Bi-Polar

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So I got diagnosed as Bi-Polar and was given something called Depokene or something. It says valproic acid. Is this shit gonna help or does it suck?

ANy info is greatly appreciated.
 
Jun 23, 2003
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moonpizzle said:
damn dawg, thats some serious chit. Hang in there though man.
Being bi polar or the meds they gave me?

It says depoken is also used for pain for migrains and also people with seizures.

I hope it changes my life.

Thanks, i will hang in there though fa sho.
 

Gas One

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no, its not gonna help
(depending on your outlook of "help")
its gonna turn you into a different person

you will be a xerox of your normal self

youll wake up one day and not even recognize yourself and your own personality

do you want that to happen?
do you want to lose yourself and reformat into a different personality?

if so go for it
if not flush them hoes NOW.


edit: ive told this story already but it pertains. i was on meds when i was in college for severe depression and 2 weeks later it kickedin, i woke up uneedingly happy and i decided i no longer needed to smoke weed


which freaked me out and made me throw the pills in the toilet and spark a blunt

if something man made tells me to not take something natural to cure my problems, its evil.
 
Jun 23, 2003
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I decided to not smoke weed for a while until I feel better. I don't want to drink anymore either. My family has suicide in our genes. I do want to wake up someone else. I have too many anger issues. I choked my girlfriend last night and left marks and it scared me. I had been planning on seeking help before that. I hope it does change me.
 

Gas One

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azryda420 said:
I have too many anger issues. I choked my girlfriend last night and left marks and it scared me. I had been planning on seeking help before that.
nigga me and my girl do that for fun....

lmao
good luck dude maybe you really need it. i would suggest studying buddhism, learning about meditation and alternate ways to deal with a natural situation.

thats what eventually got me through it. mind over matter.

theres a good reaosn god didnt make pills..youre not the only one with problems..shit is natural..

i hope you make it through man, ive been there
i thank the stars im still here and never expected to see 27 let alone 21.
 
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I know we all have problems. Some people have trouble processing it all. God didnt make pills yes. BUt if there wasnt pills would we all have the same chances to be normal? It is natural to feel down sometimes. But sometimes I feel down and it doesnt go away. I took my first dose and I have a positive outlook on me progressing. I havent felt like this in a very long time.
 

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#10
anti depressants have hurt more people than theyve helped.
basically its chemical russian roulette.

doctors often misdiagnose anxiety with depression and end up killing people in the process.

i wish you the best, stay focused on your goal.

and your first dose wont do shit, thats just you wanting the change..
you gotta wait for two weeks to feel/see a change.

if you need advice or help with your medication let me know dude im here to help if i can.
 
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Actually I heard what kills people is when they mis diagnose depression and anxiety as bi-polar, or vice versa. I know for a fact they had given me anti depressant meds before and they did alot of harm. My doc was tellin me, and I read, that being bi polar is way different than being depressed. Being depressed is a chemical embalance, like your body has the chemicals but doesnt put them in the right places at the right time. Bi polar disorder is because your body doesnt make enough of some chemicals your body needs. Anti depressent tell your body when to use the chemicals it has, bi polar meds give your body the chemicals it doesnt have.

Im no doc, but I really think my doctor was right. I feel up and down all the time and it sounds like textbook bi polar.

I do appreciate you all giving me info and not making fun of me. I found it very hard to talk to people about this.
 
Dec 25, 2003
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azryda, don't really trip on homeboy "advice" he really got no idea what he talkin bout.

Dezepan is an anticonvulsant, similar to Clonazepam.

Anticonvulsants aren't usually prescribed to specifically stop seizures, though that is one of their main uses. They are chiefly mood stabilizers and used to tried depression and bipolar disorder.

Sometimes people take combinations of anticonvulsants and antidepressants, as it helps even out the mood a bit more, especially when people experience erratic behavior on only one of the drugs.

