RAPID CYCLING: So Sad!

» luv2run41 - So Sad!

I didn't know I had bi-polar disorder until recently. I always wondered what was wrong with me, but it wasn't until I went into a rapid cycling phase that I knew something was terribly wrong.
I am on meds but still have had a LOT of cycling. My thyroid has been a problem for years and I recently had my dosage cut in half and have gone half crazy. The doctor said the levels in my blood were too much and that I would get sick from too much thyroid med.
Whereas my blood may have enough, my brain doesn't. Since the dosage change, I have rapid cycled, gained weight and have had all of the awful symptoms of low thyroid levels.

Before the change, I was okay!!!! Happy, living a fairly normal life!!!
Why dont' the doctors listen to us. It is OUR bodies!!!!!!!!!!!! We know OUR OWN bodies and minds.

This rapid cycling may cost me my kids and a great relationship!!

I am going CRAZY before my own eyes and the eyes of those that love me!!!!!!!!!

I NEED HELP!!!!!!!

Cheryl

-- posted by luv2run41