You've taken the important first step to learn the cause of your fear with the medicine.

Keep a journal to see what works best when.

I had to change my medicine time around to get the best results, and having the journal made it much easier to share the facts with the doctor and together we worked through the changes.

Best wishes.

Thank you for replying. I am at such a bad point i cant even work. I am afrraid to be by myself especially when i have to take a new medicine.

If you're diagnosed as bipolar from a mental health professional you'll need to be on medication, period. You mentioned manic depression, that's bipolar I.

Cymbalta is an SNRI meaning it increases the critical neurotransmitters serotonin-norepinephrine is critical to process thoughts normally, and control emotions. SNRI antidepressants are the most difficult to adjust too, because you're adjusting two neurotransmitters at the same time.

If you have problems adjusting to Cymbalta research Seroquel. Its the best medicine available for treating manic depression. Seroquel covers are broader range of aliments then Cymbalta does so its more flexible, easier to tolerate, more sedating. And it has the unique ability to rapidly aid in increasing mental alertness.

Seroquel also comes in a generic, and you won't need the Klonopin anymore if you switch. But you may need to get on lithium or an SSRI depending on your mood disorders. This combination will cover every mental health issue know to modern psychiatry.

Glad you are consulting a wellness person to address your friends' observations and concerns. Maybe the counselor can help you better understand what is going on with you. That was key for me.

I , too, get anxious when I have to start new meds (any kind), given that I live alone - and felt I needed someone to observe my reactions to the meds.

I used trusted friends or relatives as training wheels for a couple of incidents. [I thank them knowing they are there IF and WHEN I need them].

I got a better grip on (over) reacting once I got better educated on anxiety and panic.

Once I was able to understand how anxiety and panic manifests itself/themselves in me, I have been calmer trying new meds and getting my life together better--because I can say---hey, this is not the med--this is me reacting...now calm down..(I had immediate intense itching and rapid breathing and heartrate--anxiety and panic).

After I was informed that anxiety caused itching in those very places (face hand feet) where I was itching, I was able to minimize the itching (and subsequent anxiety) and eventually make it subside without any outside intervention.

Be open and optimistic about your ability to take meds with less fear. Talk to your counselor and he/she can explain to you what to expect, and how to handle it best. Good luck.

I have recently begun taking Zoloft for anxiety/depression. I was petrified to take it...it took my psychologist weeks to convince me that I should try it and even then I had anxiety taking that pill for weeks. I had some side effects at first, but you just have to try to keep telling yourself that the medication's effect on your life will do wonders for you in your daily life. If you have awful side effects or it does not seem to work, there are tons of other ones you can try. Good luck!

My niece is bipolar. She was diagnosed a few years ago. She loves her meds because they make her feel normal. Her pysch dr knows what drugs are right for you. Someone once told me to be happy that there are drugs that will make you better. Hang in there . Good luck