Barb

When it comes to the ADD you really don't need a therapist to diagnose this.
I would talk regular doctor about this. See if he would do a prescription
of a medication to see if it helps. Telling him how you did the test on
yourself.

Donna

It looks like your med that you take is supposed to help with agitation.
It did not look to be like a sedative.
How are you sleeping these days?
I take an antipsychotic and I am not psychotic, it is useful to help prevent mania. I take it at a high dose without anywhere to go if I become manic again so I would have to change medications if/when that happens.
I will take it the rest of my life.
that was hard typing that.
taking meds is manditory. I still get into trouble when I screw around with my meds...last summer I took myself off ambien and became manic....I am starting to not sleep again(on top of 80mg of geodon)
any way....
It is hard to walk in any one shoes...it is your life and you get to live it how you see fit.
I used to have as a signature attachment.
"Happiness is a decision"
I still believe this to be true.
keep posting, venting, we are listening.
((((HUGS))))
bizi

Bizi, I am pretty much satisfied with my loxapine the way I take it for the time being. My sleep has not been normal since I quit smoking almost 5 years ago but it does not bother me. I think most of the way I am is due to the influence of situations and people in my past. I use to do drugs when I was having episodes of what was diagnosed as being BP. My mom was bi-polar so every one said I got it from her. I don't know for sure but for now I'm okay with things.

barbara

you are doing well then barbara, I am glad to hear that.
sleep is so important to us that is why I mentioned it.
bipolar does have a genetic predisposition, it runs in my family as well as other issues...but I think that is much more common then we all realize.
all families have issues that they deal with that is called human nature.
WE are not perfect and never claim to be.
I hope I don't come across like a know it all...sorry if I do , don't mean to.
I wish for you peace of mind....
bizi

B, I haven't been through your past posts, so I don't know your mood profile at all. I appreciate and applaud your achievement and coping abilities.

Umm ... apologies if I am overstepping, you don't think you could be just a little bit hypomanic?

A little bit of hypomania is good, as I am sure you know. But please just think about it. But even if there is a ten percent doubt, may be you should consult your medical doctor?

I am sorry if I am overstepping.

Isis,

Thank you for the compliment. I don't know what you mean by hypo manic? Can you elaborate? I am really fine with me and none of my 3-D friends has brought any such odd behavior to my attention. In fact, I am told I am pretty, smart, have good sense of humor, and am a very strong woman. I like to focus on the positives and not anything negative.

Bizi, Isis, and all else. I feel like a stranger here in the BP forum. I don't feel like everyone else here feels. i don't feel like I fit. I am happy with myself except when certain outside stimuli brings me down.

Barbara

A lot of members post where their friends post, I don't have BP but I still read & even post here once in awhile.

My SIL has some mental health issues , depression, maybe BP ..- she doesn't talk about it much at all, but reading here helps me learn & understand.
So if she ever does open up I'll be able to understand better what she is going through.

Dear Barbara,

How are you?

In your last post you sound good.
That's great to hear.

M.