I like this girl's videos because I can really relate to how she feels (but luckily my symptoms aren't as intense--I don't feel like I need to go to the hospital).
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Monday, October 7, 2013
Down to 187.5 mg of Lamictal!
I reduced my dosage about 3 days ago. I've been hypo-manic. I kind of like it. At times I feel euphoric and high--it's pretty trippy. Today I've been getting more irritable. I don't like that. The next step after hypo-mania is irritability and paranoia. Not quite psychosis as compared with others, but the paranoia is still disturbing. Then comes depression and not getting out of bed. I was diagnosed "mood disorder, not otherwise specified" but my symptoms are very similar to those with bipolar II disorder--rapid cycling and mixed episodes like a rollercoaster.
I like this girl's videos because I can really relate to how she feels (but luckily my symptoms aren't as intense--I don't feel like I need to go to the hospital).
What do I do? I talk myself through it because I know what I'm feeling is exaggerated. I sit quietly and focus on breathing slowly and slowing my heart rate. I listen to music. I talk to God.
I like this girl's videos because I can really relate to how she feels (but luckily my symptoms aren't as intense--I don't feel like I need to go to the hospital).
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