Diagnosed as bipolar: can I ask this of my psychiatrist?!
Question: Diagnosed as bipolar: can I ask this of my psychiatrist!?
I was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder last week!. My psychiatrist she suggested I go on lithium as well as a sleeping tablet!.
I really do not want to get fat on meds!. I'm 5'9, 150lbs and when I was on seroquel I was hungry ALL the time!. I want to keep seeing a psychiatrist because otherwise I feel vulnerable and alone!. But I don't want meds!. Can I keep seeing a psychiatrist!? Or do I have to go to a counsellor!? I dislike counsellers, but the doctor I'm seeing is awesome!. Are there any bipolar medications that don't mess with your appetite or metabolism!?
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I really do not want to get fat on meds!. I'm 5'9, 150lbs and when I was on seroquel I was hungry ALL the time!. I want to keep seeing a psychiatrist because otherwise I feel vulnerable and alone!. But I don't want meds!. Can I keep seeing a psychiatrist!? Or do I have to go to a counsellor!? I dislike counsellers, but the doctor I'm seeing is awesome!. Are there any bipolar medications that don't mess with your appetite or metabolism!?
Thanks in advance!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
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Lamictal is a very good med!. I would keep the psychiatrist because it is really hard to get one in a pinch if you have a crisis!. Counselors can be a challenenge -but if you find the right one it can be very helpful!.
Watch your caffeine intake and if you get the urge for sugary things -substitue and keep lots of fruit on hand!. Maybe talk to your doctor about trying natural supplements such as fish oil capsules and B vitamins and possibly St!. John's Wort!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Lamictal is a very good med!. I would keep the psychiatrist because it is really hard to get one in a pinch if you have a crisis!. Counselors can be a challenenge -but if you find the right one it can be very helpful!.
Watch your caffeine intake and if you get the urge for sugary things -substitue and keep lots of fruit on hand!. Maybe talk to your doctor about trying natural supplements such as fish oil capsules and B vitamins and possibly St!. John's Wort!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Lithium shouldn't mess with your appetite!. Neither should a sleeping tablet!. I Seroquel doesn't make you hungry, it makes you thirsty and your body mistakes it for hunger!.
While on these meds and you feel hungry try drinking a glass of water before you eat anything!. If that satisfies your craving you will know that your weren't hungry only thirsty !.
I know that being on medication's is hard, but it is a lot more difficult to overcome the disorder without it!.
Good luck coping with your disorder, I know that it can be very difficult!.
My step daughter has the dis-order!. She is only 14!. She takes Lithium, Risperdrel and Ativan!. She also go to boarding school for the strict structure she requires!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
While on these meds and you feel hungry try drinking a glass of water before you eat anything!. If that satisfies your craving you will know that your weren't hungry only thirsty !.
I know that being on medication's is hard, but it is a lot more difficult to overcome the disorder without it!.
Good luck coping with your disorder, I know that it can be very difficult!.
My step daughter has the dis-order!. She is only 14!. She takes Lithium, Risperdrel and Ativan!. She also go to boarding school for the strict structure she requires!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
This is a tough dilemma because everyone's body is different, you know!?
I am bipolar!. I take effexor and lamictal!. I have never gained weight!. But I also exercise almost every day!.
Ask your doctor why he's chosen lithium to treat your symptoms!. Maybe an alternative would be beneficial without the side effects associated with lithium!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I am bipolar!. I take effexor and lamictal!. I have never gained weight!. But I also exercise almost every day!.
Ask your doctor why he's chosen lithium to treat your symptoms!. Maybe an alternative would be beneficial without the side effects associated with lithium!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Yeaaah, Lamictal works really well, It's a semi-new drug, but it's really good!.
Very little side effects (no weight gain really from what I hear) and it works with a lot of patients, it works really well too!. Ask your psychiatrist!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Very little side effects (no weight gain really from what I hear) and it works with a lot of patients, it works really well too!. Ask your psychiatrist!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
the only thing ive taken that hasnt messed with my weight is celexa and thats just for anxiety!.
try smoking weed!. its the only thing that has evened me out and not caused me to gain weight!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
try smoking weed!. its the only thing that has evened me out and not caused me to gain weight!.Www@Answer-Health@Com