Posted by Karen_kay on December 14, 2003, at 9:38:28
In reply to Re: Quit the Topamax? » Karen_kay, posted by katia on December 14, 2003, at 1:09:13
Hiya!
I can't remember exactly when I had my first manic episode, but I would say it was about 18 or 19 years old. It had the regular symptoms: decreased need for sleep, euphoria, talking like a mad woman (those are clinical terms :) , I vadalized a public restroom once with a hammer and a baseball bat once. And I used to shoplift all the time when I was manic.There is a great book you can buy called "The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide" It is really good and straight forward.
I don't rapid cycle. I was depressed once for about 2 years straight. Now that sucked. Rapid cycling doesn't seem like it would be much fun at all.
Have you been dx? Are you scared to go to a doctor?
I've not been tested to see how my hormones relate, but I've not had problems with hormones until I started the pill.
Muncie is in Indiana. And I'm 24.
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