Bipolar Chic

Living with Bipolar Disorder

Missed Medication

I missed my Invega the past two nights, because I stayed at my husband’s house and didn’t have it with me. I actually feel quite good. I am not so tired and do not have the urge to sleep 12-14 hours per day. At this point I am not having mood swings and am in [...]

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Valerian

Last night I took Valerian to help me sleep instead of Klonopin. I’m trying to get off the Klonopin. It worked, but I was quite drowsy this morning. I wonder if it is because it has poppy in it or perhaps I took too much. Tonight, I will take it earlier and less of it [...]

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Medication Update

I missed my dose of Invega on Saturday night because I stayed with my husband and forgot to bring my meds with me. I stopped by the house before going to the flea market Sunday morning and went ahead and took my Ritalin and my birth control pill. I also am now taking Claritin daily [...]

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