I had a bad reaction to antidepressants. Full blown mania. When I complained my doc doubled the dose. 4 months of hell, but it led to a definitive diagnosis. Then of course getting on the right meds, and that took time. I couldn't function for a good while. Loss of almost all self sufficiency and confidence, forget it! Nightmare!

I've been rather solitary since this began almost 2 years ago. Feel more functional now, but I still think some meds need adjusting. I'm doing so much better now but if my original doctor had really listened it might not have been so horrific. I try to be open with my pdoc, but only get 10 mins of his time every two months and a handful of scripts.

Day by day, but lately, for the most part good days outnumber the bad. I've learned to avoid triggers. Keeping a mood diary can help. Sleep is crucial to my sanity, so if I start an insomnia cycle I call my pdoc right away to avoid the risk of hypo or full blown mania.

Writing on here helps so much too. We have similarities that don't make me feel like that much of a freak.

Wish you the best Rob & all in the same "boat".