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Originally Posted by DiamondJoe
Hi all, I'm new here. Pleased to meet everyone.
I'm 33 BP1 diagnosed 8 months ago. I had a severe manic episode last summer (June - late August). Became severely depressed in October and only just recovered (I think).
I was taking 15 mg Olanzipine and 60 mg Fluoxetine until 3 weeks ago after I titrated off both. I hate the cognitive dulling and disassociation side effects of Olanzipine and I fear the Fluoxetine contributed to suicidal feelings.
I just want to know what others feel about managing BP without the use of meds.
Thanks
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Thank you so much Skeezyks for your warm welcome and for taking the time to dig out thoughtful articles.
The articles all appear to suggest the only way of managing BP is with the assistance of psychiatric drugs. I can't help it but I really hate taking them! They turn me into someone completely different. I'm so scared of all of this.