i started smoking cigarettes a while ago and noticed i get very relaxed when the headrush kicks in obviously i don’t want to make smoking a habit, should i ask my doctor about getting back on ritalin or something or would that make manic episodes worse i already take geodon so i should at least be a bit sedated
I’m bi-polar. Ritalin was safe-ish for me to use in moderation. I liked it too much and pushed myself into a manic episode because hey I’m being so productive I’ll just have one more. Be careful. And as someone else pointed out, consult a doctor.
It might be worth considering your age as well. When I was younger my bi-polar was more acute. If you’re in the stage where it’s recently begun to emerge (usually 20s or early 30s) you may be at greater risk. I was in the early stages of experiencing manic episodes when the above took place. I’m much better at managing my condition now just from experience from living with it. Be careful.
i’ve had symptoms since around 7 years old and been medicated since then, on ritalin and risperidone for adhd/tourettes
wasn’t diagnosed with bipolar until like 25 but i noticed i don’t function as well without ritalin as i did back in high school. thought i’d ask here in case i was just grasping at straws before i schedule a psychiatrist appointment for something that might negatively affect me