I have dealt with alot of bipolar people in my life, and my first and foremost advice is to work out the meds balance that works for you. There are many, many options in medication, everything from taking GABA
and herbal complements to antidepressants and anticonvulsants.

Oftentimes people with bipolar disorder would rather not take meds and try and deal with it themselves - and many times this is difficult or near impossible. You can really end up making big mistakes or doing things you regret without help. I'm not saying meds are a magic pill, but you need to either be taking meds or be in therapy - at least be doing something. Bipolar can be difficult and extremely frustrating, and my best of wishes to you homeboy.

My advice is talk with your doctor while taking meds. Ask him about every and any possible combo / medication out there for you to try. If you don't like the way you feel on one, you can always switch it up and try something different.

A very close homie of mine has been battling bipolar his whole life, and he feels like after he got his meds worked out, and a few strategies to deal with himself, his life completely changed directions. It's been my joy to see homeboy doin well for himself and with a completely new outlook on life.

Try and see if you can get in some counseling as well - talking to a professional is very important...I wouldn't recommend just taking meds alone. Don't be afraid to tell your doctor or people around you when you don't feel like shit is working out. Don't be scared to ask for help man...for real.
 
Feb 1, 2006
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My dad is bipolar. That shit drives me crazy I've had times I wanted to kill myself because of the frustration he caused me. He'll cuss me out for some complete BULLSHIT and make me feel like absolute shit, but in a couple hours he'll be hella nice to me and try to get me to not be angry at him anymore. This happens every single day. It also causes him to be a complete hypocrite and do extreme shit. I would never in my fucking life date a bi polar person just from the experiences with my dad.
 
Jun 23, 2003
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WHITE DEVIL said:
azryda, don't really trip on homeboy "advice" he really got no idea what he talkin bout.

Dezepan is an anticonvulsant, similar to Clonazepam.

Anticonvulsants aren't usually prescribed to specifically stop seizures, though that is one of their main uses. They are chiefly mood stabilizers and used to tried depression and bipolar disorder.

Sometimes people take combinations of anticonvulsants and antidepressants, as it helps even out the mood a bit more, especially when people experience erratic behavior on only one of the drugs.

I have dealt with alot of bipolar people in my life, and my first and foremost advice is to work out the meds balance that works for you. There are many, many options in medication, everything from taking GABA
and herbal complements to antidepressants and anticonvulsants.

Oftentimes people with bipolar disorder would rather not take meds and try and deal with it themselves - and many times this is difficult or near impossible. You can really end up making big mistakes or doing things you regret without help. I'm not saying meds are a magic pill, but you need to either be taking meds or be in therapy - at least be doing something. Bipolar can be difficult and extremely frustrating, and my best of wishes to you homeboy.

My advice is talk with your doctor while taking meds. Ask him about every and any possible combo / medication out there for you to try. If you don't like the way you feel on one, you can always switch it up and try something different.

A very close homie of mine has been battling bipolar his whole life, and he feels like after he got his meds worked out, and a few strategies to deal with himself, his life completely changed directions. It's been my joy to see homeboy doin well for himself and with a completely new outlook on life.

Try and see if you can get in some counseling as well - talking to a professional is very important...I wouldn't recommend just taking meds alone. Don't be afraid to tell your doctor or people around you when you don't feel like shit is working out. Don't be scared to ask for help man...for real.

I am going to go to a therapist too. Just realizing I needed help, helped me alot this last week. Thanks for taking the time to drop some knowledge too. I really appreciate it.
 
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650Ubeezy said:
I would never in my fucking life date a bi polar person just from the experiences with my dad.

My lady is bi polar too. She doesnt take anything though. She is real up and down but not in a violent fashion like me and your dad.

You should talk to your dad and let him know how you feel. It may help your relationship. If you love your dad you should want him to be happy too. Bring it up to him. Most people that have issues like that wil open up if you give them the chance. Some people bottle it in though which is really bad.