hi all,
I’m on seroquel and Klonopin and still experience severe mood swings. My therapist said until I commit to taking the right mood stabilizers I will continue to have psychotic breaks.
im trying to find another psychiatrist to help me find the right combination of pills but in mean time what do I do? It feels like a demon in my body causing me severe mental distress that stops me from taking care of myself and my responsibilities.
Desperate for help
I don’t take mood stabilizer but I do have a panic attack disorder and I totally understand that feeling of a demon . I have been told that same thing by other people too. I think it helps to focus on smaller things immediately in your control. For example I’ve been having constant waves of anxiety all day and two severe panic attacks . So when I think about all the things I need to accomplish today while in this state it seems impossible and like I’m not in control of my own thoughts its overwhelming. I just do one thing like the dishes then take a break and then the second I feel up to it I do a load of laundry or cook a meal. The distraction helps and atleast I accomplished 3 things today . It’s definitely not all the things I needed to get done but it was better than doing nothing . Journaling helps . I just joined this to see if talking to other people with shared experience helps. I don’t actually know anyone else in my life that had this problem . I hope you are feeling a little better and aren’t alone being alone and feeling not in control of your mind is not awesome.
hi there! I experience the same panic attacks and waves of anxiety along with mood swings. I also do small things when I get the energy to do them but I have procrastinated so much that there’s still so much to be done. Thank you for your support. Hope you get better
You may consider seeing your GYN to check if your hormones are out of whack. Good luck!
oy vey. I don't know how to reply with anything helpful. I wish I did. I also need a new, and hopefully BETTER psychiaQUACK. How about, Good Luck to both of us! really, good luck with that.
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Thanks for sharing with us. Unfortunately finding the right medication 💊 can be trial and error on behalf of the prescriber. Each of us has a different chemistry and so processes meds differently. I suggest you stick with the same prescriber (knows history) unless there is a good reason to change e.g. you have lost trust or you just don't get on.
In the meantime research self care techniques for your illness. Sleep, diet and exercise are the top 3 priorities with a good support network. There is lots of good info online or you can find books on the subject in your library.
Wishing you all the best as you work to find the right treatment for you 🐈⬛
hi black cat,
I have been with this new psychiatric nurse practitioner for over 4 months and agree that medications are trial and error. I have been thru so many psychiatrists and nurse practitioners and quit pills once I see they’re not working. That’s my fault and prob caused me long term side effects.
I do need to change my psychiatrist since all the meds he’s prescribing have horrible side effects.
What are you dealing with and what meds help you?
Thank you for your support
You might consider doing a psychopharmacological test which uses your dna to determine which type of meds and individual meds are best suited for you genetically. My test was from Genesight and paid for by my insurance. After trying a half-dozen different meds which didn't help I did the test and started on one it recommended and it has worked. My test also showed that none of the meds I had tried before were right for me, it really helped take more guess work out of it.
I will look into this. Thanks I forgot
Does anyone occasionally use coffee as a mood booster?
The mood swings are killing me! 
This sunflower is in a great mood
Mood swings 
