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Aug 19, 2024 at 10:52 PM
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Hi, i'm gonna try and be active on this forum since my bipolar seems to have morphed into unipolar depression. It's been two years now of solid mild depression. I'm in menopause now and i've decided not to take any more anti-depressants as they trigger hypomania. So i think i identify more as a depressive now than as a bipolar. I look forward to getting to know you all!
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Aug 20, 2024 at 01:18 PM
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@Janeoncemore glad to welcome you back to MSF. I always can use a good joke like this one you shared
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Going off anti depressives ADs can be a risky business unless proscribed by your doctor. First there is the need with some to taper off. Secondly there is the initial good feeling of not having those side effects that going off ADs has BUT over time one can either get very depressed and need medication or other treatment or you may start self medicating. It may help if you combine getting off meds with lifestyle changes like eating healthy low carb diet without sugars and startches, exercising and walking, doing meaningful activities incliuding interacting with people. I am no expert but I have watched my partner struggle with depression and mania for years. It is a serious illness. CANDC [If you want me to see your reply to this post please include @CANDC in your message - not in requoting my message] __________________ Super Moderator Community Support Team "Things Take Time" |
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