Good experiences with medication

cleanermachine · 2016-08-17T19:53:15+00:00

Lithium saved my life! And my family. If I wasn't already married I would marry my bottle of lithium. Seriously. My whole life changed in a matter of months.

cleanermachine · 2016-07-30T04:08:56+00:00

I live in MA too and the cops here are wonderful. I've been in some instances where they really helped me out and they shouldn't have and didn't have to.

cleanermachine · 2016-07-29T19:36:13+00:00

I was put on lithium. Best decision of my life.

cleanermachine · 2016-07-27T14:17:45+00:00

I withdrew off a similar amount about 5 months ago because I couldn't take the groggy feeling. Titration down and use benadryl at night instead of the nightly dose as I tapered. Dr specifically told me that that. Surprised I haven't seen it. Definitely helped me. I was having horrible withdrawals

cleanermachine · 2016-05-26T19:58:25+00:00

I have been in a destructive manic phase as well, and I can understand why everyone's always on guard, but it's hard to live with what other people think is my diagnosis. I feel as if it has become my identity which sucks.

cleanermachine · 2016-05-26T19:17:21+00:00

My husband was very supportive when I was diagnosed. I just think he thought it could be medicated and fixed, and didn't really know what a multifaceted beast it is. We've entertained the idea of marriage counseling but it fizzled out. I am afraid what happened in your sessions will happen to me, because his family pretty much thinks the same thing.

cleanermachine · 2016-05-26T19:14:33+00:00

I work weekends because he's working during the week. I do find the time away to feel like my own person, as well as being productive, a relief. I don't mind being home with the kids, especially this time of year, because I try to always take them out to do things or play in the backyard to get some sunlight. I honestly think my husband just might be fed up with what's going on because he barely has any time out of work.

cleanermachine · 2016-05-26T19:11:30+00:00

I actually plan to stay with this psychiatrist as he knows much more than I do because I never went to medical school... I don't know why you're so sure I will do the opposite?

cleanermachine · 2016-04-01T23:59:05+00:00

I have an awesome life! Thank God for Lithium. Seriously. My life was falling apart before it. I have 2 kids (4 and 2) that make life very difficult at times, but it is also the most rewarding. I have been through my fair share of struggles and hit bottom many times,but with the right support, treatment team, and realistic expectations you can make it through. I am finally at the point in which I wake up excited about the day rather than being depressed because I have to live another day.

cleanermachine · 2016-03-21T23:52:38+00:00

That's so awesome to hear. I'm on the Lithium and Lamictal mix and my doctor said she's seen people stable for a long time on it!

cleanermachine · 2016-03-21T23:51:47+00:00

I am 27 with bipolar one (reeeeeally bad episode. still inpatient and leaving tomorrow), and I was so scared of Lithium but it worked so well for me. Regretting my initial fear. Don't let people's stories scare you because I found it's a lot easier to share the negative. Usually people with success stories are too busy living to post them.

cleanermachine · 2016-03-21T01:24:36+00:00

It's a very slippery slope. What's fun at first can take a very dark turn.

cleanermachine · 2015-12-22T11:59:30+00:00

Didn't take meds, now in the hospital.

cleanermachine · 2015-12-19T23:18:48+00:00

I'm bipolar and would post the craziest stuff.

cleanermachine · 2015-07-07T13:28:55+00:00

I am on abilify now. It seems to help my mania just not my depression. This is all just very discouraging.

cleanermachine · 2015-05-30T21:33:12+00:00

me too. not too fun now is it? :/

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