newgirl Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I'm newly diagnosed with bipolar 2 mood disorder. And quite freaked out. Been taking Epitec and Wellbutrin daily. Slowly increasing the dosage, according to the psychiatrist's prescription. How long does it take for the meds to work? It's the weirdest feeling. I've felt a bit better, now I'm feeling really low again. It's Christmas time and I'm with the family and I feel completely freaked out with having so many people around me the whole time. Please tell me there's someone who can identify with me??????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix_Rising Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Hello and Welcome to Crazyboards! There are a lot of people that can identify with you, myself included. Maybe you can take some time, excuse yourself and go to another room if being around people gets to be too much. You might want to check out chat. There are a lot of people there that are willing to help you get through situations. In the meantime, take a minute to read the User Agreement. It just helps when everyone is on the same page. Looking forward to seeing you on the Boards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olga Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Welcome to Crazyboards. I agree with Phoenix---you will find a LOT of people who get freaked out in crowds, whether they are strangers or family. It's perfectly acceptable to say "I'm sorry--I have a blinding headache and I need to lie down." Then get away from them, pull the shades down in your room and decompress for a while. If you like music, play some soothing stuff quietly. Breathe deeply, do some visualizations of calm forests or a quiet beach with no people. Your meds may take some weeks to be fully effective, but stick with it. I hope it's helpful to you to come here and talk. olga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newgirl Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Thank you so much for your replies. Makes me feel like crying (the good kind) to know that there are actually people who can identify with me. My family has this notion of mentally fighting against depression. And that sure as hell has not worked for me... I look at people around me and how they have no issue with having many people around them all the time-how they actually crave that!- and I am nothing like that. It feels like people drain the life out of me. Not good then that I'm a social worker, hey. I have so many questions and so many things that I'm unsure about. Thank you also for the advice about calming down. I am a bit vulnerable at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix_Rising Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Its natural that you feel vulnerable and its good that you realize it for what it is. You'll get through this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newgirl Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Thank you, I really appreciate it. Feels like I'm losing it completely a lot of the time. And my family don't understand, so I can't really talk to them about it. I'm trying my best to hold on - I know the meds will help if it is the right meds. Just wish it will help quicker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamjustme Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 (edited) .......... Edited January 11, 2014 by iamjustme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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iamjustme Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 (edited) .......... Edited January 11, 2014 by iamjustme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessamine Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 You have loads of great advice here and I probably can't elaborate on what's already been said, but yes, lots of us (even without BP) feel awful at Christmas time. It's such an overwhelming and demanding time. I don't cope well with it at all. Welcome to CB, I'm glad you found us and I hope those meds kick in soon and help you start to feel a little better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newgirl Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 Wow! Thank you so so much for the advice. I can see that you've been through the process. It helps me to be on here-with people who can understand and who won't be completely freaked out if I have a day where I'm not okay. I am so frustrated with the meds-I honestly hope it will work soon. Really need to feel better. I'm South African and here there aren't proper financial support from the government. Financial support for a disability would amount to R1200, which is around $120. So, that means I have to work to support myself. However, due to everything that's happened the past few years I have a lot of debt and will have to undergo debt counseling. All these things combined just make me want to run away and hide. I've known for a long time that I suffered from depression, but I'm struggling to come to terms with my diagnosis. Just because I know, from seeing how family members of mine struggle with MI, how hard this road can be. I don't want to see another psychologist who wants to psycho-analyse me re my childhood. I just need support with getting to terms with everything. Thank you for being so supportive. I appreciate it so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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