I cant take antidepressants myself as they push me into mixed episodes. Honestly, I started doing better after it was found that I DIDNT have just depression and was put on a mood stabilizer. I started doing better. Still felt somethihrg was sickeningly wrong but... did feel better. It took a while longer to go off the antidepressant but when I went off that... well. I started doing even better!

But its been a long ride. I will say after those med changes I started being able to make better choices as- I was so much less confused and terrified. But its taken a lot of therapy and energy and- although Im doing a lot better- its something I need to be constantly aware of.

Its awesome that you support your son. That will help him. Ive been doing it all on my own so maybe thats made it harder. A good support system can mean everything. So I know... you and your son can get through this.

But yes. I react badly to antidepressants. And though Im not a doctor and cant confoirm anything- its a very common thing. Especially with bipolar 1.