How do I know who is right? some weird symptoms that I have i noticed is that when I turn on the lights and head upstairs I feel someone is following me. Another symptom I have is that I am suicidal someday and someday i'm doing excellent. Another symptom that I have is that I think god is controlling my thoughts. Please let me know how i'm doing. By the way I take risperdal-consta injection, seroquel, lithobid (lithium), ativan and prevacid. thank you very much 10 points for the best answer.
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That's WAY too many meds at the same time.  You should only be on one or two and lithium isn't for either disorder.  It's for bipolar disorder.  I think it's time to stop seing all three doctors and get another opinion at least until you have a diagnosis that matches one.
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See your DOCTOR!!! \n\nYou may have sevear depression or schizophrenia, but ONLY a doctor can properly diagnos you. \n\nSEE YOUR DOCTOR!!!
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Registered Nurse here; Hun you hit the nail on the head, you have the symptoms of depression.  Depression is a real illness, like cancer, diabetes, cardiac problems etc.  It doesn't have anything to do with wealth or fame.  Doesn't matter how many friends you have.  Regardless of how great your life may appear, depression occurs from within.  Since you wrote you often think of suicide, this is a Red Flag, you need some mental health help.  Something is wrong, your depressed.  Now you can turn this around, but probably not by yourself.  Well probably require a good psychiatrist, therapy, and possibly a medication regimen.  It is not your fault you feel this way, or have these thoughts, it's actually a chemical imbalance in the brain, that for whatever reason became a little unbalanced.  The great news is we have the tools and medication today to regain the balance.  But you have to do your part and this begins with making an appointment either with your personal care physician, or a mental health clinic, or psychiatrist/psychologist.  Thanks for allowing me to address this sensitive question.  Know your not alone, and you will get better.
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You might ask yourself these questions to help you fingure out if you are getting depressed versus experiencing drug side effects or something else:\n\n1. Have you recently started the abilify?  Tired and run down feelings might be your body adjusting to the medication.  If you've been on the medication awhile and this is a new feeling, this could be depression.\n\n2.  Depression is often indicated by changes in eating and sleeping patterns.  If either of these have changed recently, this may be depression.\n\n3.  Are you experiencing increased feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or considering thoughts of death or self-harm?  Again, indications of increased depression.\n\n4.  Are you less functional in your normal activities (at home, school, work)?   Again, possible indications of depression.\n\nAlthough the above factors are some starting points to consider, bottom line is that if you are taking abilify you should talk to the doctor who has prescribed the medication for an evaluation.  There can be a small chance that the medication itself is causing your symptoms.  If the medication is causing your syptoms, or if you are getting increasingly depressed, now is the time to do something about it.  Waiting might only make things worse.\n\nGood luck and take care!
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I'm bipolar. The predominant symptom with me is the depression. It is dark, empty and so incredibly lonely. I tried to commit suicide 4 years ago and that wasn't even my low point. There are other symptoms too like anxiety, paranoia, social anxiety, ocd....I've been married twice (one time for only 3 months) I've claimed personal bankruptcy twice and have moved 10 times over the past 8 years. I maintained a great career for 12 years as an illustrator but lost my job 14 months ago when I went manic and got into drugs like pot, cocaine and ecstasy. Last year I was in a mental hospital 3 times for 1-2 weeks each time. It seems like I've been on every mood stabilizer under the sun like risperdal, lithium, epival, olanzapine and anti-depressants like paxil, effexor and wellbutrin.\nI've been on an anti-seizure med called lamotrigine/lamactil and wellbutrin since January and I'm doing great (knock on wood). Currently I'm back in school ironically to become a pharmacy technician.\nAs rotten as all that stuff sounds I think there is hope for people with bipolar. The most important thing is to not make the same mistake when I stopped taking my meds. The meds are for a reason and when we feel better it's because of the meds and a good reason to keep taking them.\nI've got a daughter and not a day goes by without me praying that she never has to go through the same pain that I've gone through.
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How have you been feeling?  any seizures, headaches or any signs of anything that would lead you to feel or think that you could have one?  \n\nTell him how you're feeling... ask questions and only do... what you feel comfortable doing always!  \n\nYour doctor knows as much as you do what is going to happen after you take or change drugs and doses... Thats how they find out!  By having you take it.  If you feel no reason to increase, make sure you discuss it with him first.  This drug does build up in your system with time... as Im sure you must be aware...  the side effects and or results of an overdose are as follows: \n\n***Overdose can lead to decreased heart function or Cardiac Arrest.  Symptoms include staggered walking, rapid eye movements, unusual body movements, and drowsiness.  Blood tests can determine the level of the overdose.  Overdose can occur at regularly prescribed doses if the dose is only a little too high, because it will build up in the blood over time.\n\nIt is your body!  Make him prove it to you so that you are more confident about his choices!  Be a pain in the ass if you have to!
