I haven't been feeling anywhere near good for almost two years now due to depression. I've just been existing day to day, doing the minimum, occasionally fighting SI. You guys know how it goes. I was truly on the cusp of giving in. My meds weren't working and I couldn't see any light at the end of the particular tunnel I was peering into.

So, I finally took the advice of my doctor and agreed to try an atypical antipsychotic.....a very low dose added to my antidepressant (I'm bipolar II) and this was three weeks ago. I'm telling you guys, it's like I have my old self back. My head is clear, I can focus, suddenly I woke up!

I fought it for a long time because I just didn't want to go that route medication wise. I just didn't want to ........ um ... "cross that line", I guess. Well, that was a stupid decision of mine. I feel so much better. And I can think! I am functioning, my humor is back, my energy is back, my concentration is back, I can remember things, I have interest in my old hobbies...........

I'm back!!!!