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Old Apr 18, 2013, 03:22 AM
moxg45 moxg45 is offline
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Short version: I'm looking for recommendations on types of therapy and medication combinations that may help me.

Long version: I am a female, 27 yo. I was in therapy from the age of 4-19, and have seen two different therapists in the last 9 months trying to find a fit. Over the years I have been diagnosed with various disorders ( major depressive, various anxiety disorders, various mild personality disorders, but mainly borderline, ADD) and was on a slew of different medications. A few months ago, one of the therapists I was seeing suggested that maybe I have bipolar disorder, despite my being tested as a teenager. I was also hospitalized twice and was a resident at 18 in an acute residential program for 2 months. The medication situation seemed to be a bit of a snowball effect after my first hospitalization at 17. I was prescribed various anti-depressants (almost every ssri at one time or another), anti-anxiety meds, tranquilizers, mood stabilizers, and a mild anti-psychotic. It seemed that as a side effect popped up another drug as prescribed until I s taking 23 pills a day. I chose to wean myself off of these drugs at 19 and discontinue therapy, and actually experienced about 5-6 years of what I you'll call normalcy. However, over the last 2-3 years, and especially the last 18 months my symptoms have returned. I am actively trying to get back into therapy, but money is a struggle, and am willing to consider medication again.

What I really am looking for is a combination of therapies and medication. I did find DBT to be moderately effective for a time. Emdr was suggested at one time, but never enacted. Another treatment that had been VERY briefly discussed was ECT. Do any of the professionals on here have an opinion that might assist me?

Thanks so much in advance for any help. I just can't go on feeling like this forever. I've spent most of my life in darkness, and I think I deserve a bit of relief. Thanks again.