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What Causes Constant Confusion And Tiredness In Bipolar Disorder?

hi.Im a bipolar sufferer for approx 7yrs now,and recall symtpons since i was 7 yrs old....im 30 now.Im on 100mg zoloft and 500mg lithium daily.I dont feel any dramatic side effects to the meds but i just dont feel right.constant confusion,tiredness,head pressure,suicidal thoughts,thoughts of hopelessness and that everything is a problem.Am currently trying vitamin c,( powder form) and folic acid.I sometimes feel like im at the end of my tether.....please help.
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Hii

I admire you for positive outlook.

I guess you have bipolar depression.

The symptoms that you have described is symptoms of illness itself.

Need to increase the dose of medicine.

I prefer lithium up to 900 mg in my patients for better control.

Please consult your doctor and tell him about all symptoms so he will make necessary change in medicines.

Besides this you have to follow like

Exercise
Meditation
Deep breathing and hyperventilation

proper sleep

Stress free activity
Do pleasurable activity
music and hobbies

Discuss with friends
See all thing with different angle
Positive outlook
confidence
all this will help you to counter daily stress.

Thank you.
Get well soon.



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What Causes Constant Confusion And Tiredness In Bipolar Disorder?

Hii I admire you for positive outlook. I guess you have bipolar depression. The symptoms that you have described is symptoms of illness itself. Need to increase the dose of medicine. I prefer lithium up to 900 mg in my patients for better control. Please consult your doctor and tell him about all symptoms so he will make necessary change in medicines. Besides this you have to follow like Exercise Meditation Deep breathing and hyperventilation proper sleep Stress free activity Do pleasurable activity music and hobbies Discuss with friends See all thing with different angle Positive outlook confidence all this will help you to counter daily stress. Thank you. Get well soon.