Struggling with finding the right meds for my mental health

Saw another psychiatrist yesterday who re-confirmed my diagnosis of being bipolar, having BPD, severe anxiety, and insomnia. We are just starting off slowly with anxiety medicine first (Effexor, which I've taken before and has somewhat helped) to see if that will help a little with long-term everyday anxiety, then a follow up in 2 weeks to possibly start new bipolar/BPD meds. I've taken Lamatrogine, Abilify, and Wellbutrin before for BPD and bipolar, but those didn't really help me any. I've also tried Buspirone and Hydroxyzine for anxiety, but those don't do a thing for me. And I've tried several other antidepressants that are garbage. I guess I just hate the long process of finding the right meds 😞

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MidnightSM93

1y ago

Id say maybe try a fresh slate ASAP. Find local med and court legal works, specify your diet, work on the self, regain sleep, socialize better, and jump the ship of this label society. It’s your lifestyle. I heard a news report recently making the “façade” that it’s a thing you can get at least 50% better all disorders, not show symptoms anymore, note over time remission, and put any actually necessary meds on PRN so you don’t need “actual” follow ups with psychs n GPs. As for actualities, I’m the only family member to stop 🥃. It takes all kinds. Be kind to yourself and move on. Take it from someone somehow only on lithium atm But had various cocktails. It’s not worth it. Over time you see how they sheep you out. Good luck. Peace. Love. Unity. Respect

courtnehh

1y ago

hey. i just wanted to say i see you. i have bipolar and bpd as well. you’re not alone

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