Up until very recently I was feeling stable for quiet a few months in a row. even through the stress of unemployment I was holding up ok. I have a great doctor and we keep on top of my meds, tweaking them regularly to minimise side effects while still keeping things under control. I try to stay positive in my thinking and do healthy things like exercise regularly (just a walk a few times a week) which I think helps keep things stable. I find work helps but also hinders, the stress is a problem, but the feelings of self worth and having a purpose that accompany the work helps.
For the last few months I have been on Abilify and efexor only because I am trying for a baby.
Just the last few days I dipped again into a mild depression with anxiety, we have already adjusted my meds however the increase may not hit for up to 5 weeks, so I may have some rough times ahead for the next month or so...
Good luck to all, hope you can find meds that help and a happy, healthy state of mind.
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