Acting Manic

[tinkerbell23]

Can i ask..

Has anyone felt or been described as manic whilst taking antidepressants?

Im quite chatty and animated naturally, but someone said when they met me a few wks ago they were concerned because i was a bit manic?

The person meant well and was genuinely asking how i was but now i feel quite self conscious and aware of being too happy or too sad!!!

Anyone care to share?

[anneasquith]

hi tinks, I don't think AD's make anyone manic as such . or really happy . more like less sad ?

[RATTER15]

I agree with Anne ^^^

[mazie]

I'm not on any tablets at all Tinks and I'm like that all the time...manic and chatty...too much energy mostly. It's just their perception... try an ignore it... You're just charming and exuberant my Dear :o)

[tinkerbell23]

Thanks all.

Really conscious of it now though. Mabye feel different tomorrow xx

[anneasquith]

don't fret tinks. a good sleep and don't dwell on the remark.

[Mamyalynne]

We all have days when we are a bit hyper - take no notice.

[tinkerbell23]

It was well meant.... Thank you.

Hoping tomorrow is better than today xxx

[dieseldick]

get off them, ive suffered serious depression all my life and i mean serious . all and every one of anti depressant pills i was ever given made me manic, anxious, feeling sick and even made me more depressed.

honestly, get off them now, not 1 of them are any good.

[dieseldick]

in my case the following is true, so just see how you feel tomorrow and be carefull. good luck.

Antidepressant medication and suicide/aggressiveness risk

Antidepressants can make depression worse rather than better for some people, leading to an increased risk of suicide, hostility, and even homicidal behavior. While this is particularly true of children and young adults on antidepressant medication, anyone taking antidepressants should be closely watched for suicidal and hostile thoughts and behaviors. Monitoring is especially important if this is the person’s first time on depression medication or if the dose has recently been changed.

Signs that medication is making things worse include anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, hostility, restlessness, and extreme agitation—particularly if the symptoms appear suddenly or rapidly deteriorate. If you spot the warning signs in yourself or a loved one, contact a doctor or therapist immediately.

If you are concerned that a friend or family member is contemplating suicide, see Suicide Prevention. The suicide risk is greatest during the first two months of antidepressant treatment.