MrsRocker

Close Bipolar Disorder

To get some kind of support to get me through these barriers of aloneness, not trusting others, paranoia, depression. the list goes on and on.

Treatments

Abilify Not Working

this medication didn't work for me when i was on it.

Ativan Working / Worked

this helped with the anxiety.

Depakote Somewhat Helpful

this helped some, but the side effects i couldn't deal with. this actually caused my hair to start falling out, so i had my dr put me on something different.

Lamictal Working / Worked

this was the first and only medication i have ever took that actually helped. my mood swings were few and far between, plus i didn't feel any of the side effects. when i can get in to see a dr. i am going to ask to be put back on it.

Risperdal Not Working

this only made me tired and moody

Seroquel Working / Worked

this medication knocks me out and i actually have good night rest when i am talking it. the cool part is that i never woke up feeling too groggy. another thing was taking 100mg in the morning with lamictal kept me pretty calm, but not at all like a zombie.

Topamax Working / Worked

it helped with my headaches. nothing else though

Wellbutrin Not Working

This only caused me to become more withdrawn when i was on it.

Close Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Treatments

Effexor Somewhat Helpful

i took this with lamictal and it helped, but i became more aggressive. this just wasn't the medication for me.

Music Working / Worked

music is the only way i really know how to cope. i'm trying to learn other ways