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.

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Bipolar w/o meds?

YoungDepressedMom
YoungDepressedMom
I am so sick of beingg on meds that only help a little and have crazy side effects. I really want to just get off all meds.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm not a fan of meds either but beleive they are definatly needed at times to reach stability, once there it may be possible to re-evaluate with your dr's support the necessity, type, dosage etc.

I NEED meds, but do not take them at this time, only after I developed a good network of people that I will listen to when they tell me hey your getting a litle agressive, or animated or morbid. I've had some really bad experiences w/o the meds and take extreme precautions to not slip again.

It's a VERY slippery slope. If it's a route you are leaning towards, I would strongly suggest finding a therapist/counceller that is willing to support you, so that on the days you seriously believe you need a sanity check, you can rely on them.

Good luck :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
To be "bipolar" you have to be more than just "moody".....your highs have to rise to being hypomania or mania.....you can be "moody" and not have bipolar. Having said that, you don't have to be bipolar to be on a mood stabilizer. If you have mood swings you can benefit from a mood stabilizer.