I'm sorry to hear that you haven't had much luck with meds. I've spent many years searching for the right combo and it has been a horrible experience. However, I feel I need the meds. That said, have you called your pdoc to get them adjusted, for now at least? Then, when you feel better you can plan what meds to take and how to go off the ones you don't like.
I was diagnosed because of my manic reaction to prozac. However, I currently take cymbalta 60 and have for years. It works great and I never get manic. In fact, I recently was pulled out of depression because I increased my cymbalta dose. As was previously said, I believe this works because I am on a mood stabilizer.
As others have said, coping behaviors and thoughts are really important now. Try not to focus on your symptoms, that won't help you. There are things you can do to help yourself and you can do something even if it is small. Going outside is a great goal. At the very least, go sit outside or take a walk.
Take care of yourself! This will pass.
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JD
Bipolar II - mixed - rapid cycling + anxiety
1500 Lithium, 300 Lamictal, 50 Seroquel XR, Klonopin 1mg, Cymbalta 60
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