Hey Bipolar Friends, got a question.

I have been going through a rough patch lately, and need to get my medicine adjusted. But, one thing I have noticed that has gotten almost to the extreme lately is that I dont want to talk to people on the phone. It's annoying to me to have to sit and talk about mindless crap when people keep you on the phone for a long time. It also feels like to me that most people only call me if they need me to do something, which is also annoying but my thinking is skewed so that might not be 100% happening but it feels that way.
Anyone else ever go through this? I can type on the computer or text all day long, but I HATE the phone. And it is starting to effect my relationships, but I still dont want to do it anyway.

Just made the appointment, and they couldnt get me in for a month. I hate going to the doctors because I am self pay, which gets you jack from them. The least amount of help they can give from the state funded facilities and back out the door. What a crock.

Yeah, I hate the phone too. Right now I am in an extremely low place. I get up, put my kids on the busses, go back to bed, get up, and try to get the afternoon over with so I can go back to bed. I just saw my doctor a week ago, didn't make a difference.

Kimberling wrote:

Yeah, I hate the phone too. Right now I am in an extremely low place. I get up, put my kids on the busses, go back to bed, get up, and try to get the afternoon over with so I can go back to bed. I just saw my doctor a week ago, didn't make a difference.

I have a little one at home, otherwise I would probably sleep more. lol. I am bored with everything, and easily annoyed. I need to see the doctor faster, or just get a new one. I know this can get bad quickly, and I really dont want to go there. I have always been more depressed than anything and still dont now why they classify me as bipolar. Because of irritability?

I also hate the phone. Really hate it. For one thing it keeps me tied up at someone's discretion, while an email can be written in short but sweet fasion. Or I can walk away and come back. Then you can take more time to word things the way you want while you have to think on your feet on the phone. Some people are good at that, I am not.

As far as bipolar and irritability go, you may experience mania as a mixed state, which manifests as irritability, anger, loss of sleep, symptoms of both depression and mania. I experience mania the same way. If you are bipolar, which you seem to be questioning most of this cycle will come back to baseline where you will feel more like yourself. Mixed state is really the most uncomfortable of the cycles. Try to hang in there and stay in touch with your psychiatrist , and your therapist. If you don't have one, you might consider getting one. This is a time to search out support.

oreos7580 wrote:

I have been going through a rough patch lately, and need to get my medicine adjusted. But, one thing I have noticed that has gotten almost to the extreme lately is that I dont want to talk to people on the phone. It's annoying to me to have to sit and talk about mindless crap when people keep you on the phone for a long time. It also feels like to me that most people only call me if they need me to do something, which is also annoying but my thinking is skewed so that might not be 100% happening but it feels that way.
Anyone else ever go through this? I can type on the computer or text all day long, but I HATE the phone. And it is starting to effect my relationships, but I still dont want to do it anyway.

Yes. I have gone through this or some other kind of thing when I need my meds adjusted. I also have been working with my doctor, with no success, I might add, for the last 4 months to get mine adjusted. Hope you get yours right soon.

Deeply wrote:

I also hate the phone. Really hate it. For one thing it keeps me tied up at someone's discretion, while an email can be written in short but sweet fasion. Or I can walk away and come back. Then you can take more time to word things the way you want while you have to think on your feet on the phone. Some people are good at that, I am not.

I feel EXACTLY the same way about the phone as what you said.

Deeply wrote:

As far as bipolar and irritability go, you may experience mania as a mixed state, which manifests as irritability, anger, loss of sleep, symptoms of both depression and mania. I experience mania the same way. If you are bipolar, which you seem to be questioning most of this cycle will come back to baseline where you will feel more like yourself. Mixed state is really the most uncomfortable of the cycles. Try to hang in there and stay in touch with your psychiatrist , and your therapist. If you don't have one, you might consider getting one. This is a time to search out support.

