So, after trying several mood stabilizers (Lithium, Lamictal, and Depakote) as well as some antipsychotics (Abilify, Seroquel, and Vraylar), I’m noticing a pattern. Every one of them impairs my cognitive abilities, and I keep having to choose between the personal benefit vs. the negative effect on my work.

I guess they do what they are supposed to by slowing my mind down, but I really struggle with staying motivated, multitasking, and responding to interruptions. I get extremely edgy over the slightest noise and get so angry if something doesn’t go my way or if I’m interrupted. It’s like I have no stress tolerance anymore.

What do you do when the treatment causes more problems than it solves? Anyone taken a medicine for bipolar 2 that doesn’t cause those issues? It may just be the way my body responds to the medicine.