I’m having a bipolar episode

[Mary1966]

I bought a bunch of ingredients to make meals but I don’t feel like making them right now. I’ve gained 10 pounds eating comfort food. Still, I’ve lost 100 pounds since January 2019. Right now I’m dealing with some physical pain, upper back. I told my primary care physician about it in January and she told me to take Tylenol. It got so bad last night I called the after hours nurse at my PCP’s clinic and asked if I should go to the ER. She recommended continuing with the Tylenol and suggested a heating pad, which I happen to have. I get to have a Zoom meeting with some friends from NAMI at noon PDT.

[GeddyWrox]

I know first hand back pain can be awful. It can also affect mental state. If it is as bad as it sounds, insist on finding out the cause so you can get proper treatment. If Tylenol/Ibuprofen and heat doesn't help in a day or two, something is probably structurally wrong and will need an MRI or something to verify. The sooner you get that image, the sooner you are on the road to feeling better.

I hope everything gets better for you soon!!!

[Mary1966]

I'm feeling a little better now. I was able to do my cooking for my diet. I'm going to videoconference with my psychiatrist on Thursday and hopefully we can discuss what's been going on and come up with a plan for moving forward.

[GeddyWrox]

Good. Small steps forward!

[Mary1966]

I had a video conference with my psychiatrist and we discussed that a similar thing happened to me last year at this time. He made a medication change and I am hopeful that this will help because it did last year.

[Jocephus]

Hope you are doing well Mary, thanks for sharing.

[Tambourine Man]

I had a video conference with my psychiatrist and we discussed that a similar thing happened to me last year at this time. He made a medication change and I am hopeful that this will help because it did last year.

These things can be very cyclical. Late Spring/Early Summer sees a marked increase in manic symptoms among bipolar people. I call it "Mothers Day Madness" to poke fun at myself because if I'm gonna fly off the handle, that's when it kicks off.

[sighyoung]

I had a video conference with my psychiatrist and we discussed that a similar thing happened to me last year at this time. He made a medication change and I am hopeful that this will help because it did last year.

I hope that does the trick, Mary, and that you're feeling better very soon.

[Mary1966]

I have been improving over the past few days and I think that this episode is over. Thanks to everyone here who has been keeping me in their thoughts.

[heyzeus]

Great news, Mary. Take care, we're here for you.