Mood Swings Anyone??

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lynnie59
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Mood Swings Anyone??

Post by lynnie59 »

First I have to say that my fiancee is the world's most patient person alive. He has put up with me for 4 whole years without complaint. But, I find that my moods lately have been so up and down even I have trouble keeping up with them. I don't know whether it is med related, not enough sleep, RLS just plain wearing me down or what. I can't even stand my self by times! Does anyone else have mood swings?? Anyone on Mirapex...I do find it worse since I am taking this med. Could be my imagination. Or my mood!

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Post by Rubyslipper »

Yes, I have mood swings and they are very upsetting. Like you sometimes I can't stand myself. I'm no longer on hormone replacement therapy so that may have something to do with it. I do take Mirapex but I really don't think that does it. Anyway, I hope not because it does help my legs. I also have fibromyalgia and now they think MS, all of these can cause depression. I take Wellbutrin but lately have slacked off and that may be my problem. I don't know what to tell you. Mood swings can be caused by so many things. My hubby is pretty good about it, I usually just get on the computer when it's really bad. Although the other day he told me to just "smile and get on with it." Maybe he has a point.
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Post by becat »

Hi Lynnie, lol the spelling..........
Yes to all of the above mentioned questions.
I have not been sleeping, thinking the weather and the stress are kicking up some storm in my mind and body.
I have done one great thing for myself and the hubby, thought I'd share.
My wonderful husband is a kind, funny, strong man. I love him without question or fail, always will.
On days that stress or whatever come between us and I have no seemingly control of myself........I just tell him, I'll be glad to talk about this (whatever it is, the kids or money), but I can't fight you today. If you would like to put this on hold for a good fight, let's. I'll get some sleep and we'll go at it. If you'd like to talk to me about this in a far more than fair way today, you'll have to be careful of your tone and how you fight.
So far, it works well.
The other thing is that with no sleep, side effects from meds., and RLS in itself......there are times that the world just doesn't seem to spin right. I think sleep and pain control are my biggest concerns for myself. When I have good paths on those two things, I'm a different person.
Don't beat yourself up so badly, any chronic condition adds a certain ugly twange to our personalities. It's not a permanent thing, but it happens.
Vent here honey we all do and it helps.
Ruby, my prayers and thoughts, the moon and my heart that the test for MS come up negative. May your wings never fail you, they have never failed me.
Love and hugs
Lynne

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Post by ViewsAskew »

Lynnie, I had terrible issues with mood when I was on Mirapex. I would be walking down the street and start crying! I had no idea why, I wouldn't even be upset, but my brain was! When I stopped it, the full force of how much it had affected my personality was apparent. I hadn't been "me" for two years.

I'm going through a little of that now. I am watching myself and I'm just not "me." I'm sort of grouchy and I'm not normally. I'm definitely shorter-tempered. I don't know if it's lack of good sleep, or the Methadone. I really don't want it to be either, drat it, as I'm just plain tired or being tired and trying to find solutions. Oh, well. I have a feeling that I'll end up changing meds several more times before I die and will have many more of these epidodes where I feel just too tired. Funny how I always seem to manage to keep going, though.

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Post by Penguinrocks »

it's hard to tell if mine are from the RLS/Fibro, medications, or menopause....

ever seen a penguin in such a mess? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


OMG- my sides hurt! ha ha ha....gotta laugh or i'd have ended it all a long time ago.....

smooches! love you
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Post by lynnie59 »

So I'm not the only one??? Yipeee! So glad to hear that! As you mention Anne, I am not an inherently bad tempered person so when I am, it really bothers me. As I read more and more here, I think that RLS is responsible for more than what I thought. I am being careful not to 'blame' RLS for all things that are the matter with me, but so much more makes sense!

I will have to try and figure out my 'moods,' when and why.

Penguin, menapause could be a culprit for me too! :roll:

Lynne, great idea about fighting later...I love it! :lol:

You are all such great people...I feel better already just reading your posts!

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Post by Penguinrocks »

"There ain't nothin' like a dame".... :lol: :wink:

I know it's not just us women...

everytime something "new" comes along....either the Fibro/RLS is to blame...i USED to think it was me...

i know a little part of it IS my past...i have been diagnosed with PTSD...but that still doesn't account for all the pain both physically and mentally....


luvs ya
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Post by ksxroads »

While Mirapex and I didn't get along too well, it made my brain whacky, I think my moods swings are primarily from not getting adequate sleep.

