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Old Jun 23, 2015, 04:37 PM
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Oh, my. I can sure relate. I am sort of in an upswing now (I hope I don't get too up!), so I am showering and dressing most days and working on the house.

Even though I am bipolar, I take small doses of three antidepressants. Would your current doctor consider an antidepressant for you?

I seem to remember that Risperdal really brings folks "down", in the sense of not being so emotionally wishy-washy. I took it for awhile and am glad I am off of it.

Maybe going off the Klonopin took away the good effects of reducing anxiety and maybe giving you more energy? And you're just left with the Risperdal's effects. I am trying to get off of Klonopin myself, slowly.

I found that Cymbalta helps perk me up more, allowing me to be more active and happy. I have fibromyalgia, so it seems to help a bit with pain, and it's also an antidepressant.

Keep us informed. We care. I hope you feel better soon. At least you can talk to your doctor before too long. In the meantime, be good to yourself. Would are some things you usually like to do and/or give you comfort?