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Originally Posted by DaveyJones
The thing about bp is that it's not really predictable, it's different for everyone every time.
I spent about 8 years in a chronic , worsening depression punctated by rare episodes of hypomania before I finally started to be properly treated for bp. I was totally useless for years.
You may want to talk to your pdoc about your drug regimen. Some meds, like lithium and Depakote are for keeping your moods on an even keel. They can lessen mania, but not so much depression. Seroquel and Lamictal are known to help with bipolar depression. Drugs like Abilify and Geodon are becoming popular for bp tratment. It's usually not a good idea to take antidepressants without a mood stabilizer, they can trigger a manic episode. Also, don't forget exercise and sleep (those are the hard ones for me)!
Above all, keep hanging in there... we're on your side!
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I spent 11 yrs without having the bp dx. Before that I was only treated for depression and anxiety and nothing ever worked. About my meds, I am taking Depakote, Abilify and Trileptal, I know it sounds like a lot of meds but they seem to be working, and if this is what I have to take, I'll take it. Nowadays I am not taking any antidepressant cause the last time I did, I got in the crisis I'm still trying to recover from. Exercise and sleep are also the hard ones for me, especially exercise. Lately I have been sleeping really bad and I am afraid I will have another episode if I continue this way. Today I saw my pdoc and she adjusted my meds to try to correct my sleep.
Thank you for being on my side!... I'll try to keep hanging in there... promise
