Bipolar check-in #46

fern46 · Jun 02, 2020 at 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bluebicycle

You can use Google Calendar for free and set up alerts. You can set the sound, volume, custom message, how many times to repeat (e.g., repeat everyday at 10pm), and much, much more. Works on both android and iOS.

The phone call thing, I don't know what you can do to imitate that, but Google Calendar is really customizable and takes maybe 10 mins to set up if you're not accustomed to using it, or less than 1 minute if you’re acquainted.

You can also set up recurring text messages, which is effectively the same as Google Calendar. See here: How to Schedule a Text Message on the Android | Small Business - Chron.com

Just thought I'd mention those options, as I use them regularly for work.

I like free options. Thumbs up for this.

swimmingly · Jun 02, 2020 at 07:51 PM

Hi all,

newbie here. Another good solution is an app on ios called Medisafe. Its really nice because you can schedule meds throughout the day with reminders. Its very customizable. You can even have it remind someone else when you miss a dose, though I admit that I had to have my wife set this up on account of barely being technical. I hope that if you try it you find it works for you.

For my check-in, I'm exhausted today. Adjusted my dose of trazodone done to 150 mg today, so I'm hoping I'll be able to wake up better in the mornings and not be as groggy.

falcon09 · Jun 02, 2020 at 08:09 PM

I don't use a pill box but I do use a free app called medisafe. It sends me a reminder to take my morning meds at 8am and my evening meds at 8pm. After you take it you mark it as taken in the app, so if you forget if you took it you can look at the app and see. The app also has goodrx built in, so you can see if you could get your medicine for cheaper, and it also notifies you about drug interactions.

All in all, I recommend! here's the website

bpcyclist · Jun 02, 2020 at 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by swimmingly

Hi all,

newbie here. Another good solution is an app on ios called Medisafe. Its really nice because you can schedule meds throughout the day with reminders. Its very customizable. You can even have it remind someone else when you miss a dose, though I admit that I had to have my wife set this up on account of barely being technical. I hope that if you try it you find it works for you.

For my check-in, I'm exhausted today. Adjusted my dose of trazodone done to 150 mg today, so I'm hoping I'll be able to wake up better in the mornings and not be as groggy.

Thanks for this tip, swimmingly. Welcome. Hope you get some rest!!

Scooter9 · Jun 02, 2020 at 09:04 PM

I feel like I'm missing out. I went for a walk today and it didn't do anything for me.

I feel joy and happiness only when something is happening. As soon as it's over, I go back to my low mood.

I eat, I feel good for a few moments, and then go back to feeling low.

This is not new, it has been going on for almost 3 years now. I'm just getting tired of it and am afraid I'm missing out on life.

Just going through the motions... "fake it until you make it" but never actually making it. So what's the point of faking then?

falcon09 · Jun 02, 2020 at 09:27 PM

I see my therapist tomorrow at 2pm, really not doing well with psychosis stuff so I'm worried he'll want to send me inpatient or admit me to PHP.

bpcyclist · Jun 02, 2020 at 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooter9

I feel like I'm missing out. I went for a walk today and it didn't do anything for me.

I feel joy and happiness only when something is happening. As soon as it's over, I go back to my low mood.

I eat, I feel good for a few moments, and then go back to feeling low.

This is not new, it has been going on for almost 3 years now. I'm just getting tired of it and am afraid I'm missing out on life.

Just going through the motions... "fake it until you make it" but never actually making it. So what's the point of faking then?

Hey, Scooter--are you able to do any kind of vigorous aerobic exercise by chance? Running, which I hated to do, partly saved my life when I was so depressed in 2008. Cannot run now, so use the bike. Great for me. Exercise is as effective as meds for most depression. Just a thought.

bpcyclist · Jun 02, 2020 at 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by falcon09

I see my therapist tomorrow at 2pm, really not doing well with psychosis stuff so I'm worried he'll want to send me inpatient or admit me to PHP.

Sending you strength, falcon. I just went through months of bad psychosis. Trilafon has really helped a lot. A ton.

falcon09 · Jun 02, 2020 at 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bpcyclist

Sending you strength, falcon. I just went through months of bad psychosis. Trilafon has really helped a lot. A ton.

If I go into PHP they're gonna start me on Clozaril, which I kinda want to do.

Thanks for the strength, and I'm glad the Trilafon has helped you

bpcyclist · Jun 02, 2020 at 10:41 PM

Yeah, I thought for sure it was Clozaril fo rme, but the pdoc said, no way, there are plenty of other good options first.

Wild Coyote · Jun 03, 2020 at 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swimmingly

Hi all,

newbie here. Another good solution is an app on ios called Medisafe. Its really nice because you can schedule meds throughout the day with reminders. Its very customizable. You can even have it remind someone else when you miss a dose, though I admit that I had to have my wife set this up on account of barely being technical. I hope that if you try it you find it works for you.

For my check-in, I'm exhausted today. Adjusted my dose of trazodone done to 150 mg today, so I'm hoping I'll be able to wake up better in the mornings and not be as groggy.

Hi swimmingly,

Welcome to PC's Bipolar Forum.

I hope you'll find the information and the support you may be seeking.
Hoping to see you around.

Jun 03, 2020 at 06:45 AM

Well, I am really agitated today. I woke up in a good mood and was all happy and smiley, but now I am angry for no good reason. I feel like punching something.