The ole body and mind can go just so far on low grade sleep and high grade pain!

Last year just before I found this place, I found myself thinking some of the oddest thoughts, that for the life of me I would never have voiced, and thankfully I had enough reason not to! Of course the RLS was unrelenting by that time, and the drug circus that followed didn't help the ole brain cells too much.



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Post by lynnie59 »

Thanks Hazel! :D

Gee, and I thought that I would have a gambling problem, not moody from Mirapex! :wink: I don't know what is causing it, probably a combination of sooo many things! My sleep is getting worse though, I am so tired of being tired...how many times have you heard that one!! :cry:

Doctor's visit this week so wish me luck! He is not really 'up' on RLS but very willing to learn...and to listen, which is half the battle!

Hugs to all!

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Post by ksxroads »

Dear Lynnie,

A doctor who is willing to listen and to learn is More than half the battle that is priceless! I will be sending you many thoughts of *****Positive Energy******* Please keep us posted on your progress.

It can be very disheartening this search for relief, yet I am here rowing and stirring up hope for you along side Ms Becat and the others.

Wish there was some magical sandman who could help you get some sleep! If you find him, send him to this discussion board, there are plenty here who could use him!

**************Positive Energy************* to help you keep going till you find the help you need.

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Mood Swings

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I had mood swings. I would wake up cranky and tired. I felt like I hadn't slept even when I actually did. I was irritable and would often snap at my coworkers.

Mike

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Post by ksxroads »

Can so relate Mike. Unrestortive sleep is the pits. Hopefully you will find help soon. Have you had a sleep study? Hazel
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Post by brandy »

I am curious that several have mentioned Mirapex as a culprit for mood swings. I have been on Mirapex15 days now and I have become more agitated and more depressed lately. I was already at my wits end, but this feels different. I am the kind of person that can take a lot, but lately, the smallest thing makes me irrationally angry or makes me cry. Might just be my struggle with this disorder and being tired plus I just think the constant discomfort wears on you after a while (I call it Chinese Water Torcher). Also, my doctor gave me Ultram to help with the symptoms, but I can't take it for the next couple of days so that we can see to what extent the Mirapex is (not) working before my doctor's appt on Thursday. Not entirely sure I can handle it. The symptoms have been waking me up at about 4 every morning and I take some Ultram, eventually fall back asleep and don't have symptoms until about 2 in the afternoon. I did not take my 4 AM dose this morning and started having trouble at 10 AM. I went several weeks with no meds in the midst of Requip augmentation. I don't know if I can handle even 3 more days of bad symptoms. I just want to cry all the time!
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Post by ViewsAskew »

Brandy, you have 24/7 RLS, right? But, it sounds like you are only taking the Mirapex part of the day? Is your doctor hoping that it will diminish magically? With 24/7, you'll have to have something in your system at all times. Maybe that is what he is trying to find out - how much more often you need things? If you are waking up at 4 AM, you don't even have enough Mirapex to get through the night! How do you take your dose? I found that I had the best luck taking 1/2 of it in the evening (it got earlier all the time) and then 1/2 of it just as I went to bed. The first dose would help me fall asleep and the second dose would then kick in at the right time and I could sleep through the night.

I was one of those who experienced mood swings with the Mirapex. Random crying events - I remember the first one. I was walking home from my studio - just 2 blocks from my house. I was in good mood - I thought - and all the sudden I was crying! Tears were streaming down my face. I watched myself - like a Buddhist observer - and thought, "How fascinating." I checked inside - nothing going on. Nothing had happened. I just felt overwhelmingly sad for no reason.

It's so exhausting to continually deal with this, isn't it? It is like Chinese water torture - eroding our sense of happiness, good will, and just "being in the world." I hope your doc will relent. It seems pretty evident to me that it isn't working that well and at the least you need something additional - whether it be more Mirapex or other drugs to handle the times you aren't taking the Mirapex.
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Post by brandy »

I take one (.5mg) pill with dinner because I was told food would help the nausea and I don't always eat anything after dinner. The doctor who prescribed the Mirapex was a jerk. My PCP referred me to a new doctor, who I will see tomorrow (Thursday) who is not a specialist, but who will listen and is willing to work with her patients. I am hoping that this will be true and I will find some real help. Thank you for your encouragement. I will definitely talk to the doctor about how I take the Mirapex along with how much I take.
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