[LoveLoveS]

I need medication. I'm not sure what I want. Doctors have tried many on me. I dont even remember the names of them. Some i couldnt drive myself anywhere or i just slept all the time and couldn't eben get out of bed. I think the last were abilify and lexapro a year or 2 ago.... Any suggestions on what really works for you?

[unlived]

Lithium & Seroquel work well to keep my hypo/mania away almost completely. Not sure how to keep depression away though.

Different meds work differently on different people. Hope you find some that work for you.

[LoveLoveS]

I heard lithium is good. You're right, guess I should see a Dr then
:S

Originally Posted by unlived

Lithium & Seroquel work well to keep my hypo/mania away almost completely. Not sure how to keep depression away though.

Different meds work differently on different people. Hope you find some that work for you.

[Millenium]

Can you try to find out which were the names of the meds that you took, e. g. by contacting the doctors who prescribed them to you? I think it would be very helpful in your case to gather a list of the drugs which had too many side-effects in your case so you don't need to reinvent the wheel over and over again and suffer these side-effects again.

I'm on tegretol. It seems to at least even me out some. Now for the depression, well, my pdoc is a little nervous about putting me on any ad's for now.

The combination of lithium and Wellbutrin works well for me (I need an antidepressant because of significant depressive episodes). I am also on Saphris which has worked wonders on racing thoughts and also helps the mood stabilizing properties of the lithium.

[LoveLoveS]

Medication for racing thoughts, YES please.
I can't even sleep right now because of it.

Originally Posted by 1914sierra

The combination of lithium and Wellbutrin works well for me (I need an antidepressant because of significant depressive episodes). I am also on Saphris which has worked wonders on racing thoughts and also helps the mood stabilizing properties of the lithium.

[bluewave7]

I'm on celexa, geodon, Lamictal and Ativan. It works at the higher dosages. I tried lithium and gained 60 lbs but I know it's the first line of defense for bp1. I could not handle the side effects and it took away my desire to paint. As an artist, creative energy is a must for me. My husband is also bp1 and takes trileptal and celexa. This has worked for him for 7 years and he has been stable....for the most part!

[venusss]

ever heard of bach essences? many swear by them, me included. i think it's safe to take with meds as well.

here's article on em by fellow bipolar.

Bach Flower Remedies | Working Through Emotional Disorder

[sugahorse1]

Seroquel made me gain weight and knocked me out totally

[babychicken73]

I'm also curious about this. I'm diagnosed: ADHD Depression/Anxiety BP.
wellbutrin-generic 150MG XL
Lamictal-generic. 100MG
Adderall- 20MG XR
.is the lamictal supposed to help with what? like I feel like I am going through so many phases each day. I feel like I am rapid cycling everyday! Mostly depression, worthless, life is pointless, this life sucks and I suck. and normal for a tiny bit and then my mania is nothing the way it used to be, I just feel more productive(Adderall for ADHD) and then I will feel so happy to have my kids and to have what I have but then the paranoia and anxiety happens and then my anger/outbursts. they kinda mix together though. Im not sure my meds are working as well as they used to. I think I used to feel happy. before easter for about 2 months I felt like I was starting to feel more stable but now that seems like a dream.