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My pleasure! Would you like to give us an update on how you're doing? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by bethanycaitlin17
- Dr. Dan
Daniel,
I was wondering how one distinguishes between a person having a manic or hypomanic episode versus someone experience a good or happy mood? Occasionally my medications will put me in a good mood and I worry that I might be having a hypomanic episode. I have a bit of health anxiety and one of my constant concerns is that I have undiagnosed bipolar disorder.
Thank you in advance!
Some medications can inadvertantly cause euphoria, such as opiates and stimulants. A true manic episode is essentially feeling "high" beyond reason; it can be accompanied by extreme irritability, an irrational connection with god or other spiritual beings, and difficulty sleeping. If you experience any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor. If you don't, you are most likely just reacting to the (fun!) side effects of whatever medication you're taking.Quote:
Originally Posted by superchick22684
If you tell me what medications you're on, I can give you a better idea of what you're going through. If you don't feel comfortable, by all means don't feel that you need to share it -just mention them to your doctor.
- Dr. Dan
Dr. Dan,
I'm on 60 mg of Cymbalta once a day and 10 mg of Buspirone which I take every 8 hrs.
Interesting. Euphoria generally isn't associated with those two medications. What time of the day you feel that you get "high", and how long after youve taken the medication? Also, how long does the "high" last?Quote:
Originally Posted by superchick22684
The "euphoric" feeling has happened maybe twice in the last 3 weeks. This morning I took my Buspar at the normal time and I felt an slight uptick in mood about an hour after I took it. The euphoric feeling kicked in around 3-4 hours later and it lasted about five hours maybe. By the time I took my second dose of Buspar for the day (mid afternoonish) the feeling had worn off and did not come back. I just feel like I have normally felt on the Buspar, fairly relaxed.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealisticTrain
The first time it happened (which was 3 weeks ago) it happened two days in a row. I get kind of a burst of energy out of it in addition to the great mood. I haven't had any instances of risky behavior. I had this happen one other time in the last six months when I was on a different antidepressant (Lexapro). It wasn't a big deal though because the Lexapro ended up being a short lived medication due to the horrible side effects I experienced.
I'm hoping that what I'm experiencing isn't hypomania because other than this "euphoric" feeling that has popped up a few times the Buspar has been really effective on keeping my anxiety in check and depression as well. I've only been on the Buspar for a little over a month, my doc added it on to the Cymbalta because I was experiencing emotional blunting and continuing to experience panic attacks and anxiety.
Dr. Daniel, thanks for volunteering your time. I've been feeling very confused, scared, crazy as of late. For some reason I just can't shake the feelings that I'm going to die soon... there is no fear of a specific thing or day just before the year is over. It seems that this started since my Grandfather passed away in June of last year. Is this normal? Is this anxiety? I don't have these thoughts during the day or while I'm keeping busy but it seems at night they come around without fail despite my attempts to push them from my mind. Also, it seems death is popping up all over lately - I do understand that once you have something programmed into your mind you often see it popping up everywhere so I can understand that part.
Terribly sorry for the delay; its been quite a week on my end.Quote:
Originally Posted by superchick22684
There are many other personal factors that can affect how one reacts to varying medications. Without knowing your medical and family history, im afraid i cant be of much help. This is something that needs to be addressed with your own doctor.
From what it seems, i dont think this should worry you too much. Although its very rare, it could just be a harmless side-effect from the anti-depressant. Again, best to discuss with your doctor. I apologize for not being of much assistance.
- Dr. Dan
Hi Dani,Quote:
Originally Posted by dani04
Just about every rational human being has some kind of fear of death. Not necessarily with death itself, but rather with the uncertainty that comes with it -in other words, fear of the unknown. This fear, along with fear of loud noises, are the only two fears that we believe we are born with; every thing else we fear is based off of negative experiences.
So you are not alone. The fact that you have these thoughts at night are normal as well. Darkness and night-time can be triggers for fear, and also the thought of going to sleep and the accompanying fear of losing consciousness can be frightening as well.
This seems like a phobia to me. Likely for you, CBT treatment with a psychologist has an extremely high success rate with phobias, and other anxieties as well. In your case, I would strongly recommend it, if this is really bothering you and you want to overcome it. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions!
- Dr. Dan
Hi everyone this is my first post on here...
Im 23 and ive suffered with anxiety since a breakdown at 15. Thats when i started 20mg fleouxetine daily which I'm still on now.
Ive just had my second baby via my first c section 8weeks ago. My anxiety through the pregnancy and afterwards was hurrendous!!
Keep obsessing that there's something wrong with me because I feel dizzy and lightheaded alk the time. All discombobulated!
Few weeks ago one night as I was falling asleep I felt weird n sick n all of a sudden the room was spinning and omg I felt terrrible!!!! Iwas absolutely petrified!! Gp said vertigo then next gp said inner ear off balance.
Feel nauseas, headaches on n off, chest pains, light headed, disorientated,discombobulated.
Whats happening to me??
Is it just where my anxiety uas becomeso severe and im obsessing over this as im petrified of that night repeating itself or is it something else?!
So confused and upset!
Making myself ill with worry and now depressions hitting hard to!
:'(