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Posted by arina on October 30, 2005, at 6:26:22
hi can anyone help me iv struggled for half of my life now and im looking for answers because i want to start living my life. It started when i was in third form.I became withdrawn.Forgot how to conversate.It was severe.Everything turned dark and awfull.It came right after a couple of years and i was feeling wonderfull but then it came back.Over the last 15 years i guess iv had sort of highs and then the lows iv found the hardest thing is being a mother and trying to keep it together for the children. my brother was also withdrawn from a young age he was diagnosed autistic but was assumed drowned (never found) i have racing thoughts and cant relax at all.I argue with my partner all the time and analyse everything . Iv been put on antidepressants but they put me on a high depression so the doc said so i came off them. Any ideas?
Posted by linkadge on October 30, 2005, at 9:07:26
In reply to whats wrong with me, posted by arina on October 30, 2005, at 6:26:22
Have your tried lithium before ?
Linkadge
Posted by spriggy on October 30, 2005, at 11:45:55
In reply to Re: whats wrong with me, posted by linkadge on October 30, 2005, at 9:07:26
Have you ever considered you could be bipolar?
I know that's a tough pill to swallow, I've graveled with that one myself.
But one thing that struck me, was I also have an autistic son and have bipolar in my family. I recently read a report on the correlation between a family history of bipolar disorder and autism. It intrigued me that they seem to believe there is a connection.
I'm so sorry about your brother. I can't even fathom how hard that must be.
SSRi's only make me worse too. I hope you find answers soon.
(((((hugs)))))
Posted by Monkeyoga on October 30, 2005, at 15:25:02
In reply to whats wrong with me, posted by arina on October 30, 2005, at 6:26:22
I'm sorry you've not been feeling well. I can relate to everything but the married w/kids part (and the female part). There are many antidepressants and it takes a good psychiatrist to figure out what works best for you. That would be my first piece of advice -- find a good Pdoc. Usually you find them via recommendations, but I got lucky and picked mine out of a directory. Does anyone know of an online resource for good Pdocs? Maybe we can start one...
-Jamie
Posted by arina on October 30, 2005, at 18:59:50
In reply to Re: whats wrong with me, posted by linkadge on October 30, 2005, at 9:07:26
hi arina here it was so good to get replys to my message thankyou all so much really even that makes me feel more alive! first i havent tried lithium but i will look into that.second bipolar does seem to match the things happening to me but i didnt think bipolars could get so withdrawn and fearfull. thirdly it is sad my brother had such a struggle with autism.he was so quiet yet so far away.hugs to you.i will see a doc i think i cant carry on like this forever.
Posted by linkadge on October 30, 2005, at 19:14:41
In reply to Re: whats wrong with me, posted by arina on October 30, 2005, at 18:59:50
Yes, it is possable for a bipolar to become both withdrawn and fearfull.
Bipolar disease takes many faces. Isolation, fear, and anxiety may all correspond to the depressive side of the coin.
Be it a consideration, not a death sentence.
Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on October 30, 2005, at 19:58:13
In reply to Re: whats wrong with me, posted by linkadge on October 30, 2005, at 19:14:41
Sounds like it might be bipolar to me too. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by arina on October 30, 2005, at 20:48:49
In reply to Re: whats wrong with me, posted by Phillipa on October 30, 2005, at 19:58:13
thanks.I had read into bipolar not long ago and thats when i saw how severe my highs and lows had been.the first low i had was severly dark and suicidal and lonely.the first high i had was awesome so confident and full of self esteem and friends.When i had my second down it hit hard and since then iv been like a yoyo.the highs are crazy the lows are empty and dark and i feel so alienated.does lithium help ?
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