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Originally Posted by pineperson
Hi again!
Yes, my therapist taught me a boat load of coping skills and I've gotten to the point where I use one when it's needed. We also come up with plans when the cycling gets intense, like to take some time off work and to do daily check-ins with somebody. This is always either her or my boyfriend.
I have not been on Depakote. My doctor always lead me to believing that's more of a bipolar 1 medication, and I have bipolar 2. Right now I'm on Trileptal.
Much love <3
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I'm glad you have a support network between your boyfriend and therapist. That's so important! Glad you also have a helpful skill and action plan.
I think many doctors use similar moodstabilizers for people with bp1 and bp2. It comes down to what works. I have read (and experienced) that some are better for certain bipolar courses than others, but I truly think that varies by person, too.