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.
Ive been on meds for 3 or so months now, and I thought I was getting better. I saw big improvements in my life, and so did my family. But within the past few weeks ive been baker acted, ive sunk into a deep depression, and I feel like my life is just so out of control. I have therapy tomorrow, but I dont like my therapist. Shes not really doing anything to help me. We just talk about coping skills and such, but we dont go into the problems im having. I feel like, whats the point? I can teach myself coping skills, what I need is to have someone discuss my problems with me. Dont label me and set me off to the side, that doesnt help anyone. And im so tired of taking these pills, I stay so exhausted, I just dont want to do anything and thats not a good thing. I have a two year old son, who I love so much..but I feel like I dont enjoy him like I should. And I cant figure out what is wrong. Im doing therapy, im taking my meds like im supposed to, im working on my coping skills...what else can I do?
It's very early days for you..does your therapist really know how bad things are feeling for you? Try communicating this again, perhaps?
If things continue in this vein & really struggling there is the option of getting another opinion re- your meds, in time. Especially given you're so sedated etc
Wish you luck- hang in there, it gets better!