So far, nobody at my job knows about my particular brand of mental interestingness. The irritability has stayed within reasonable limits, it's just one of my signs that I am sinking fast, and I don't want to hit bottom again. My hubby is the only family member that knows. I have two good buddies that know.
Working to find the drugs that work for me...I like that. I just had no idea back in February when I started this process that it would be so much work!
I will get my Lithium level back tomorrow, I have therapy with my NP, and my support group. Promise to report back! Everyone in my support group has Klonopin, maybe I should join in...Just kidding.
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Originally Posted by kebsfroggy
Why in the world would you ever want to be "normal"? Those of us with mental illness are so much more colorful. 
Finding the right meds or combination there of is at best difficult. About the time you think something is working, poof! And you are right back a square one.
Unfortunately those around us suffer most from all the trials and errors. Hopefully your family and co-workers can cope with all the ones that don't work. Be honest and let them know you are having med issues and things could get pretty rough.
I have taken 45 different drugs or combinations there of since 2004. In most cases my body reacts completely different from what it is suppose to. Even my pdoc was becoming discouraged. That is not a good thing. Now I'm taking a med cocktail that even my pdoc says is not perfect but I am alive.
Don't be too hard on yourself. Try changing your mind set from "nothing is working and I'm hurting the ones I love" to "I'm working to find the drugs that work for me."
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