Other than meds, I have no idea what might help you. I know you’ve been struggling hard and I feel for you.

I don't know why they keep you on meds that don't work. Lots of us are treatment resistant and have paradoxical reactions. I've been hospitalized several times because a new antipsychotic put me into full psychosis.

So we try again and again. And now I sleep a good 6 hours minimum every night.

I just don't get it. I feel you're leaving a lot out because your meds clearly don't work the way they should.

I have been having horrible mood swings for a couple months now so I feel your pain. Hope you feel better soon

I don't understand why they keep you on meds that aren't working either.... I am treatment resistant as well and I was diagnosed when in a mixed state

It took me time to find the right combo but I did and I've been pretty stable for a long time

If you think that you aren't finding stability after giving something a good shot maybe ask for a second opinion??….. Big hug.....xo

We have tried different media and they do not work right or not at all I have some reliefun but never stabilized I was manic most of the time and nothing stopped it some meddling just cost too much insurance will not pay or goveven too low a dose so that it cannot control it this is really the best combination so far

Thanks Bywena. I understand better now. The newest meds that may have a better chance cost an arm and a leg.

I'm on disability and often forget just how ridiculous drug prices are. I'm sorry if my questions made you uncomfortable. I understand now.

i am on disability also one new med that may work although i doubt it causes causes sleep problems and i would not get less than i do now which is 3 to 4 hrs a day
the doctor told me the insurance medicare and medacaid combined would not pay for it they do not have the money
when i was put on zyprexa it cost 1500 a month came to about 14,000 a year and they did pay for but they had the money

i really do not think the lamictal is the best but it does help with depression no suicide attempts for a very long time but it keeps me hypomanic most of the time
this np keeps asking me if i want more meds but once over medicated twice the max zyprexa and i was not any better so that is out more is not better and may cause serious side effects so there is really any new mood stabilizers to try i have to ride it out but i do have hypomania so on one hand it does not help but the depressions are milder best of both worlds i rather be hypomanic instead of depressed

thanks i am glad that understand better and no hard feelings i should have explained better i am experiencing depressed episode now not thinking very clearly but it could be worse been there done that