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Congrats on telling your mom and being accepted and supported unconditionally. That is a good feeling.

Hang in there! Meds or no meds you are still bipolar and meds don't take care of it all. But are very important, because they do help. It just takes a lot of trial and error to find the ones that work for you. Maybe effecor just isn't the pill for you.

I hope your meds provider calls soon.

Be gentle with yourself and do some self-soothing things--like a bubble bath or a walk in the park.

I'm glad your brother is going to start taking care of his MI. That must be a huge load of your shoulders.

Take Care