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Down but no med ups!

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I've hit a real down period. I really don't want to go to the psydoc and just get another up in meds amount lecture. I just want to find my way up without bumping the meds up everytime. There has to be a better way. I felt real good for about a year after intitial diagnosis and treatment but now I'm struggling.
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If you find some way to find a way up without increasing meds, there are many here who want to know!
After 16 years of diagnoses, I can't tell you how many times I've had my meds adjusted. However, I have gotten to know my body well enough to tell the difference between a "med low" and a "behavioral low." If I can push myself to do things, it usually isn't meds. If I can't function, I probably need a med adjustment.
Seriously, not being flippant. If you find a better way, please share!
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Thank you! I'll try your idea about pushing myself and see if I can jump start. If not I'll at least call and bump ideas off the psydoc.
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I hope that really did help. Was worried i came across as insensitive. I wasn't trying to be. Just a bit pissy right now.
I do wish you all the best. I know how difficult it is. Sucks! Ok, now let's go beat the hell out of a pillow!
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Gratitude helps. When I feel low I find myself looking ffor things that keep me there so if I find things that I am grateful for my mind starts to concentrate more on positive things and it seems to pull me out of it. It takes a couple of days to work but it does work. Make a list of five things you are grateful for every time you are crying or worse. It isn't always easy sometimes you have to start with simple things like I am grateful I am breathing right now or I am grateful I have kleenex for all this snot that is flying out of my face right now but I promise it works. It helps to have someone hold you accountable too. If you have a friend in here you can tell your five things to everyday that would help a lot. You can send me a message if you want but I am not on everyday.
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