What medications work for you? Positives

I was diagnosed with bipolar July of last year and have been doing research on the web about my illness. I rarely come across any positive feedback about medications and treatment. Can anyone give me some positive reinforcement about the illness and their own success story? I would love to hear from you!

I have had a good experience with getting on meds. It can be frustrating to find the right combo, but, just getting on meds was such a relief.

I felt better immediately. It took time to get more stable, and for them to be consistant. Over time, they have enabled me to get closer to my family the fears have lessened. I can slow down and communicate with friends. I can get organized, and pay attention to detail when, I am doing projects. I don't get as frustrated, and react to things. I don't spend so much money, and don't fry my hair from dying it so much. I can actually sit, and watch a movie. I am not afraid to leave the house due to my anxiety, and depression. In other words, my illness doesn't get in the way of me living my life.

I still have cycles, and irritability, but with meds, and guidance from a therapist, and pdoc, I can manage my symptoms better.

Post edited by: dstar9, at: 04/27/2008 22:35

best of luck and peace-

zinnia

I have tried Abilify, which, I liked. Geodon, Trileptal, Ativan,Topamax,Depakote,and Seroquel. I have tried every antidepressant, they have, and I can't take them. They make me really nuts.

I have bipolar 1,with rapid cycling, with psychotic features. I tend to have really bad mania. It can be very frustrating, because it can be really hard to treat. I have a really sensitive system, too.

I currently take Abilify, Lamictal and Trileptal. They are a great coctail for me, but it took me a lot of trial and error to get to this point. The frustration is well worth it. It is amazing with the right coctail can do for you. Dstar makes a very good point about finding a pdoc you feel comfortable with and who will actually listen to you. I didn't do that in the beginning so it took a long time to find the right meds for me.

Good luck. Please keep us posted on your progress, and come here anytime you want to talk, vent or just share a laugh and a hug.

DC