u/Head_Raspberry_6980

Hi all, I have been diagnosed with bipolar 2 for about 4 years. After I started taking medication I haven’t really had many problems with manic episodes.

School has been stressful recently, and the past few days I have barely slept. I have maybe gotten 3 hours a night for the past 4ish days (despite feeling tired and trying to sleep)

This feels exactly like it does when i’m manic, however my mood hasn’t been elevated (it’s been low) and I don’t really feel any of the other symptoms besides higher activity/energy.

Has anyone else experienced this? I have no idea what’s going on. Any insight or help would be greatly appreciated.

I need some advice-

I hope this is the right place to post this question.

I suffer from TMJ which stems from severe bruxism.

About a year ago, I decided to try botox for my severe bruxism. The (well respected and trusted) dentist advertised that she did botox for this. The first time I went she used a total of 80units, 30 on each side of my jaw in my masseter, 5 in each temple area, and 5 a little bit higher into my scalp area.

I did not experience any relief and when it was time to get more botox (about 3 months later) she upped the dosage to about 100 in the same places. That didn’t work either. When I went back 3 months she used 110 units, 90 units in my masseter and 20 in my temples.

Again I got no relief, in fact right after these treatments instead of getting better the grinding would seem to get a little bit worse.

The dentist told me I was resistant to botox.

Is this normal? I don’t know if i should pay all the money and try to go to a different specialist or just give up. Any advice or experience would be so appreciated