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*Beth* · Sep 03, 2019 at 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sarahsweets

@BethRags
Are you bipolar? I am assuming you are. It is my belief that all people with bipolar experience the desire to stop meds, reduce them or change them especially when we feel well. I do not know why this is. I was non med compliant for a few years with my antipsycs because I was afraid of weight gain and I worked so hard to lose the 127lbs. I ended up on a good dose of geodon and it seems to only have me battling a 10lbs up and down weight issue. My meds work perfect now but I am 44 ans started the journey in my 20's so you are not alone.

Thank you, sarahsweets

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I dunno. I guess if I'm totally honest, I feel a bit burned. I thought menopause would bring great relief of (or do away with) my bipolar disorder symptoms. Well, not only haven't they changed - they're become worse.

People with BD do tend to be less med compliant that those with other mental illnesses. I think it's because of the episodic nature of the disorder.