WalkingWithPurpose

Close Bipolar Disorder

I have been struggling with bipolar disorder since the age of seven. It has been a very rough road. Pysch wards (5x), Residential treatment centers (2x), drug and alcohol rehab (2x), Emergency rooms due to overdoses (2x), cutting, sexual activity starting at age 8... ect. I have learned many coping skills, but I find that I am still struggling. I am here for support.

Treatments

Geodon Somewhat Helpful

I have been on geodon for over a year and for a while it worked but suddenly I feel manic. side-effects - fatigue

Group Therapy Working / Worked

It worked and I wish I could find another group to join.

Lamictal Somewhat Helpful

I have been on lamictal for over a year, it worked at fist, but suddenly I feel manic.

Lithium Working / Worked

I was very young when I tried it, however I do remember it has given my heart problems.

Seroquel Working / Worked

Did not work. Side effects - weight gain. 80 pounds in 3 months.

Wellbutrin Not Working

I tried it but 3 months later I found myself in a pysch ward.

Lamictal Working / Worked

I have been on lamictal for a couple of years, but in the last few weeks I seem to be very manic.

Geodon Working / Worked

I have been on geodon for a couple of years as well as lamictal. It worked for a long time, but suddenly I feel manic.