Yes, I totally have the irritability and anger going on, and it seems I am always tired and literally look like a zombie with circles under my eyes. But the last two mood stabilizers I have been on have made the irritability worse, in my opinion. The last doctor thought I have PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder), but my new doctor doesnt feel the same way. I am so confused as to what I even really have going on, and I am sick of not being able to even think normally.:P

badly hurt wrote:

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Yes. I have gone through this or some other kind of thing when I need my meds adjusted. I also have been working with my doctor, with no success, I might add, for the last 4 months to get mine adjusted. Hope you get yours right soon.

I have been diagnosed with bipolar for 10 years now, and have only had short periods throughout that time where I felt 100%. I really wonder if they really have me "figured out", or if I really just need to adjust and change meds every so often. Who knows!

I wish you well getting your meds figured out too.:D

oreos7580 wrote:

<quoted text>I have been diagnosed with bipolar for 10 years now, and have only had short periods throughout that time where I felt 100%. I really wonder if they really have me "figured out", or if I really just need to adjust and change meds every so often. Who knows!

I wish you well getting your meds figured out too.:D

Well, I was an early onset case. Started when I was thirteen (33 now) I have rapid cycling BPD. a lot I have learned to live with and a lot can be dealt with if you have faith. Prayer gets me through a lot. But the sick need a physician and I have a good one and I am getting through this bad phase with the help of God and Dr. Clements!!

Kimberling wrote:

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Well, I was an early onset case. Started when I was thirteen (33 now) I have rapid cycling BPD. a lot I have learned to live with and a lot can be dealt with if you have faith. Prayer gets me through a lot. But the sick need a physician and I have a good one and I am getting through this bad phase with the help of God and Dr. Clements!!

My dad also has rapid cycles, so I know what that is like somewhat. I also rely on my faith to get me through the rough times, and I literally pray to God to give me a more positive outlook on life. I probably wouldnt still be here if I didnt believe in God, and the power of Jesus saving me.

As for a good doctor, that is a different story. I cant afford a decent doctor, the only healthcare I can afford is what the state provides and is based off my income. Dont know what to do, I think that doesnt help my feeling helpless, the fact that I have no hope of getting health insurance or a decent doctor.:/

oreos7580 wrote:

<quoted text>My dad also has rapid cycles, so I know what that is like somewhat. I also rely on my faith to get me through the rough times, and I literally pray to God to give me a more positive outlook on life. I probably wouldnt still be here if I didnt believe in God, and the power of Jesus saving me.

As for a good doctor, that is a different story. I cant afford a decent doctor, the only healthcare I can afford is what the state provides and is based off my income. Dont know what to do, I think that doesnt help my feeling helpless, the fact that I have no hope of getting health insurance or a decent doctor.:/

I have been there, too. My husband just kind of stumbled upon a very good job with VERY good insurance.

oreos7580 wrote:

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I have been diagnosed with bipolar for 10 years now, and have only had short periods throughout that time where I felt 100%. I really wonder if they really have me "figured out", or if I really just need to adjust and change meds every so often. Who knows!
I wish you well getting your meds figured out too.:D

I have been diagnosised with bipolar for 7 yrs. and out of those 7 I felt I guess it would be what is called normal for a month. To me it seamed almost dull, I guess because I am used to such an extreme of emotions and I didn't know what was going on. I remember thinking, is this really how it feels to be normal, to be able to cope? Gosh, no wonder other people can do it! The rest of time I have been my bi-polar self, I am either manic or low. I am on meds and never miss a dose, but lithium made me normal for two weeks but my body couldn't stand it.

I am an acute bipolar 1 and can tell you the the phone is literally (foolish, I know) my number 1 stressor!

christianinks1 wrote:

I am an acute bipolar 1 and can tell you the the phone is literally (foolish, I know) my number 1 stressor!

I hear that! I hate how I feel after a phone conversation, I spend sometimes hours mulling over what or how I said something might have been misinterpreted.

oreos7580 wrote:

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I hear that! I hate how I feel after a phone conversation, I spend sometimes hours mulling over what or how I said something might have been misinterpreted.

I am glad to know that I am not the only one!!!