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I wish you well!
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Also, I am not typically obsessive about things but when I am manic, I tend to become obsessed with things (ie: the example of starting to read the Bible 6 times a day). Is that just part of the delusion? Is it common in Bipolar? I am very afraid that the lifestyle I had before this episode will be a trigger again. Is that likely the case? Thanks again.View Thread

Man in Black: Johnny Cash: http://youtu.be/iXRmJyIyJbM
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Weather: lower 60's I think
Sleep: poor
Mood: looking up
Plans: Spring break this week so I only have my own kiddos. We're meeting my hubs for lunch this afternoon, maybe going to a park, then coming home to laundry.View Thread

I am wondering how common it is in Bipolar Disorder for obsessions to drive or be resulted from severe manic episodes. For instance: spiritual obsessions that turn into religious delusions, obsessions with being famous or meeting someone famous, etc. Also, is it common for the same delusions to reappear in future episodes (ie: someone who reads the Bible once a day becomes manic and starts reading the Bible six times a day. If they go back to regularly reading the Bible will this behavior likely repeat with future episodes? Or, if someone becomes preoccupied with demons while extremely manic, will those delusions likely reoccur?)?
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In April, it will be a year ago that I lost touch with reality and became very delusional. I have great fears associated with the anniversary of this. It is also Spring, which tends to effect my mood, and I am pregnant so my hormones are out of wack. Will I become this manic again? My pdoc says no. He says now I am back on meds, now I have a pdoc and tdoc looking out for me and supports also watching for warning signs; that is reassuring to me but I still am worried. Anyway, I've only been back on meds since Oct and I haven't been stable much at all in the last year, even since being on meds. Here is my issue: apparently, you cannot breastfeed on Lamictal. That might not sound like a big deal, but to me, it is. I breastfed both of my babies for their first year. It is best for them and I know how tight things will be if we have to buy (very expensive) formula. So, I am considdering coming off of this med, or maybe all of my meds, under the supervision of my pdoc. He is willing to consider it, although he strongly advises otherwise. My mom also says she would much rather me stable and formula feeding than depressed or hospitalized and breast feeding. My husband says he will support me either way. Here is what I am thinking, I went through the worst episode of my life with no meds, and while I did wreak a ton of havok, my family was blindsided, now they are not. They will recognize if I am in need of serious help. Also, if I'm not stable now, what difference will it make? I am very torn by this, but I am leaning towards not taking them for the next year and a half. What is your advice/opinion on the matter? Thanks for your support,
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