Bipolar Bipolar and ptsd out of control right now...

[WendyMay]

I am suffering a dysphoric mania (basically being depressed and manic at the same time). My symptoms are: insomnia, racing thoughts, agitation, anxiety, and depression. It's the most miserable state one can be in, outside of suicidality. It's truly awful, and hard to cope with. Nothing works. My psychiatrist is on vacation till the 28th. I called the on-call psychiatrist and he said to take an extra benzo, take my sleep meds tonight, including the one that I think is causing this, and to not take my ADD meds tomorrow. If it doesn't help, I have to make an emergency appointment with him. This really stinks. Thanks for listening.

Wendy

 

[Badger]

Yeah, I take adderall for adhd and that, or anyother stimulant med would be bad foryou to be on right now....

 

[orangecat]

Hi Wendy,

I am sorry to hear of your current troubles. I really relate to how much of a mess life can feel like when we are in such an up and down state. I send you healing thoughts and wishes!

Much love,
John

 

[WendyMay]

Thank you both!

Actually, now that I think of it, I slept 4 hours tonight. As a nap! I am going to see the on-call psychiatrist on Friday. Hopefully, the symptoms will be manageable until then. Thanks again.
Wendy

 

[Britt.f7]

Have you tried lamictal? I think that is how it is spelled. They had me on that for awhile. Seemed to help.