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Bipolar II Forums › General & Support › Tried everything. Need help
12/02/2011 09:32 AM
is626
Posts: 92
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Hi there. I am new to this forum. I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 eighteen months ago. I am 43 and was misdiagnosed for years. Over the last year and a half have tried every mood stabilizer out there without success. Currently in the mixed state of hypomania and severe depression. Honestly dont know how much more I can take. Never felt so helpless.
Zyprexa 2.5 mg
Lithium 450 mg
Klonopin 0.125 mg
Lunesta 3 mg
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12/02/2011 09:39 AM  Top
Catbaloo
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Welcome, is626.

I'm sorry that you are having such a tough time. Mixed states are the worst. Sad

I can relate to being misdiagnosed. I didn't get diagnosed with BP disorder until last January. I was 46 years old.

I don't know what to tell you except to hang in there. All of our mood episodes pass... eventually. This one will, too. You just have to wait it out. Hopefully you can find a med that works better for you. Are you currently seeing a psychiatrist?

My opinions are just opinions, and should be taken as such. I am not an expert on medicines or BP disorder.

12/02/2011 09:45 AM  Top
is626
Posts: 92
Member
Thanks for your kind words catbaloo. I am seeing a psychiatrist who I really trust, and we have tried everything. I am trying to hang in there with every fiber of my being. I have a beautiful family, and a great job. So much to be thankful for. Wish I would wake up from this nightmare. Thanks again for your kind words. This is the first bipolar support group I have joined, and can tell there are some great people here.
Zyprexa 2.5 mg
Lithium 450 mg
Klonopin 0.125 mg
Lunesta 3 mg

12/02/2011 12:25 PM  Top
Joy75
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Hi, you came to the right support group for support. Everyone is great here and it's like family. I'm sorry you are in a mixed state and nothing seems to be working for you. There is something that will work for you though. Don't give up hope. It's good that you really trust your psychiatrist. That's important. I hope you like it here. We love having new people to share with. Welcome to the group!!
Joy, 37 years old

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Bipolar type 2 and ADD

300mg Wellbutrin
200mg Lamictal
40mg Viibryd
15mg Abilify

I AM NEITHER A PSYCHIATRIST OR PSYCHOLOGIST. I AM HERE FOR THE SAME REASONS YOU ARE. TO GIVE AND RECEIVE SUPPORT. WHAT I SAY IS PURELY MY OPINION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE.

Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It’s a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life. – Carrie Fisher

12/02/2011 04:53 PM  Top
is626
Posts: 92
Member
Thanks Joy. Your posts are so positive and inspiring. I am keeping the faith that something will eventually work. In the meantime, support from you guys means the world to me. Thanks again.
Zyprexa 2.5 mg
Lithium 450 mg
Klonopin 0.125 mg
Lunesta 3 mg

12/02/2011 06:06 PM  Top
Bangbang
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Keep in mind you have been through this before and it does go away. Hopefully you will eventually find the right med cocktail that works fro you.
You are not drunk unless you have to hang on while lying on the floor.

12/02/2011 06:48 PM  Top
is626
Posts: 92
Member
Thanks Bangbang. Has anyone had any luck with trileptal. My doc put me on it a couple of days ago as we have tried everything else. Its not the first or second drug of choice, but I am hopeful it will have some positive effect.
Zyprexa 2.5 mg
Lithium 450 mg
Klonopin 0.125 mg
Lunesta 3 mg

12/04/2011 07:07 AM  Top
redphoenix
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Welcome. I have had the same problem finding drugs that are affective. I recently thought adding lithium back again would do the trick. It helped for a few weeks and now I'm back into a depression. I hope you and your doctor can find something that works for you. You just have to keep on trying as hard as that sometimes is. I keep thinking that they will find a new "miracle" drug in the near future. Doesn't hurt to dream...

Hugs,

Susan

http://www.bringchange2mind.org/

Bipolar II w/ treatment resistant depression
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Latuda 160 mg
Lamictal 400 mg
Lithium 900 mg
Effexor 300 mg
Wellbutrin 450 mg
Lorazipam 2 mg x 4
Vyvanse 70 mg
Adderall IR 60 mg
Mirtazapine 30 mg
Liothyronine 50 mcg (thyroid)

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.-Dalai Lama

And remember, no matter where you go, there you are. -Confucius

I am not a doctor and my advice is purely my opinion and should be regarded as such.

12/04/2011 09:03 AM  Top
is626
Posts: 92
Member
Thanks redphoenix. I also hope that they find that "miracle" drug. In the meantime we have to be patient and strong enough to cope with this disease. I hope you start feeling better soon.
Zyprexa 2.5 mg
Lithium 450 mg
Klonopin 0.125 mg
Lunesta 3 mg

12/05/2011 04:21 AM  Top
InvisibleMe
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Posts: 3203
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I tried trileptal and it didn't seem to work for me, so I switched to lamictal. It might work for you. We are glad you're here and we have a wonderful group her that provides support for each other. Welcome aboard!
~ Christine

Abilify 10 mg
Lamotrigine 200 mg
Bupropion XL 450 mg
Clorazepate 30 mg (for anxiety)
Trazodone 300 mg prn (for sleep)
Xanax .5 mg prn (for anxiety and sleep)

*Please note that I am not a doctor and my advice is purely my opinion.
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