Reply #27: I was diagnosed in 2003 [View All]

[bookworm65t]

I can tell when I'm starting to swing upward is when the racing thoughts come back and my speech is slurred and very rapid. Also, I have learned that if the peopole around me start acting a little scared or disturbed around me , then that is not a good sign. Other than that, I may not be able to tell the difference. Unfortunately I cannot count on my family to help me here, but outsiders instead. My family will not help me with managing my illness at all.

As the others here testified here, the side effects of medications for bipolars are an uber- pain in the ass, but what keeps me on my meds is that I cannot sleep on my own anymore. Seroquel is my best friend (600mg). I once went over 5 months without sleep a few years ago, and I will not repeat the experience.

:)