Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
Hi! Just wanted to know if anyone has FINALLY gotten their meds figured out and are doing well? I'd love to hear from you.
dobiedots
Yes, mine are fine and working well. As near as I can remember. Though I have been having mood swings the last 2 weeks. Nah, it's probably just the holidays.
beckyp
It has taken yrs but I'm doing pretty good. No mood swings. My mood is about a 5 on a scale from 1 - 10 and I'd like that to be better
deleted_user
I am doing really well on my meds. I haven't had a hospital visit in about two years now.
colella
hello. not me. actually just wrote a post about it. mine just doesnt seem to cut it. but im not sure how life is meant to be once you start taking them..
joybells
My meds work pretty well.
deleted_user
You lost me at doing well. I got my meds and will increase one med tonight. But if I wait a few hours I am never doing good. Then that too shall pass.
deleted_user
Won't know properly till I reflect later on.In about three months.Seem okay though.
deleted_user
I am doing well but I am never sure if its the meds or just a level spot
deleted_user
I really did have them on target for about three years. The last six months have been bumpy but I think we're getting it figured out again.
deleted_user
Yes, I have.....and I've also had long 'well' stretches in the past on medication....my mother has been not manic or depressed for years, also on meds.
deleted_user
Pretty sure mine are where they need to be, took almost a year.
deleted_user
when I say 'well' I mean, still mood swings but not as extreme or incapicitating.
deleted_user
my cocktail worked for about 2 yrs now its a time for a change. dec 3 is my appt ah an then another 6 to 8 wks for the effect to take place and possible that fun game of hit and miss..!
deleted_user
I have been so many meds over the last 25 years that I forget what some of them were. For me, I have had times when I was more stable than others. Things always change, and there are new meds, combinations and doses. I am currently on five different meds and unfortunately not in the best state of mind. in the best state of mind.
deleted_user
I'm guessing no... since my stunt last Friday night.
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long story short - I've been feeling unwell for several months. Looking at my mood charts I realised that things had been gradually getting worse year on year - several months of depression in the spring, several moths of agitation / nasty hypomania in the later summer / autumn.So getting fed up with treating myself with seroquel prn I arranged to see my psychiatrist, first time in years.I made...
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Here I am in the ER again with high blood pressure due to afib issues. In the future, I will mention that we might need to keep me longer for observation.Will update everyone asap.
