it. If you have a mental disorder you take your medication and enjoy your life and stop making everyone around you miserable because of your refusal to believe that you are controlling yourself. You are not. You are torturing everyone who loves you. Go back to the doctor and get yourself straight and stop playing games. It won't work. You will be lonely and angry for your whole life if you don't. Godloveya.
2006-10-18 11:47:19 · answer #2 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not trying to be a smart *** here, but maybe you need to be back on your meds. Bipolar disorder is a common thing anymore and it's nothing to take lightly. It is managed easily with medications. These medications are needed for the rest of ones life usually. So please, if you feel like you are becoming unravelled, get back to the doctor and have him put you back on your medicine. If you are bipolar then you just can't stop taking the medication because you feel like you are better and can do without it. If you are bipolar, then you will most likely need to be on medications the rest of your life.
2006-10-18 11:50:10 · answer #3 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is nothing you can really do without meds. go to your doc or a psyciatrist. they will perscribe you the right meds and dosage. bipolar disorder is a mental illness. there is not anything else you can do other then take meds. but it will help!! if you have anymore questions emialy me (theprincessbitsy@yahoo.com) my moms a social worker with the mentally ill so i no all about this stuff!! good luck with you thought.
2006-10-18 11:48:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back on the meds for you, I'm afraid. I have learned the hard way that I can't do without mine.
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2006-10-18 11:52:50 · answer #5 · answered by Random Bloke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i thought maybe i had it because i am always really angry, extremely depressed, and/or occasionally excited. the psychologist told me if it was things that set off my mood and not just random changes, it probably wasn't bi polar, rather, a deeper affliction (i.e. depression). i've tried punching walls which resulted in literally bloody knuckles - not attractive, but effective until you need a cast or metal pins. now, when i freak out about something, i rely on one thing only... WEED
2006-10-18 12:07:11 · answer #6 · answered by Amber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see your doctor you might need a change of meds it took 10 years to get a good balance of meds for me
2006-10-18 11:46:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go back on your meds, Please. If the meds you were taking were and issue explain to the doctor the side effects there meay be alternatives
and Good Luck
2006-10-18 11:51:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone needs a little help once in a while. Maybe your doctor can give you something for those moments. I take Risperdal like one would take asprin for a headache - only when I need it.
2006-10-18 11:46:20 · answer #9 · answered by Zelda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see a Dr and go back on the meds and this time stay on them.
2006-10-18 11:46:14 · answer #10 · answered by wil_t52 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