For my bipolar disorder, I take a mood stabilizer (probably like many other people with the disorder). Mine is called Lamictal. I have found out something interesting with this medication...and possibly with all medications used for bipolar disorder. You have to take these things every single day Lol. You can't skip a day at all. At least I can't. Understand, I've never intentionally missed a day. However, there have been days I've forgotten to take it. You ever do that? I once told someone about the people with ADHD who can take their medication on the weekdays for school or work and then take a break on the weekends. I can't even do that. I have before; again, not intentionally. I can't go off this medication for even a day, let alone two.
It's not too dramatic when I miss a dose, but I definitely notice. I notice it more as the day goes on too, since I take my medication in the morning. When I don't take it for a day, I can get emotional. Some random, seemingly insignificant thing can make me cry or get me upset. Sometimes, I get annoyed or angry at things that shouldn't make me angry. When I don't take it for two days in a row, I'm more prone to the anger and an irritable mood. I'm edgy and any little thing could set off. It's just not a fun day. Now, have I ever hurt anyone? No. Have I ever yelled at anyone? No; except when driving, but who doesn't do that Lol. Just because a person has bipolar disorder and gets angry, it doesn't mean we get violent or aggressive too. I don't know what happens beyond two days of not taking medication, and I really don't plan to in the near future Lol
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