Bipolar - struggles with changing meds and being able to work

[Banksia17]

Hi, this is my first post. I'm feeling terribly lonely about my condition. I have a supportive partner and family who always try their best, but it's so relentless struggling with bipolar symptoms and treatment. My current problem is how to be 'normal' while going through major drug changes. I am so tired I can't get out of bed in the morning. I've got shakes, zaps and tearfulness. It's so hard to go to work. I have just lied and said i have had gastro for two weeks! That makes me ashamed. Does anyone have tips on how to better manage drug changes?  Thank you for any help you can give. Xx

[quirkywords]

Banksia Welcome to the forum and thanks for writing your post and reaching out.

I can feel the pain and frustration through your words.

It is difficult coping with a change of medication and for some people it takes a while to get the right balance.

Is your pysch aware of how you are being affected by the change in medication.?

I have no idea what normal is. You are coping as best you can.

I was diagnosed with bipolar a long time ago and remember taking medication that made me tired and teary.

I am proud of you and really there is no need to feel shame.

There is a thread called this bipolar life and we are a friendly group and you are most welcome to drop by and ask questions and say hello.

I think the usual advice of a healthy diet, low in sugar lots of vegetables etc, frequent water and regular exercise. I know you don't feel like doing anything but maybe one day try to go out the front door and walk to the letter box . Just a small walk or even inside your house work around the house.

Be gentle with yourself.

Quirky

[Banksia17]

Dear Quirky, thank you for your lovely reply. I'm not feeling so good today so won't say too much. But how good it was to read your words. I'm going to check out the bipolar life thread.

Thank you

Banksia

[quirkywords]

banksia,

Sorry you are not feeling well today but thanks for making the effort to reply.

I am here and you are not alone.

Quirky

[KR66]

Hay you, if we think drug change is negative we will be right if we submit to the process its much easier.