littlep,

Just from my own experience, there really doesn't seen to be a consensus among doctors on the best way to treat BPII. I've seen so many combos of meds used for treatment. The first problem I see here is the one you pointed out, a doctor that won't listen. I've been lucky to have a Psych that that works with me, and not for me. He has no problem listening to my ideas, suggestions, and concerns. I wish everyone had a doc like mine. If there is a roadblock between you and your doc, maybe a change is in order?

Has your doc ever suggested an anti-psychotic for treating your BP symptoms? I know the term AP seems very extreme, but there has been a lot of success with meds like Zyprexa and Abilify. I looked for years to find the right meds for me, and it wasn't until we tryed Zyprexa and Topomax (mood stabilizer) that I finally got relief. Lithium and Lamictal are a few of the standards for treating BPII, but some people just don't respond to them. A little less conventional treatment should be tried.

I hope you're able to get your Psych to open his/her mind a bit and give some other things a try. We're all different, and what works for one doesn't necessarily work for the next person. If you can't get you Psych to open up their mind, then I hope you'll consider moving on to someone who will work with your best interests at heart. You deserve the best treatment available, we all do.

Wishing you all the best,
Greg



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