Hi Everyone!

Just began posting a few days ago..and am enjoying reading others posts.

I have Bipolar II with MDD...severe spirals down...I know the nastiness of ANY depressive episode. This is a long journey my friends. Starts with getting the proper Dx, then the proper meds by trial & error. I finally reached stability 4 weeks ago after 8 mths of depression.

There is hope for depression..however it does take its toll, after each new drug is added/adjusted...work through the initial side effects..BUT giving the meds a chance to work. I found in 4-6 weeks, on ALL my meds was needed to really assess its effectiveness.
Unless the suide effects are completly unbearable..or serious, I stuck it out and have found relief from my high anxiety level & depression.
All medical people tell you to "be patient" "its a process" its a long journey to stability/relief" and I have found they are right,

If you can just stick it out-hold on for abt 4 weeks, the meds kick in, the interactions happen,,,,,,if the meds are thr right ones.

So. If you can....hang in there. I believe it is a much better choice than quitting..and restarting again.