Hi Zazoour

I am very appreciative of how you have shared your story with us.

Thank you.

I am glad that you have posted here.

We are a very supportive community.

I also went manic when I too SNRI and sometimes my behaviour was not appropriate. I understand how this feels.

Sometimes we are able to function well and at other times we need a little bit more support with the help from our psychiatrists.

Medication can sometimes make me feel different.

I like to discuss this with my psychiatrist. My psychiatrist is the one who is giving me the medication and understands what symptoms it may give me and how it can make me feel and explain this to me so that I am aware.

I understand your concern about stigma. I worry about this too. Then sometimes I think I need to realise that my wellbeing, and me being healthy, is more important than other people who will maybe pass a judgment on me. I need to look after myself first and take care of myself.

Sometimes my brain feels lazy too. I like to talk to my psychiatrist about this so that it can be explained to me.

Have a chat with your psychiatrist if this is worrying you.

Maybe you can get a good explanation for this.

Look after yourself and thank you for your post.