Bipolar helppp?

Question

I have struggled for many years with the same problem, finding the right medication? I suffer from anxiety and manic depression.
Sometimes it becomes so bad, I have a hard time getting out of bed. Its affecting everything my school work, social life, and family. I don't even go out anymore and have a hard time making new friends but an easy time loosing the friends I have had for years. I've considered going to see a therapist but im not sure if that will go over so well. Does anyone have any suggestions on medication?

Answer 1

Sometimes changing your meds will help a lot. You may need a larger dose or just a change all together. You need to talk to somebody though. A therapist is a perfect place to start. Remember what you have is a chemical imbalance. You are not crazy, you are not insane, you are not nuts etc. Just a chemical imbalance. Change your meds, talk to your doctor. You would be surprised how many meds are out there now and how many therapies are out there. Get help otherwise things can spiral out of control. I hope this helps. Take care and God Bless.

Answer 2

I've been diagnosed with bipolar also and it took the doctors awhile to find the right medication but they finally did and they will for you too. I know it's hard right now but you need to think positive about it. Why don't you think going to see a therapist will go over so well? Go over so well for who? I suggest that you do see a therapist on a regular basis because it helps. The medication that I am taking is called LEXAPRO. Good luck and God Bless. Please don't give up things will get better.

Answer 3

That's the problem right there. You HAVE to get therapy. Medication will only do so much. You have to find out WHY you are depressed. Not all medications work for everyone. You need to talk to your doctor and you HAVE to see a therapist. Without therapy, it won't matter what medication you take. Medication just takes the edge off enough so you can work your therapy. And that's how you get better.

Answer 4

There are several different types of bipolar disorder. I have been diagnosed with bipolar nos disorder, the type they can't really identify, so it is harder to find medicine for. There are 3 different types of bipolar disorders, and several different types of anxiety disorders. I am the type of person that can't really talk to anyone, but finally broke down and found a therapist. That is the best thing I could have ever done, because he diagnosed everything and found the right medicine, without his help I would have went off the edge. So before just trying to find the right medicine, seek professional help, that is why they get paid.

Answer 5

stress cause other people to give you problems, don't be in such a hurry to blame your self. the world is so very one way and it simpley isn't true half of south america is here to reap the spoils of our country they can't read they can't write they can't understand obey the law they simpley are adult childern and we have childern adults here,(reverse) it is very confusing to help in a world that is gone mad, and you are not going to help anyone if you think you have to achieve these crazy standards that are now gone there is no more white race there is no more american dream out there it is all washed up and the governments want wars and big bucks and cheap import labor so you don't have to feel bi-polar over any of this crap it's here and it lets you off the hook, they aren't building the superwhite race anymore (the head game is gone-they want cheap imports) those who got there bang from the bucks are the big winners and the rest of us are screwed worse than ever because the laws are going to all go computer and the rest of the world is going to be run by absentee computer generated staffing and there is no reason to worry about all of it because it has no logic and can only be confusing i'm bi-pola just trying to get half the world to stop making it impossiable for the other half.in a world, simpicitywould help the problems of bi-polar are just a matter of keeping a low profile and not let everyone push your buttons and you wouldn't go off the deep end and push more of your buttons but that is where the game is so there are times that you can do it all and there's times that you can't be nice to your self and people won't see you worry and then the worries won't start, they play a head game and they don't see you are tired of the some old game. play with people you like and don't worry about the small stuff..

Answer 6

If you had stomach cancer you wouldn't try to fix it yourself right? Well your brain is even harder to work on then that. I would recommend a psychologist. If you get a good one you might be able to avoid meds. I am against meds for the reason that therapist and such will be lazy and try to medicate a problem before fixing it. But like I said. Especially in people with bi-polar disorder, a chemical imbalance is to blame and a chemical is needed to balance it back out. Please look into talking to a pro.

Answer 7

I'm seeing one of the top psychiatrists in the country. I'm not telling you this to brag just to assure you that he's excellent. He insists his bipolars work closely with a therapist. It's so important. His med of choice, because of the success rate in treatment is Lamictal for mood stabilization. This disease is fighting a war with us and we need every weapon at our disposal to win - see a therapist!

Answer 8

Plenty of different meds to try, and loads of experince of them at http://www.crazyboards.org - come over, you'll be made welcome.

But like others have said, proper treatment of Bipolar Disorder needs a combination of drugs from a psychiatrist and therapy from a psychotherapist.

No point in struggling alone - pick up the phone.

Answer 9

If you're manic, you NEED to go see a therapist. no lie, absolutely need to. Manic depression is more than just depression, and requires attention. Were i you, i'd get yourself to a psychiatrist and get diagnosed. if he or she thinks you need to go on medication for manic depression, you could get something as heavy as lithium or risperdal, but it will help you to feel better. If it's not, you'll go on something much lighter, like lexapro, or efexor.

Answer 10

Susan-be careful-sometimes the "system" contributes to your woes instead of helps. Meds are a roller coaster ride in and of themselves and sadly, most therapists are in their head and what you are in need of is love and compassion and a soulful understanding of who you are-your authentic self underneath all the judgemental muck that has been laid on you over the years. It is our society that is in need of help. I am not a proponate of covering up what aches with talk and drugs. It needs to be reached and healed through genuine caring.