I posted a post yesterday without any response. It really is bothersome to see that 18 people viewed my message and not one responded. It makes me feel even more isolated. Or that know one can relate. I went to my dr. today to finally get on some medication for anxiety and depression. He would not perscribe the common anti-depressants such as zoloft or busbar because he seems to think I'm bi-polor. I do not have the syptoms of someone of that disorder. Am I in denial? To me it seems as though I have anxiety that has drainded my chemicals and caused an inbalance which has now led to depression. Racing thoughts, highs and lows, panic attacks, mood changes, etc. Isn't this what an anxiety disorder is? Is there anyone out there that is bi-polar that can help me fine tune my problems. My file at Kaiser says, "bi-polar". When I asked him about it he said that that was another dr's opnion. He doesn't think so. He prescribes me Neurontin for anxiety. I get home, look it up on the computer and poo my pants. It has not been FDA approved for mental disorders. The lawsuites are in the dozens. A lot of suiside and mental disturbances. There were pages and pages of people saying that prescribing this med is reckless. The withdrawl is equal to herion. Boy I am freaked out! My mind is going in every direction! I have prayed alot for some guidance to make the right decision. I keep reaching a dead end. I know that I need a medication and that this program will only work with this assistance. I have tryed it alone and am still spinning my wheels or acually going down hill. I know that not all hope is lost. Hope is all that I have left. Can ANYONE tell me if they can relate? Has anyone been labeled bi-polar with this condition? Is there anyone out there that is bi-polar that can answer some questions? I don't really care what I'm labeled. I just want to get help. I can't start a medication thinking that "IF" i'm BP it will make me crazy. I have a fear of meds already. It is going to take a lot for me to start and commit to a medication. I need to know what it is that I'm medicating. I am just all over the place. ANY input would be helpfull. Christine

Christine,
I think you need to push for a second opinion. Maybe even with a therapist. It was smart of you to look up this medication and do your own research. It is obvious that you care about your life, your health & your mental state. Be proud of yourself and keep up the good work. You aren't alone. Good luck.

Hi christine,Boy do I know how you feel.I had a set back in May because of some health problems.I was so scared I thought I was over this thing,probably too high expectations ,but I went to a doctors,and he eluded to the possibility of bi-bolar.Well ive been to a therapist for years who specalizes in aniexty who continually assured me that is what i have,nothing more,nothing less.I still try to hang on to that because I always try to complicated things. I dont have bi-polar and like you said so what if I did ,we are going to get better.You do have everything you need to get there, it is just keeping it simple.Ill pray for you that the path will become clear.God bless,sue

Christine, I know what you mean about others not replying. I just posted one yesterday with 36 views and no response. Trust me, we all are in this together and are thinkning of each other always (even if no responses are posted). I do understand however that getting responses makes it a little better and comforting. I am with you and we are in this together. Let's float and not fight, we are stronger if we just accept and "let God." My thoughts are with you, keep the faith (I know I need to!!!)

I, too, understand about not getting responses. However, I also know that I have viewed posts and simply not known what to say either because I haven't experienced it or don't know how to express what I want to say. As worrywoman said, just because there isn't an immediate response or maybe no response, it doesn't mean we aren't thinking and praying about you.

just relax chad,
the Dr. that you seen is not he only Dr. out there and there is no law thats states you have to go with his opinion. So my suggestion is go to another Dr. or maybe 2 other Dr.'s find out with more tests just what seems to be the proublem. when I had first begun having panic attacks it was simply because i had a chemical imbalance, but it took a few test to determine that, but once i was put on the right med.s it was quickly taken care of.
So go get another opinion, its ok to do that.

God bless you Chad