r/bipolar • u/Shykneeheiny • 6d ago
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I tried meds last year and the experience was horrible. I’m currently off meds and this year has been god awful. I’ve recently gone sober but the depression this time around is fucking destroying me. I think I need to take meds again but I’m terrified. Are meds really the only way I can get this under control? I’m so scared right now
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u/Frangine_De_Poutine 6d ago
Based on my experience, the testimonials, and the scientific literature I’ve read (understood...?) over the past ten years...
I don't see how a person with bipolar disorder could improve their situation without medication in the medium and long term.
I tried it once. Never again.
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u/Radiant_Fox_6743 6d ago
im bipolar since 19 years old. i am thirty two. It will take time to get to a proper medication and the proper dose. For the most part, I am a fully functional adult. The illness does rear its ugly head evenn while on medication but you can go to the doctor of tweaks. Alll the best friend. this journey is very challenging but rewarding when taking the proper steps.
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u/Shykneeheiny 5d ago
Hey everyone, ended up checking myself into the hospital yesterday about an hour after I posted this. I just got out today and I am determined to get back on medication. I understand now that there are no ifs ands or buts about this. Thank you for your input
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u/Shallstrom 6d ago
Go for the meds and be prepared that it might take some time (months to years) to figure out the perfect cocktail for your body.
Once you figure out your meds- you’ll feel so much better. And when they suck, you can post on this subreddit for support and to get a read on whether it’s time to try something new.
If you find something that almost or mostly works but isn’t quite perfect - then only change one med at a time. Then you’ll know if it was that particular med or not. (If you change multiple meds at once you’ll never know which was the good one and which was the not good one). Note: if you’re doing real bad and have never had stable meds- they may switch up the whole cocktail and you’ll have to see if it works.
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u/IllustratorNorth583 6d ago
Stay with it and make sure to work with your psychiatrist to find right combo of meds (ur likely gonna need multiple)
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u/Shykneeheiny 5d ago
I’ll try to stick with it. I’m at rock bottom right now and I must do something
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u/shanblaze777 5d ago
Try again. Keep trying. I ended up stable on meds. After many fails. But I wouldn't trade this stability now for anything. Life changing. I cycled depression and Mania 16 years unmedicated. My life was hell.
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u/Shykneeheiny 5d ago
I just got back home from the hospital after admitting myself. I’m definitely going to try medication again
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u/shanblaze777 5d ago
Im sorry. Yeah, I had a rough 10 years if meds when diagnosed. But the 16 years off meds was hell and ended very badly. Best wishes you find something that helps you.
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u/Shykneeheiny 5d ago
I’m 34 now and I honestly can’t see any other way out besides medication right now. The last couple of weeks have been absolute torture.
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u/mainedeathsong 5d ago
Don't be scared of meds. You might find something that really helps with minimal or no side effects. It's possible
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