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you haven't described anything that sounds like a manic episode to me - bipolar is NOT what most people conceive of as 'mood swings'. You haven't described anything that sounds like mania. It's more than just feeling cheerful - if someone is manic, they will talk a mile a minute and might go and do all sorts of crazy things, assuming that they can do it automatically, like go and gamble away their lifes savings because they're certain they've found a 'code' that will win them millions of dollars, or they'll commit crimes because they don't realise that what they're doing is wrong at the time. And then they come down and often feel really terrible about what's happened. You haven't described anything like that.\n\nIf there has been a tragedy, it is quite normal that you could be having problems .\nReally though, you should seek out professional help. Why delay and be in pain for longer than you need to? As both a mental health professional and a sufferer of depression, I can't recommend going and seeing a psychologist enough!\n\nIf your mum isn't a professional, then she doesn't know what is wrong with you most likely. Only a professional can make any sort of diagnoses, but far more important than a diagnosis is helping you to cope better with life. It doesn't matter what you have a potential diagnosis of really.
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Even a low dose can if it is not the right medicine for you. Everyone is different and every antidepressant acts differently for each person. Check with your doctor about this or any other side effects that you may be having. And yes if the dose is too high it can cause the symptoms you are trying to treat. I was taking 100mg of Seroquel at night to help me sleep and level my mood. It worked but when we increased the dose to 200mg I still had a level mood, but my sleep was worse than before I took any medication. We went back down to 100mg and I am sleeping and keeping a good mood.\n\nTry the links below for each of your medications. Look at side effects and overdose for your specific concerns. I do hope this helps you out.\n\nSincerely,\nTerry
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I hear voices as well and I would advise you to see a doctor. Even if you feel like everything is ok, your perception may not be right. \n\nBesides, I don't know about you, but I have a hard time concentrating on anything when there is all kinds of babbling and nonsense going on in my head.
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The only way to find out is to go to your psychiatrist (and ask your mom to be with you). He/she can figure out what's wrong and if you have it, can put you on medication - which may be a long process before you find the right one, or may not. I find it strange that he/she never noticed other symptoms, unless you haven't been talking much.
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PLEASE talk to your doctor ASAP or contact the hospital, for advice, while it maybe normal to feel a little weird when starting a new medication, it is not normal to feel faint, tingly, heavy chested and wanting to  or falling into a deep sleep.\n\n\nAtenolol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:\n\ndizziness\nlightheadedness\ntiredness\ndrowsiness\ndepression\nupset stomach\ndiarrhea\n\nSome side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:\n\nshortness of breath\nswelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs\nunusual weight gain\nfainting\n\n\nI don't wish to alarm you but I has a similar experience with another  drug, and at the time I had no idea that I had a major allergic reaction, all similar to the symptoms you have described. I eventually passed out, (no one could wake me, and I was barely breathing) in the middle of my 40th birthday party (not one drop of alcohol, passed my lips). But I seriously did not think it was all that serious until, I spoke to my doctor the next day. \n\nSo do speak to some one sooner rather than later.
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This can actually be related to a heart irrythmia/blood pressure issue....when the blood pressure changes dramtically it can effect your hearing.  You might hear something that sounds like a breeze or vibration and it is because of the arties near your ear drum.\nProzac is fairly benign for most people.  Although supposedly it can cause mania in undiagnosed bipolar patients which would be auditory hallucinations.  Do bring up any concerns with your doctor and if you feel that they are not hearing you out get a new one.  There are alot of crappy psychiatrists out there.  Get one that displays empathy.
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I have personally been on Luvox for probably 20 years.  I took 100mg daily until approximately 3 years ago.  At that time I was increased to 200mg daily which is still my current dosage.  I agree I was beginning to be suicidal and dwelled on everything - a constant state of worry.  I also started carrying out daily rituals.  I really don't know if Luvox helps or hinders me at this time.  Recently my doctor added a medication called Abilify.  This is  an anti-psychotic drug.  I feel wonderful.  My whole life seems suddenly much more stable than I can remember in the past.  I suggest you talk to your medical team about this medication.  It's a wonderful feeling.  \n\n\n\n\nt  \nt
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I think you feel strange because you're not feeling well.  You might want to see a doctor.
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These are some of the many, many different symptoms of OCD and I have no doubt in my mind that you have it. The urge to do something until everything feels right is a textbook description. Ask a trusted doctor to recommend a good psychiatrist, who can help you with a regimen involving medicine (Zoloft is particularly effective) and counseling. Good luck!
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It is possible for people to experience messages from God as a voice.  I once met a man who suffered from paranoid schizophrenia, and he had struggled for a long time to recognize the voice of the Holy Ghost in comparison to all the other voices in his head.  He said that the voice of the Spirit was always accompanied by feelings of peace.\n\nIn addition, remember that the Holy Spirit will never tell you to do anything that's inconsistent with the teachings of Jesus Christ.\n\nYou can also pray to God and ask Him to help you recognize whether the things that you understand are messages from Him.  He cares about you and your mental health.\n\nThese are some keys you can use.
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it seems you have bipolar symdrom. go to the doctor