I want to distract myself with TV, a book, etc., but I can't be bothered to do anything. I am just too angry to do anything and my concentration sucks right now. And of course, these problems only agitate me further.

I may need to go out for a bike ride later on because I think it may relax me. Or maybe I can take a klonopin because I got a new script.

Sunflower123 · Jun 03, 2020 at 08:14 AM

I’m very restless today and nothing I’m doing is settling me down. I can’t focus. Probably time for clonazepam.

Jun 03, 2020 at 09:44 AM

Welcome to PC, swimmingly! I'm glad you joined us!

Jun 03, 2020 at 09:51 AM

I'm fine today. I was a little annoyed this morning that out of the blue my husband said that his friend and his friend's wife were going to visit us today. I know that many people don't mind unexpected drop-ins, but they are too stressful for me. I like more notice than a few hours. Plus, very often when his friend wants to get together, he won't commit to a time (even to come) until the last minute. That's even more stressful for me. So hubby and I were rushing to clean up the house. I was also thinking that I had little to offer as snacks/ hors d'oeuvres. I was thinking I'd have to go to the dreaded grocery store. I had some cookies yesterday, but ate a lot of them. Then about 20 minutes ago, they cancelled their visit. Well, sort of rude, sort of a relief, and at least my house is clean. I sweated up a storm. I will need to take a shower!

Nothing else I want to mention.

bpcyclist · Jun 03, 2020 at 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by wildflowerchild25

Tbh focusing on my breathing really freaks me out. It makes my heart race because all I can think about is how I could stop breathing at any time or my heart could just stop beating. It’s never worked for me. However, possibly listening to some sort of white noise through headphones might be good. I used to listen to a podcast every night when I was single but now that I’m living with RS I don’t want to disturb him. I am going to try to find a pair of comfy headphones I can wear in bed so I can maybe put on sone ambient music. Good idea!

Lemme know if I can help steer you in the direction of a good headphone.

bpcyclist · Jun 03, 2020 at 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bluebicycle

Well, I am really agitated today. I woke up in a good mood and was all happy and smiley, but now I am angry for no good reason. I feel like punching something.

I want to distract myself with TV, a book, etc., but I can't be bothered to do anything. I am just too angry to do anything and my concentration sucks right now. And of course, these problems only agitate me further.

I may need to go out for a bike ride later on because I think it may relax me. Or maybe I can take a klonopin because I got a new script.

Get out there and distract yourself.

I do find that this kind of irritability and agitation is almost always associated with some emerging mania. Along wiht all this impulsiveness you have been sharing, I think you seem to be heading that way, at least from where I sit.

bpcyclist · Jun 03, 2020 at 10:33 AM

Been binge-watching Yellowstone with Kevin Costner. About a dysfunctional ranch family in Montana. My granddad was a rancher in Texas. Much of Oregon looks exactly like the scenery in the show, filmed at Yellowstone. Oregon, Idaho, Montana, parts of CA, all look extremely similar once you get inland near the mountains. Impossible really to tell where you are. Could be anywhere out here.

Anyhow, it has taken me back to West Texas and my childhood. Sure do miss my grandparents a lot. Wish we had never left Texas. Yes, there was way more financial opportunity, but to me, at this stage of my life, the chance to have a family I would take over big money any day of the week. Money really is the root of much evil. You need a place to stay that is safe and food and healthcare and stuff. Education. But other than that, all it does is get people into trouble, making terrible decisions and chasing things that mean nothing.

Mountaindewed · Jun 03, 2020 at 10:51 AM

I got my bloodwork results back and it was decent. My creatinine is higher then it was before but he’s not worried. He said just to avoid certain pain medicines. But they couldn’t get the full bloodwork for some reason despite the fact there were two nurses getting my blood last Wednesday. So I have to go back on Friday. I was really hoping not to have to go back for a few months. I find it stressful going anywhere right now let alone a doctors office that’s located inside a hospital.

otroo · Jun 03, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Doing pretty good to be honest I have been pretty stable lately with a few minor bouts of depression and mania. Went for a 160 mile motorcycle ride yesterday with the wife

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falcon09 Grand Magnate Member Since Feb 2015 Location: United States Posts: 3,017 9 1,863 hugs given	Jun 02, 2020 at 09:27 PM #806 I see my therapist tomorrow at 2pm, really not doing well with psychosis stuff so I'm worried he'll want to send me inpatient or admit me to PHP. __________________

bpcyclist Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: Portland Posts: 12,681 (SuperPoster!) 4 40.2k hugs given	Jun 02, 2020 at 10:41 PM #810 Yeah, I thought for sure it was Clozaril fo rme, but the pdoc said, no way, there are plenty of other good options first. __________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield

Sunflower123 Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jan 2015 Location: USA Posts: 26,543 (SuperPoster!) 9 95k hugs given	Jun 03, 2020 at 08:14 AM #813 I’m very restless today and nothing I’m doing is settling me down. I can’t focus. Probably time for clonazepam.

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otroo Veteran Member Member Since Jul 2013 Location: Boise Posts: 701 10	Jun 03, 2020 at 11:55 AM #820 Doing pretty good to be honest I have been pretty stable lately with a few minor bouts of depression and mania. Went for a 160 mile motorcycle ride yesterday with the wife