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maree98
maree98

ive come to the conclusion that i do need to be on medication. I have no idea how to deal with having anxiety, panic, and bipolar disorder on my own. I tried zoloft but it literally made me feek like i was going crazy only to find out it was because i had undiagnosed bipolar disorder and I guess zoloft makes you feel worse if you're bipolar. I just dont want a medication that will make me feel worse or i guess take all my emotions away and ill just feel numb. At the end of the day i guess feeling no emotion is better than panicking all day everyday because of life. Has Anyone found a medication that works for them and doesn't make them feel like a different person?

Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Hi and welcome. There is a bipolar board here that is very active. I also have bipolar.
As far as medication goes, everyone has a different reaction to medications. I am on lithium, Zyprexa, and Zoloft for my bipolar and that works very well. But I see Zoloft hasn’t worked for you. See what I mean? Unfortunately there is a lot of trial and error with meds. You may be on the right meds but need a different dose. My advice is to stay committed to finding the right medication. Get yourself a good psychiatrist and just keep trying to find the right medication.
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
I agree to see a psychiatrist for this. Not a regular general practitioner family doctor. Treating bi polar, anxiety, panic attacks, will take a certain combination of medications. A psychiatrist will be able to help you with this.

You will feel better. You will be okay.
Italianmomma4ever
Italianmomma4ever
I agree with getting your self a good psychiatrist. They specialize in mental illnesses. A regular doctor could maybe refer you to one. You just need to find what works for you. It takes time. So be patient. But when you do find the right combo you will start to feel better. Good luck and hope you feel better soon. Italianmomma4ever
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