You can call me K. I have a mood disorder on top of personality disorders. 28. Any pronouns.
Minors can submit to this blog.
This isn’t a means to diagnose yourself with anything. If you feel you may meet criteria for a mood disorder, please speak to a psychologist or general provider. I encourage research and tracking mood patterns for self-assessment.
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Asks that demonize any disorder especially mood and psychotic disorders will be deleted. Please do not use this blog to diagnose others.
People with psychotic symptoms due to mood swings or major depressive disorders are welcome and 100% encouraged to post.
Medical harm reduction under the cut:
- SSRIS and SNRIS in common antidepressants can trigger a manic episode and suicidal ideation in people with underlying mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Speak to a doctor if you feel sudden euphoria, a decreased need to sleep, irritability, impatience, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and too energized to function. You may be having a hypomanic or manic episode.
- Advocate for yourself if you happen to be hospitalized due to manic symptoms. Build a support team of people you trust. Get names if you’re in a clinical setting so you can protect yourself from medical malpractice
- Do research on the medications you are on. Some people do not process common medications well such as Lithium or Haldol, and may do well with a second gen antipsychotic such as zyprexa or abilify for bipolar mood swings and psychotic episodes.
- Limit or quit drug use as it can exacerbate the symptoms.
- Eat something as not taking care of your needs can create an intense manic or depressive episode.
- Try to sleep when you can or lay down with your eyes closed. Your brain will make up for your exhaustion with micro sleeps.
- Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery when manic or hypomanic.
- Lifestyle changes such as exercise, eating healthy and regularly, drinking water, etc. can help with symptoms of mood disorders in more ways than we believe.
- Practice mindful cognitive empathy for yourself and others.
