I spent 2 years of trying to find the right meds to help with my depression, mania, and anxiety. This was after a lifetime of experiencing extreme emotions, but not being able to get treatment since my parents wouldn't allow for counseling or meds...not that I ever asked for them...but that they were in denial that there was a problem with me and didn't want to look bad in front of their church friends if they found out. Anyway, it has been a long journey, but my current meds combo is working wonderfully. Nothing externally has changed in my life situation, but I feel like I have my brain back. I don't wake up depressed or anxious and haven't had mania since last summer. I feel like I am strong enough to handle the stressors in my life because of a new general sense of well being that is in my mind.

My miracle cure: Cymbalta, Geodon, benztropine, diazepam, and thyroid meds for hypothyroidism. I also take supplements of probiotics, calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, the Bs, C, and a complex of minerals suspended in liquid. I am also receiving treatment for heavy metals poisoning (lead and mercury mostly), so it leaches out the good and bad minerals (these pills I take every 2 weeks), and that's why I take so many minerals to replenish what is lost. I'm hitting this disease at all angles and I'm so glad I didn't give up.

I've tried to go off all my meds too, but my depression (with sui thoughts) and anxiety came back. I figure I'm not going to mess with success anymore.

Best of luck to you in your quest for treatment. Psychotherapy has also been extremely important to my recovery. It's nice to have someone to check in with when your emotions are all over the place. Keeps you sane week to week to purge some of the stuff that backs up. It's like a safety net to have a professional on call.