[Rhondayvoo65]

I was diagnosed as bipolar last year but couldn't tolerate any of the meds. I'm on an antidepressant now, but am still having some pretty severe mood swings. Are there any bipolar meds that don't have very severe side effects? ------

[Megan B]

It's different for everyone. I would suggest trying different medications until you find the one you like. Medication and therapy at the same time is the best treatment. ------

[Logicnreason]

You're afraid of life. Find out why...what happened to you in your early childhood. Why didn't you develop self esteem and self love. Why do you think your world is spinning out of control? Do a self assessment test and come to understand that your caregivers made you this way. Bipolar is made up just like ADHD. Its made up to enrich psychologists, psychiatrist and PHARMACEUTICAL companies. There is no viable scientific evidence that supports these made up diseases. Do the research yourself. Do you just want someone to say you have a disease so you don't have to take personal responsibility for your life? There is dysfunction everywhere around us. Take Control of your life and your"bipolar"will disappear. Think about it, people used to drink to escape misery and unhappiness and they were called drunks. Now people take legal drugs and escape the stigma of being messed up. We all have some sort of dysfunction, some greater than others. Face your demons and they'll start to go away. As Joseph Campbell so eloquently and simply said in his book,"Follow your Bliss".Most people don't. ------

[r_e_a_l_miles]

Personally I do not advocate the use of drugs for emotional disorders.You have to get a handle on your feelings.Work through all the garbage the people around you were able to pile on you.Be more realistic about the reality of life.Or.Thoroughly enjoy being a woman and pull out all the stops.But.Whatever you decide to do, there is price to pay.Try meditation and see what results you get by consciously quieting your mind and your emotions. ------

[Airman]

First, I don't believe in bipolar disease no more than I believe in ADD...and if it does exist, then it is way-over diagnosed. In my travels I have learned that we, especially Americans, tend to blame every problem we have on a disease or a disorder instead of facing the real cause of our problems, or accepting certain truths. Take Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD for example. Too many kids are diagnosed as having this problem. Sometimes kids have trouble paying attention because they are KIDS. Some kids never learn to pay attention and grow up to become adults who never pay attention. I believe that Bipolar is the same. It's over diagnosed. Drugs can't fix everything. I have mood swings too but I don't run to the doctor. I meditate or go do something that changes my mood. Like a walk in a park or along the beach. When I am mad, I play video games. Medication is not always the answer. ------

[evamilL9]

Hi Everyone,Just found this site and thought it might be useful to chat to people who are trying to accomplish the same as me! I spend too much of my life on the internet and look forward to chatting to you all and picking up and sharing ideas along the way!Eva

[David44]

Hello
If you have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you and your doctor will work together to find the right drug or combination of drugs for your needs. Because everyone responds to medication differently, you may have to try several different medications before you find one that relieves your symptoms.

• Check in frequently with your doctor. It’s important to have regular blood tests to make sure that your medication levels are in the therapeutic range. Getting the dose right is a delicate balancing act. Close monitoring by your doctor will help keep you safe and symptom-free.
• Continue taking your medication, even if your mood is stable. Don’t stop taking your medication as soon as you start to feel better. Most people need to take medication long-term in order to avoid relapse.
• Don’t expect medication to fix all your problems. Bipolar disorder medication can help reduce the symptoms of mania and depression, but in order to feel your best, it’s important to lead a lifestyle that supports wellness. This includes surrounding yourself with supportive people, getting therapy, and getting plenty of rest.

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