jillson

As some of you know, I have been dx with Bi-Polar, I have been on
900 mg of Lithium, and Lunesta to sleep.


I have been feeling alot better until a couple of days ago!!! I have lost
all of my paitence with my daughter and my husband!!

I Hate it!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so stressed all the time, I worried all day
yesterday about getting everything done!!


WHAT COULD BE HAPPENING??????????????

splendra

I think you may need to call the dr who prescribed the meds and tell him or her what is going on with you...

pedagogue

Definately consult your prescription doctor. If you have recently been administered the medication, your body is still adjusting to the medication. With change can come stress/anxiety, and that stress/anxiety is being manifested in your interpersonal relationships (daughter, husband, etc)

You'll most likely need to ride this out. Educate yourself, then education your family about what is going on with the medication, etc. You will also need to learn how to recognize stressor cues, and also develop coping techniques to deal with your heightened stress/anxiety level.

I know there are members in the community who are also on lithium. They may be able to give a personal experience that could provide additional insight.

pedagogue

worriedsick

Hi, It sounds like your doing some rapid cycling with your bipolar disorder, definitely call you psychriast. Tell her what's going on. Let us know how it goes,
God Bless

Sharron

eddie z.

((((jillson)))),
I'm just sending hugs and echoing the suggestion that you call your doctor. Take care!

Love and hugs,
Eddie

P.S. You may not have a high enough lithium level. Has it been checked lately?