Hello. I was diagnosed with BP II about 6 years ago and have been on a lot of different meds. Right now on Neurontin and Lamictal. Last year about this time when I started having worsening depression the MD added Abilify. I didn't stick with it because I was ravenous all the time, gaining weight, and couldnt afford it, even ordered from Canada.

Last year the pdoc said she would have to go back to some of the older meds if things didnt get undercontrol. I have an appt set up with a great mood treatment center, for day after tomorrow.

As a nurse, I have always just accepted the medical treatment for the disorder. I have never given any thought to or had any interest in other methods or thoughts of treatment like therapy, self help books, support groups, spiritual aspects, etc. I am just now starting some things like reading, forums, and went to a support grp last week. I added some herbal/vitamin type stuff to my meds- Omega 3, Krill, D, and 5mthf.

I got so much more than I thought I would from the support grp I went to last week that I am going again tomorrow night. Really, that night after the grp and the next day was the best I felt in a long while.