Those With Bi-Polar Disorder

[lukalee]

I'm finally trying to get my shit together. This past weekend I had my first major binge since December, and I realized that I drink because I think I may be soft bi-polar. I made an appointment to see a shrink, but I can't get in until next week. So I went to my physicians today and she prescibed me Effexor. After I realized what it really was, I called her back and asked for something else, and she said that all of them can cause mania???? Should I wait to see the shrink or should I try to take this????

[hart]

(((((lukalee)))

I have taken effexor. It can and did, in my case, cause some major side-effects. Especially when you go off of them. I would DEFINITELY talk to my doctor if you are feeling uneasy. Effexor has helped many but I know of many, many people personally who did have lots of side-effects.

Sorry I couldn't help stronger, but wanted you to know your question is very valid.

[Accountable for Me]

Ask for Wellbutrin. It is not an SSRI and is good for many things such as BP. Although once you see your shrink he may prescribe you a mood stabilizer.

Honestly I wouldn't bother starting Effexor. It was hell on and hell coming off. Wait until you see your shrink - if you can.

[karbihere]

Interesting topic today, hmmm just applies to me I am also bipolar and I take 300mg of Seriquil, that I believe is my I am alive today, how ever at this very minute I am very full of anxiety as my seventeen year old son has run away from home back to San Diego where we are from ( I live in Utah now ) cant sleep a NERVOUS reck so I went to the doctors yesterday and added TRZADONE... Still hardly sleep but it has commed me down.
My advice to you would be take it and see then go see your doctor

[lukalee]

I forgot to add this part.....I took Wellbutrin years ago to help quit smoking....it made me completely manic. My doctor knew this when she gave me Effexor. I am going to wait it out until next week. Thanks everyone!!

[lukalee]

Karbi, I am sorry about your son. Take a deep breath; everything will work out fine.

[Evie.Lou]

Have you read the posts about BIO FEEDback??They were last week,I think.I saw a TV show about the success of BIO FEEDBACK and BI POLAR around xmas last year.I have a son who is bi polar and wanted him to try it but he refused...

[lukalee]

I may consider the biofeedback. The problem is I only found one doctor covered by my insurance, and he is on the other side of town. But I will definately keep that as an option.

[karbihere]

thanks LUKA, he is a drug addict ( pot smoker ) and I know a drinker behind my back, it really doesnt matter it is ALL A VICOUS CYCLE he just does not see it that way. Drunk or sober he has no respect for me and I just have to accept it. as I sit here with 11 months sober I am very sure that drinking today is just not an option for me

[louise]

Lukalee, do not take the effexor. It is very hard to get off of and may not be what the other dr. prescribes and you would have to go off. And if Wellbutrin caused mania, effexor probably will as well. Contact Beatle, she will probably have ideas for what you can take non-prescription in the meantime. I hope the new dr. is helpful.