I have to wonder if a lot of these antipsychotic and mood stabilizers could cause me to have violent mood swings when I was otherwise reasonably rational before the meds. I have bipolar but I have to wonder if these meds could cause the opposite?
2006-10-30 17:50:05 · 7 answers · asked by Erik 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I do not drink or do drugs outside of what is prescribed to me.
2006-10-30 18:40:53 · update #1
Yes they could, if a small matter disturbs your serenity your mood could immediately switch to aggressive and negative. Not all medications are like that so speak to your doc.
2006-10-30 17:53:35 · answer #1 · answered by rinah 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I want to be very careful in what i say, and i'd strongly recommend you also be careful what you read from posters, and which advice you take, because of the possible consequences to your health.
In general, i think, personally, that the causes of our behavior can have a physical basis (genetic, chemical and so forth) or a psychological basis (past imprints, habits). I know it's a bit cut and dry to say that, but also accurate to a certain degree.
As the one person who knows your history, you yourself that is, i'd look carefully at whether or not you can determine on your own what the most probably cause is.
Medication can mask psychological symptoms, which can be dealt with in a positive way with a competent psychologist, supportive friends and family. But to say this is always the case would also be premature. There are many things that can affect the mind, and the brain as well, as the basis of mind -
If you can honestly say that before taking medications you had more control over your emotions, habits and so forth, i think it'd be worth investigating further. If you feel the cause is simply psychological, then a solution in that direction, will be much more sustainable, if that is the case.
I wish you the best, and hope that you rely on your own investigation and common sense to see as best as you can, what is the cause of what, and in the end, what helps you the most, be healthier and happier.
2006-10-31 02:47:38 · answer #2 · answered by Samten 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been taking the stuff since the mid '90s and never had a problem, so long as I stayed on them (Lithium, Depicote, Lamictal, Resperdal, and another anti-psychotic I can't remember the name of). It's when I get it in my head that I'm all better and get off the meds that I get into trouble. If you're knew to all this, be aware that you will still have mood swings even with the meds. They just won't be nearly as serious as they would be untreated. Good luck, and don't let the prescriptions worry you.
2006-10-31 02:07:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will warn you to be careful. My ex was diagnosed with a Bi-polar mood disorder. He was on anti Psychotic meds and mood stabilizers. He would go nuts. I have many scars, physically and emotionally from the abused caused by, what I believe to be the meds he was on. They altered his mind, and not in a good way...Be careful!!!!
2006-10-31 03:21:39 · answer #4 · answered by superficialblonde 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of them causing violent behavior, although when I was titrating up on lamotrigine (an anticonvulsant mood stabiliser) my moods were swinging wildly from hour to hour. My antipsychotic has caused me no problems at all.
I'd ask over at http://www.crazyboards.org or look up the known effects of your drugs at http://www.crazymeds.org
2006-11-01 11:48:42 · answer #5 · answered by Random Bloke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe your bipolar is causing the violent mood swings
2006-10-31 01:51:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you drinking booze?---that may alter your moods
2006-10-31 02:31:50 · answer #7 · answered by Kymmie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