Update some good news

Hey guys, I havent been on this site in a few months mainly because I had no access to internet, sense iv been living in a homeless shelter for the past 3 months lol.. But i finally found a place to live and ill be moving on Saturday I cant wait.. But i have to say that iv meet some really interesting people in the shelter, and im going to miss them once i move ..
But over all iv been doing good, not having as many manic episodes, however I still get depressed once in a while, not sure if its bipolar related or just situational..My doc want me to go on Geodon, for depression to see if its going to help..

yay!!!! So happy for you. Things are looking up.

I'm glad to hear your good news.
A place of your own is a big step.
There is that old saying, "Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home."
I hope it works out well for you.
Take care,

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I am so glad you are doing better. Can you keep in touch with your friends from the hostel?

Thank you for letting us know how you are

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Vespera wrote:Hey guys, I havent been on this site in a few months mainly because I had no access to internet, sense iv been living in a homeless shelter for the past 3 months lol.. But i finally found a place to live and ill be moving on Saturday I cant wait.. But i have to say that iv meet some really interesting people in the shelter, and im going to miss them once i move ..
But over all iv been doing good, not having as many manic episodes, however I still get depressed once in a while, not sure if its bipolar related or just situational..My doc want me to go on Geodon, for depression to see if its going to help..

Hi there!

I am on Geodon. But my pdoc told me that Geodon is excellent in controlling mania, but doesn't help much with depression. He treats my depression/anxiety with Paxil.

Frankly, I think Geodon saved my life and brought me out of a horrible mixed state. I've noticed not that many people are treated with it. I did have one horrible side effect when I was first prescribed it. It gave me this completely restless feeling, particularly in my legs and I would have to get up and pace around. But then my doc prescribed cogentin and all that went away. One good thing was it didn't cause any weight gain. I haven't been manic in three years, and I credit Geodon with that.

Out of curiousity, let me know if Geodon helps with your depression. I really hope that it does and that my pdoc was wrong. I wish you the best.

It's great to hear from you, Vespera! Glad to know you've been doing better and have good news for us all. I'm sure it sucked having to live in a shelter, but at least you got to meet interesting people, so that's a plus!

Good luck with your new place and be sure to take it easy! Hopefully, your doctor will support you and it will be a smooth transition. I hope the Geodon also works for you.